How to activate - deactivate the Autolock feature 1999-2003 Windstar?

The steps to activating/deactivating the Autolock feature are detailed in the Owners Manual. See "Related Questions" below for online source of Owners Manual

Activating/deactivating autolock with the keyless entry system

Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure

that the anti-theft system (if equipped) is not armed, ignition is off, and

all vehicle doors and liftgate window are closed.

1. Enter 5 digit entry code

2. Press and hold 7/8 control

3. Press and release 3/4 control while holding 7/8 control

4. Release 7/8 control.

The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short

and one long chirp) if autolock was activated.

To re-activate autolock, repeat steps 1-4.


From page 112 of a 2001 owner's manual: Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure the anti-theft system (if equipped) is not armed, ignition is off, and all vehicle doors and liftgate are closed. 1) enter 5 digit entry code 2) press and hold 7/8 control (key) 3) Press and release 3 /4 control (key) while holding 7/8 control 4) release 7/8 control The horn will cirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activated. To re-activate autolock, repeat steps 1-4.