Ford Escape: Doors and Locks / Operating the Doors From Inside Your Vehicle
Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using the Central Locking
The power door lock control is on the driver
door.
Press the button to unlock all
doors.
Press the button to lock all
doors.
Individually Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using the Locking Button
The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels.

- Unlock.
- Lock.
Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using the Remote Control
You can only use the remote control when
your vehicle is stationary.
Unlocking the Doors
Press the button to unlock all
doors...
Autounlock
What Is Autounlock
Autounlock is an unlocking feature that
unlocks the vehicle doors when your
vehicle comes to a stop.
Autounlock Requirements
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when all
of the following occur:
The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed and your vehicle is moving at a
speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h)...
Other information:
How Does Blind Spot Information System Work
Blind spot information system uses
sensors on both sides of your vehicle,
detecting rearward from the exterior
mirrors to approximately 13 ft (4 m)
beyond the rear bumper. The detection
area extends to approximately 59 ft (18 m)
beyond the rear bumper when the vehicle
speed is greater than 30 mph (48 km/h)
to alert you of faster approaching vehic..
System Operation
Principles of Operation
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Operation
The PTU has four (4) modes of operation: Connected, Connecting,
Disconnected, and Disconnecting. Each mode is commanded by the AWD
module. The power transfer unit contains a reversible DC
motor and two hall effect position sensors. The motor moves the shift
fork which connects or disconnects the dog clut..