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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1556 (HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS)
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Section 1556 (Handles, Locks, Latches And Entry Systems)
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Section 1556 (Handles, Locks, Latches And Entry Systems)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems
- Notes
- Hood Latch
- Front Door
- Rear Door
- Luggage Compartment Lid
- Power Lock/Unlock
- Autolock
- Auto-Unlock
- Smart Unlock
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Lock/Unlock Control - Unlock
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Lock/Unlock Control - Lock
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Luggage Compartment Lid Release
- Panic Alarm
- Keyless Entry Keypad
- Locking the Doors with the Keyless Entry Keypad System
- Unlocking the Doors with the Keyless Entry Keypad System
- Anti-Scan Feature
- Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems
- Notes
- Principles of Operation
- Inspection and Verification
- DTC Tables
- Symptom Table
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: All Door Locks Are Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test B: A Single/More Than One Door Lock Is Inoperative - Fusion/Milan
- Pinpoint Test C: A Single/More Than One Door Lock Is Inoperative - MKZ
- Pinpoint Test D: All Door Locks Are Inoperative From One Switch - Fusion/Milan
- Pinpoint Test E: All Door Locks Are Inoperative From One Switch - MKZ
- Pinpoint Test F: The Door Lock Switches Operate Only One Way - Fusion/Milan
- Pinpoint Test G: The Door Lock Switches Operate Only One Way - MKZ
- Pinpoint Test H: DTC B2A25, B2574, Or B2575
- Pinpoint Test I: The Luggage Compartment Lid Release Is Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test J: The Doors Do Not Lock/Unlock Using The Keyless Entry Keypad
- Pinpoint Test K: The Keyless Entry Keypad Illumination Is Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test L: The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test M: An Individual Button/Feature Is Inoperative From The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter
- Pinpoint Test N: The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Has Poor Range Performance
- Pinpoint Test O: The Autolock Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test P: The Auto-Unlock Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test Q: The Smart Unlock Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test R: B109E:51
- Pinpoint Test S: Hard To Open/Close Door From Either Door Handle
- Pinpoint Test T: A Door Is Difficult/Does Not Open From The Exterior Door Handle
- Pinpoint Test U: A Door Is Difficult/Does Not Open From The Interior Door Handle
- Pinpoint Test V: Exterior Door Release Handle Sticks
- Pinpoint Test W: Interior Door Release Handle Sticks
- Pinpoint Test X: Squeak/Rattle/Chucking Noise From Door
- Pinpoint Test Y: Manual Door Lock Cylinder Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test Z: Ignition Key Cannot Be Returned To OFF Position
- Pinpoint Test AA: DTCs B106E, B106F
- Pinpoint Test AB: DTC B1317
- Pinpoint Test AC: DTC B1318
- Pinpoint Test AD: DTC U0140
- Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems
- General Procedures
- Removal And Installation
- Hood Latch
- Hood Latch Release Handle
- Hood Latch Release Handle - Secondary
- Front Door Handles, Locks and Latches - Exploded View
- Rear Door Handles, Locks and Latches - Exploded View
- Interior Door Handle
- Exterior Door Handle
- Front Door Latch
- Door Handle Reinforcement - Exterior, Front
- Rear Door Latch
- Door Handle Reinforcement - Exterior, Rear
- Door Latch Release Cable
- Luggage Compartment Lid Latch
- Ignition Lock Cylinder
- Door Lock Cylinder
- Luggage Compartment Lid Lock Cylinder
- Door Lock Control Switch
- Luggage Compartment Lid Release Switch
- Keyless Entry Keypad
- Driver Door Module (DDM)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.