1996 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual - Page 159

Features Autolock (With automatic transmission vehicles only) The Autolock feature is part of your remote keyless entry system and is enabled at the factory. With the Autolock feature enabled, all of the doors will automatically lock when: s the vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are fully closed s the ignition key is turned to the ON position s the brake pedal is pressed s you shift through (Reverse) s the brake pedal is released The Autolock feature will repeat when: s a door is opened and then all doors, liftgate and liftgate window are closed s the brake pedal is released You can deactivate the system by using the buttons for the keyless entry system if you don't want to use the Autolock feature. The doors may not lock automatically at the correct time if the driver: s shifts through gears without pressing the brake s shifts through gears quickly after starting the vehicle s releases their foot from the brake while someone has stepped out of the vehicle for a moment To deactivate the Autolock system: 1. Enter your permanent five-digit entry code (not the personal code you may have set). 2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold 7/8. 159