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HEY! I'm from mayfield

none of this explains why ford would put child safety locks on the front doors
No explanation whatsoever. Not sure that's what they actually are.
Some Geraci's or Guido's pizza sure does sound good right about now.
 

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Hi Folks,

So I got out my Shop manual cd...here is what it says


The power lock/unlock feature locks or unlocks the doors upon a customer request from a door lock control switch, the passive entry system (if equipped) or a RKE transmitter. Driver door can also be locked manually using the mechanical access opening just above the door latch.


If equipped, the passive entry feature automatically locks or unlocks the doors and the tailgate latch.

So it is a mechanical way to lock the door if the power door locks are inoperative. So case of the Thang is solved in my mind...

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Some Geraci's or Guido's pizza sure does sound good right about now.
mmmmm Guido's

Hi Folks,

So I got out my Shop manual cd...here is what it says


The power lock/unlock feature locks or unlocks the doors upon a customer request from a door lock control switch, the passive entry system (if equipped) or a RKE transmitter. Driver door can also be locked manually using the mechanical access opening just above the door latch.


If equipped, the passive entry feature automatically locks or unlocks the doors and the tailgate latch.

So it is a mechanical way to lock the door if the power door locks are inoperative. So case of the Thang is solved in my mind...

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired
Freaking awesome. Thanks Phil. so.... the key hole on the outside of the door is useless? now I'm more confused as to why it would be there
 

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It took me over a year to notice that hole above the 2 bolts has a slot that looks like a key fits in it. it seems to lock the door when it's turned but doesn't unlock it. this is my first ford so I'm not familiar with their "engineering" and "reasoning". any insight would be great.
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...and no it doesn't speed up or slow down the tailgate damper :frown:
That is the beer bottle opener! ?
 


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HEY! I'm from mayfield

none of this explains why ford would put child safety locks on the front doors
Going Down to The BlueVelvet/Foxes for a Cold One tonight...
 
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Going Down to The BlueVelvet/Foxes for a Cold One tonight...
I live couple blocks from there. too bad I'm working tonight. i thought they closed down a while ago
 

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mmmmm Guido's



Freaking awesome. Thanks Phil. so.... the key hole on the outside of the door is useless? now I'm more confused as to why it would be there
It's not useless you need the key to lock unlock the doors manually using the outside keyhole. I agree though, I'm also confused as to why Ford thinks this internal locking is needed.
 
 








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