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Keyless Entry System - Autolock Inoperative


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Article No. KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - AUTOLOCK
87-16-2 FEATURE INOPERATIVE - VEHICLES
BUILT AFTER 07/12/87


FORD: 1987-88 THUNDERBIRD, TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1987-88 COUGAR, SABLE, CONTINENTAL
1988 MARK VII, LINCOLN TOWN CAR

ISSUE: The autolock feature on the keyless entry option has been disconnected at the assembly plant at the driver's seat sensor switch (14A501) on vehicles built after 07/12/87. This action was taken because a large number of customers dislike the automatic door locking feature.

ACTION: If the customer would like the autolock feature to function, reconnect the driver's seat sensor switch (14A501).

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual
OPERATION: SP871602A
TIME: 0.2 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 14A501 - Code: 88