Car was locked with key fob button. Now will not unlock with either of the key fob buttons or the entry code on the door or the key itself. We can not get inside the car. The trunk will not open with the key fob button but will unlock with the key itself.
Both doors will not unlock with the key? sounds like the lock motors are jammed this is common on your model after years of service, try turning the key with as much force as you can without feeling it bend, this should overcome the frozen lock rod motors
Replace the power lock motors in the door, this will cure the issues, then re-program the remotes, the procedure is in the owners manual, if you don't have one here is the link to one at Ford's web site.
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pubs/co...
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If car is in locked position and keys is not operating the you can try any of the 2 methods to unlock the door and then take the car for repair.
SOURCE: Car will not unlock.
To get inside the car .... Use the key in the lock cylinder, unlock the drivers door to get inside. You shouldn't have to reprogram the fob unless it or the keyless module was changed. There may be a blown fuse that supplies the keyless control module (check the owners manual for location). or wires that lead into the Drivers door may be damaged ... The keyless module is located inside the drivers door at the bottom behind the door panel ... do the unlock/lock and trunk release switches on the inside of the drivers door operate the locks and or trunk release? If so it is not the fuse ... and not the wires to it ... And it could be your BCM body control module, located in the dash board to right of your gas petal. Because the number entry keypad (code for that is on the inside of the right passenger trunk bracket arm) also doesn't work I assume it's not the key fobs themselves. Your 98 manual is correct for your car.
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I was able to get the passenger door to unlock by turning the key hard. I can not use the automatic door locks either inside the car of with the key fob.
Thank you. I will see about replacing the power lock motors. Thank you for the link to the owner's manual also.
Key fobs don't work now? Was in the car then as I walked away it Locked itself. I have both keys though. Batteries are ok. Just nothing when pressed either to lock/unlock.
Locked the sensor piece of the key in the vehicle. The doors will not unlock. Tried the button on the door and directly inserting the key into the keyhole in the door.
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