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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007EDGE FWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSPOWER LOCKSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
2007 Ford Edge FWD V6-3.5L
Power Locks: Description and Operation
2007 Ford Edge FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Description and Operation
HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS
Manual Liftgate
The manual liftgate consists of the following components:
- Liftgate ajar switch (part of the liftgate latch)
- Liftgate release switch
- Liftgate latch
Power Liftgate
The power liftgate consists of the following components:
- Liftgate ajar switch (part of the liftgate latch)
- Liftgate release switch
- Liftgate latch
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
The RKE system uses an integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT). The IKT incorporates both the passive anti-theft system (PATS) functions and the RKE transmitter functions in a single device.
The IKT initiates the following electronic system functions:
- Unlock the driver door
- Unlock all doors
- Lock all doors
- Open the power liftgate (if equipped)
- Arm/disarm the perimeter alarm (if equipped)
- Activate/deactivate the panic alarm
The IKT has a minimum acceptable operating range of 10 m (33 ft).
The IKT can be programmed using a scan tool or by using PATS key programming using 2 programmed keys.
Keyless Entry Keypad
The keyless entry keypad feature allows the following functions to be carried out:
- Unlock all the doors
- Lock all doors
- Arm/disarm the perimeter alarm (if equipped)
- Recall the memory seat position associated with a particular remote entry device (when enabled)
It also illuminates the keyless entry keypad lamp and issues illuminated entry on/off requests to the smart junction box (SJB), when locking and unlocking. The keyless entry keypad is wired to the SJB which controls the output functions of the driver and passenger door locks.
Autolocks
The autolock feature will lock all the doors when:
- all the doors are closed,
- the ignition is in the RUN position,
- you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and
- the vehicle attains a speed greater than 20 km/h (12 mph) for greater than 2 seconds.
The autolock feature repeats when:
- any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the RUN position and the vehicle speed is 15 km/h (9 mph) or lower, and
- the vehicle attains a speed greater than 20 km/h (12 mph) for greater than 2 seconds.
Auto-Unlock
NOTE: The doors will not auto-unlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened.
The auto-unlock feature will unlock all the doors when:
- the ignition is in the RUN position, all the doors are closed and the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 20 km/h (12 mph),
- the vehicle has come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the OFF or ACC position, and
- the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being transitioned to the OFF or ACC position.
Manual Liftgate
The manual liftgate consists of the following components:
- Liftgate ajar switch (part of the liftgate latch)
- Liftgate release switch
- Liftgate latch
Power Liftgate
The power liftgate consists of the following components:
- Liftgate ajar switch (part of the liftgate latch)
- Liftgate release switch
- Liftgate latch
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Edge and MKX Without Power Liftgate:
MKX With Power Liftgate:
The RKE system uses an integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT). The IKT incorporates both the passive anti-theft system (PATS) functions and the RKE transmitter functions in a single device.
The IKT initiates the following electronic system functions:
- Unlock the driver door
- Unlock all doors
- Lock all doors
- Open the power liftgate (if equipped)
- Arm/disarm the perimeter alarm (if equipped)
- Activate/deactivate the panic alarm
The IKT has a minimum acceptable operating range of 10 m (33 ft).
The IKT can be programmed using a scan tool or by using PATS key programming using 2 programmed keys.
Keyless Entry Keypad
The keyless entry keypad feature allows the following functions to be carried out:
- Unlock all the doors
- Lock all doors
- Arm/disarm the perimeter alarm (if equipped)
- Recall the memory seat position associated with a particular remote entry device (when enabled)
It also illuminates the keyless entry keypad lamp and issues illuminated entry on/off requests to the smart junction box (SJB), when locking and unlocking. The keyless entry keypad is wired to the SJB which controls the output functions of the driver and passenger door locks.
Autolocks
The autolock feature will lock all the doors when:
- all the doors are closed,
- the ignition is in the RUN position,
- you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and
- the vehicle attains a speed greater than 20 km/h (12 mph) for greater than 2 seconds.
The autolock feature repeats when:
- any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the RUN position and the vehicle speed is 15 km/h (9 mph) or lower, and
- the vehicle attains a speed greater than 20 km/h (12 mph) for greater than 2 seconds.
Auto-Unlock
NOTE: The doors will not auto-unlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened.
The auto-unlock feature will unlock all the doors when:
- the ignition is in the RUN position, all the doors are closed and the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 20 km/h (12 mph),
- the vehicle has come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the OFF or ACC position, and
- the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being transitioned to the OFF or ACC position.
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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.