Ford Fusion: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Staged Unlock Programming. General Procedures

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Staged Unlock Programming. General Procedures

Programming

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

With the ignition in OFF, press the lock and unlock buttons on the RKE transmitter simultaneously for 4 seconds.

The turn signals flash twice to indicate the mode change.

Repeat Step 2 to enable/disable the staged unlocking feature.

Door Latch Lubrication. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Flat-Bladed Screwdriver Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease SprayXL-5-A ESB-M1C93-B Activation NOTE: Typical left front door shown, others similar...

Door Lock Control Switch. Removal and Installation

Removal NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar. NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the front door trim panel...

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Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual: Pyrotechnic Device Disposal. General Procedures

Disposal Disposal of Deployable Devices and Pyrotechnic Devices That Are Undeployed-Inoperative NOTE: All inoperative airbags, seatbelt pretensioners and inflatable seatbelt inflators have been placed on the Mandatory Return List. Treat all discolored or damaged airbags the same as any inoperative live airbag being returned. WARNING: Before beginning any service pro..

Child Safety Locks

When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside.

Ford Fusion. Child Safety Locks