How to Modify the Auto Lock Feature on the Ford Escort?
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The method to modify the auto lock feature on the Ford Escort is as follows: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, i.e., power on; 2. Press and hold the lock button on the driver's side door for about 5 seconds until you hear a beep, then release the lock button; 3. Press the unlock button five times consecutively, and after hearing five beeps, the setup is complete. The Ford Escort is a compact car with a body length of 4587mm, width of 1825mm, height of 1490mm, and a wheelbase of 2687mm. The Escort is equipped with a 1.0-liter turbocharged engine and a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine. The 1.0-liter turbocharged engine delivers 128 horsepower and a maximum torque of 170 Nm, with the engine's maximum power at 6000 rpm and maximum torque between 1400 and 4500 rpm. This engine features direct fuel injection technology and uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
I've tinkered with this before. The Ford Escort's auto-lock modification mainly relies on enabling the hidden ECU functions. Just buy an ELM327 diagnostic cable from Taobao and connect it to a laptop with FORScan software installed. Enter the vehicle configuration mode, find the speed-sensitive lock option, and change it from "disabled" to "enabled." The doors will automatically lock when the speed exceeds 20 km/h. Remember to back up the factory settings before making changes—once I messed up the tire pressure monitoring by tampering randomly and had to pay 200 yuan to have a shop reflash it. After flashing, test whether the doors can be opened from the inside to ensure the child lock function isn't affected. Also, remember to manually unlock the doors after parking, or passengers might yank the handles awkwardly trying to get out.
