Ford 1996 Taurus Manual page 131

Autolock (If equipped)
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:
the vehicle doors and liftgate are fully closed
the ignition key is turned to the ON position
the brake pedal is pressed
you shift through (Reverse)
one second has elapsed after the brake pedal
is released
The Autolock feature will repeat when:
a door is opened and then all doors and
liftgate are closed
the brake pedal is released
The doors may not lock automatically at the
correct time if the driver:
shifts through gears without pressing the
brake
shifts through gears quickly after starting the
vehicle
releases their foot from the brake while
someone has stepped out of the vehicle for a
moment
You can deactivate the system by using the
buttons for the keyless entry system if you don't
want to use the Autolock feature.
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