2001 Ford Taurus auto locking door lock programming

Ok just the battery was replaced do you have a key fob remote control to stop the horn/alarm from sounding if no this is why your stuck in theft mode if you do have one make sure the battery in it is good and the contacts are tight against the battery disc inside it,next you must disconnect the battery cables and wait 3-5minutes then reconnect them when the alarm/horn sounds stop it with the remote and you'll be out of theft mode, if you just got a new fob it has to be programmed into the system by turning your key from off to on real fast until your door locks cycle this is about 8 times in 20 seconds then when the door locks cycle press any button on the remote control to cycle the locks again (lock/unlock)and now the fob is programmed into the system and the battery cable process must be repeated again if you have the manual it tells you the amount of key turns needed but just keep doing it you must be fast and the locks will cycle door code in comments

Did you try programming the key fob? Your owners manual has this info. I don't know if programming will help or not? Just a thought.
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Check your owners manual,you may have different programming modes for the locks ,such as automatic locking time etc.If you have different lock programming,reset the locks to a program you like.Also,sometimes just the action of shutting the door makes the lock button contacts touch inside the button and the doors lock,try shutting the door softly to check for this.

Ford can cut a key with the vin#. As far as the fob, dealerships don't carry them any longer. If you can find one on eBay the dealership can reprogram it but most are too lazy and won't bother. Google "replacement key fobs", there are a few companies that sell
Replacements and can program them for you. Pep boys and auto zone also carry replacements but I'm not sure about the programing. Good luck.

First, I suggest to check the fuses according the owners manual location and description.

If you dont have this document, could download from this link: 90587/taurus-owners-manual-2000

Hope helps.

FORD KEY PADS

• Enter permanent factory code
  
• Press the 1/2 button within 5 seconds to enter programming mode
  
• Within 5 seconds enter new code, doors will lock, unlock to verify code, this erases previous codes remotes will also need to be programmed.
  

FORD KEY PADS/REMOTES

• Insert key, turn ignition off-to- on eight times in succession, ending with key in on position doors will lock, unlock to verify in programming mode
  
• Press any button on new remote, doors will lock, unlock to verify
  
• Do the previous step with the second remote, doors will lock unlock to verify.
  
• Turn ignition off. Doors will again lock, unlock to verify.
  

NOTE-I found that some Explorer/Mountaineers enter program mode after 5 times-not 8.

Here is the link for further info.


http://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_reprogram_key_remote_fob.htm


Your factory code is on a card in the owners manual. If that is lost, access the control module in the cargo area behind the left cover panel.

You MIGHT be able to see the code printed on it, or you might need to pull it out in order to see it.

Reprogram the Key FOB
Look in owners manual ,on how it is programmed

open rear doors and check to see if child safety locks are on.look in your owners manual it will show where they located.

dealer reflash

The electric motor that pulls the lock button up and down has failed, you will need to pull the door panel to replace it. Yes it is fairly common.