Safety Warning
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1998TAURUS V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSKEYLESS ENTRYDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONSMART LOCKS
1998 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Smart Locks
1998 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Smart Locks
The Smart Lock feature helps prevent the driver from locking the keys in the vehicle and functions as follows:
^ With the key in ignition switch, in any ignition switch position, and driver or passenger door open, the doors cannot be locked using the driver or passenger front door lock switches.
^ The vehicle can still be locked, while the key is in the ignition switch, using the mechanical button or remote/key less entry.
^ When the smart locks operation is valid and a driver or passenger power door lock switch is pressed, the Generic Electronic Module (GEM) will immediately apply ground potential to the driver door unlock relay, which when activated unlocks the driver door. The mechanical button will also move down and then up as the doors lock and unlock.
^ By locking/unlocking the doors, the customer is assured that the switch is operating. In addition, the lock motors unlocking and the button moving up provides audible and visible feedback to the customer that the doors are not locked.
^ The key in ignition chime, which has a repetition rate different from the other warnings, will also sound to alert the customer that the key is in the ignition.
^ With the key in ignition switch, in any ignition switch position, and driver or passenger door open, the doors cannot be locked using the driver or passenger front door lock switches.
^ The vehicle can still be locked, while the key is in the ignition switch, using the mechanical button or remote/key less entry.
^ When the smart locks operation is valid and a driver or passenger power door lock switch is pressed, the Generic Electronic Module (GEM) will immediately apply ground potential to the driver door unlock relay, which when activated unlocks the driver door. The mechanical button will also move down and then up as the doors lock and unlock.
^ By locking/unlocking the doors, the customer is assured that the switch is operating. In addition, the lock motors unlocking and the button moving up provides audible and visible feedback to the customer that the doors are not locked.
^ The key in ignition chime, which has a repetition rate different from the other warnings, will also sound to alert the customer that the key is in the ignition.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.