1996 Ford Windstar Owner's Manual - Page 152

To erase your personal code: 1. Enter the original permanent code. 2. Press the 1/2 button within five seconds of step #1. 3. Wait six seconds. 4. The keyless entry system automatically erases your personal code. The system will now only respond to the permanent code. Do not set a code that presents the numbers in sequential order, such as 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/0. Studies show that people who idly press the buttons usually press a sequential pattern. Also, do not select a code that uses the same button five times. Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes. Unlocking the Doors with the Keyless Entry System You must unlock the driver's door before you unlock any of the other doors. If you let more than five seconds pass between pressing numbers, the system shuts down and you have to enter the code again. The system has shut down if the keypad light is out. If the keyless entry system does not work properly, use the key or Remote Entry transmitter(s) to lock and unlock the doors or liftgate until the system can be serviced. 1. To unlock the driver's door, enter the code. All codes have 5 numbers. After you press the fifth number, the driver's door unlocks. 2. To unlock the passenger's door, sliding door and liftgate, press 3/4 within five seconds of step #1, or re-enter the code to open the driver's door then press 3/4. Locking the doors with the keyless entry system Along with unlocking your doors, you can use the keyless entry system to lock the doors. 150