Ford 2001 Escape Owner's Manual page 90

Controls and features
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensure ALL key fobs (remote entry transmitters) are brought to the
dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.
Unlocking the doors
Press this control to unlock the
driver's door. The interior lamps will
illuminate. The flashers will flash
twice to confirm the vehicle is
unlocked.
Press the control a second time
within three seconds to unlock all
doors.
Locking the doors
Press this control to lock all doors.
If all doors are closed, the flashers
will flash once and the perimeter
alarm (if equipped) will be armed.
If the control is pressed a second
time within three seconds the doors
will lock again and the horn will
chirp.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press this control to activate the
alarm.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
control again.
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