Ford F-150 Heritage (2004 year). Manual — part 13

TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a
tailgate lock designed to prevent
theft of the tailgate.
• Insert ignition key and turn to the

right to engage lock.

• Turn ignition key to the left to

unlock.

TAILGATE REMOVAL

Your tailgate is removable to allow
more room for loading.

1. Lower the tailgate.

2. Use a screwdriver to pry the
spring clip (on each connector) past
the head of the support screw.
Disconnect cable.

3. Disconnect the other cable.

4. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle.

5. Lift right side off of its hinge.

6. Lift left side off of its hinge.

To install, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.

Driver Controls

54

KEYS

The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement
keys are available from your dealer.

You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case
you require it in an emergency.

Refer to SecuriLock

娂 Passive Anti-Theft System for more information.

POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)

Press control to unlock all vehicle doors.

Press control to lock all vehicle
doors.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)

This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2)
This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is
approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could
be caused by:
• weather conditions,
• nearby radio towers,
• structures around the vehicle, or
• other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to:

Locks and Security

Locks and Security

55

• unlock the vehicle doors without

a key.

• lock all the vehicle doors without

a key.

• activate the personal alarm.

If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the dealership, to
aid in troubleshooting.

Unlocking the doors

1. Press

and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior

lamps will illuminate.

2. Press

and release again within three seconds to unlock all the

doors.

Locking the doors

1. Press

and release to lock all the doors. The headlamps will flash.

2. Press

and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the

doors are closed and locked. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn
will chirp once, and the headlamps will flash once more.

If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quick
chirps and the headlamps will not flash.

Power door lock disable feature (if equipped)

The UNLOCK

feature on your power door locks will not work from

inside the vehicle when:
• the ignition has been turned to the 3 (OFF) position, and
• 20 seconds elapse after all vehicle doors are closed and locked using

the remote entry transmitter, the keyless entry pad (if equipped), or
the power door lock control (while the accompanying door is open).

The UNLOCK

feature will work again after:

• a door has become ajar,

Locks and Security

56

• the ignition is turned to the 4 (ON) position, or
• using the UNLOCK

control on your remote entry transmitter or

unlocking via the keyless entry keypad (if equipped).

Power door lock disable feature — activation/deactivation

Please see your dealer in order to activate/deactivate this feature.

Sounding a panic alarm

Press

to activate the alarm. Press again or turn the ignition to 1

(ACCESSORY) or 4 (ON) to deactivate.

Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 3
(OFF) position.

Replacing the battery

The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent.

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the remote entry
transmitter near the key ring. DO
NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER
AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE
FRONT HOUSING OF THE
REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.

2. Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals on the back
surface of the circuit board.

3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when
disposing of transmitter batteries.

Locks and Security

57