Hello, and thanks in advance. I've checked the archives and can't find an answer to this question. I have a 2020 F-150. It is a pretty basic model, and doesn't have,for example, push button start. I've had many ord vehicles over the years, and all featured a way to disable the stupid automatic locking system. I am unable to do this in the usual ways with this truck. I even called the dealer, and they claim there is no way to disable this feature on my truck. That's hard to believe. Even the tailgate locks, and doesn't unlock when I open the driver's do our. What gives? Is there a workaround?? Thanks again.

 

I have a 2015 XLT and it's done through the user programming screen.

I found it under Settings / Advanced Settings / Vehicle / Locks

From the manual:
Autolock and Autounlock (If Equipped)
The autolock feature locks all the doors
when your doors are closed, the ignition is
on, and your vehicle reaches a speed
greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
When your doors autolock while driving,
stopping the vehicle then switching the
ignition off or to accessory and opening
the driver door unlocks all your doors. This
autounlock feature remains active for 10
minutes after stopping.
Note: The doors do not autounlock if you
have electronically locked them before
opening the driver door.
Enabling or Disabling
You can enable or disable these features
independently of each other using the
information display. An authorized dealer
can also help you enable or disable these
features.

 

Thanks very much. I have it set to unlock once I stop the truck. I didn't make that clear in my post. That's all done through the settings screen. What I'd like to do is disable the auto lock system entirely. I don't like the idea of being trapped inside unconscious during a firey rollover or immersion, with bystanders unable to get me out. I've been able to disable the feature on all the other Fords we've had with this feature. No more, apparently, at least according to the dealer. It may be because it's the lower level of trim. It does have great cast wheels, and is an otherwise great truck. I may have to cut a wire! Thanks for your reply, and for steering me to this existing thread, which I didn't find earlier.

 

Since I believe 2018 Ford decided for our safety to remove the ability to unlock all doors and tailgate when shifted to park and engine running. You must manually unlock. They will unlock shifting to park and turning ignition off, no way around this and yes it sucks. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone to open a rear door or tailgate and it’s locked, just plain stupid.

 

Sorry may be too late. On my F-150 2020 responder I turn off this option by FORScan.


AUTO LOCK 1..5 changed enable to disabled