Odd central locking problem with EL Falcon
David Frost
it either externally or internally the door locks continuously cycle
closed/open/closed--- until I attempt to lock it half a dozen times to
eventually stop the cycling and the car stays locked. No mention of the
problem in the car manual. Can anybody help?
Regards, Dave
Bobman
The other guys here can fill you in a little bit more.
There was a problem with the smart lock from EA's until EL where they did
what you have said, ford was said to have fixed it in the Series 2 EF but it
still appeared every now and then on later models, I think the best advice
to give would be to reset the system by means of disconnecting the battery
for about half an hour and then re-connecting and seeing if it still does
it, apart from that look around on the internet "Smart lock problems" at
www.google.com or www.fordforums.com but be aware that this was a widespread
problem so a fix would be available :)
Sorry I can't be much more help.
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Dave T.
are not moving freely.
I had this happen in my '98 DL2 LTD (fixed, i think not), but i knew it was
that, because the "thing" wasnt able to go down when i tried to lock the
doors.
Absolute c_nt of a job to fix, everything is rivited in place, an absolute
joke really.
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eb2 had prob and yes never returned (fingers crossed ) after battery
disconnect reset
col
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Kieron
This was a known problem with all EF's and EL's, they used new locking
mechanism companred ti the older E series. If you are lucky, a Ford
dealer may still fix it even though your out of the 3 year warrenty as
its considered a safety problem. If not then its big $$'s to fix.
Had the problem with an EF, I narrowed it to the passenger side lock
and if I locked the door from that side, I had no problems, eventually
I too the locking rod/button off and never had a problem, I don't
think EL's got a pax key lock/locking button though.
Brenden Will
the door button too long. Try a quick press of the button not a long damn
lock you bastard press.
Brenden
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Garry Beattie
It was a known problem in the EF and EL cars, particularly the EF's.
My EL developed the same problem and was fixed under warranty.
I believe they also had a safety recall because of it, so you may be lucky
if you go to your Ford dealer and ask.
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Robert & Shelley
The wagon door actuator was rusted....not the actuator itself, but the
mechanics about it.
I accessed the door, cleaned out as much as poss, oiled or greased it right
right up, & put silicone sealant on the plastic facia of the wagon door.
The actuator itself was ok, & worked well....it was only what it was trying
to push that was stopping it from working.
cheers
Rob.
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