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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999TAURUS V6-3.0L VIN 2 FLEX FUELREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSKEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - SERVICE TIPSOVERVIEW
1999 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L VIN 2 Flex Fuel
Keyless Entry System - Service Tips: Overview
1999 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L VIN 2 Flex FuelSECTION Overview
Article No.
03-18-1
09/15/03
ELECTRICAL - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) -
SERVICE TIPS
FORD:
1993-1997 PROBE, THUNDERBIRD
1993-2004 CROWN VICTORIA, TAURUS
1994-2004 MUSTANG
1995-2000 CONTOUR
1997-2002 ESCORT
2000-2004 ESCORT ZX2, FOCUS
2002-2004 THUNDERBIRD
1992-2004 E SERIES
1993-2004 EXPLORER
1994-1996 BRONCO
1994-2003 WINDSTAR
1995-2004 RANGER
1997-2004 EXPEDITION, F SUPER DUTY
2000-2003 EXPLORER SPORT
2000-2004 ESCAPE, EXCURSION
2001-2004 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
2004 FREESTAR
1994-2004 F SERIES
LINCOLN:
1992-2002 CONTINENTAL
1993-1998 MARK VIII
1993-2004 TOWN CAR
2000-2004 LS
1998-2004 NAVIGATOR
2002-2003 BLACKWOOD
2003-2004 AVIATOR
MERCURY:
1993-1997 COUGAR
1993-2004 GRAND MARQUIS, SABLE
1995-2000 MYSTIQUE
1997-1999 TRACER
1999-2002 COUGAR
1997-2004 MOUNTAINEER
ISSUE
This article offers clarification on the most common Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) conditions encountered during service.
ACTION
Refer to the following Service Tips to aid in diagnosing common RKE conditions.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 112000
Disclaimer
03-18-1
09/15/03
ELECTRICAL - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) -
SERVICE TIPS
FORD:
1993-1997 PROBE, THUNDERBIRD
1993-2004 CROWN VICTORIA, TAURUS
1994-2004 MUSTANG
1995-2000 CONTOUR
1997-2002 ESCORT
2000-2004 ESCORT ZX2, FOCUS
2002-2004 THUNDERBIRD
1992-2004 E SERIES
1993-2004 EXPLORER
1994-1996 BRONCO
1994-2003 WINDSTAR
1995-2004 RANGER
1997-2004 EXPEDITION, F SUPER DUTY
2000-2003 EXPLORER SPORT
2000-2004 ESCAPE, EXCURSION
2001-2004 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
2004 FREESTAR
1994-2004 F SERIES
LINCOLN:
1992-2002 CONTINENTAL
1993-1998 MARK VIII
1993-2004 TOWN CAR
2000-2004 LS
1998-2004 NAVIGATOR
2002-2003 BLACKWOOD
2003-2004 AVIATOR
MERCURY:
1993-1997 COUGAR
1993-2004 GRAND MARQUIS, SABLE
1995-2000 MYSTIQUE
1997-1999 TRACER
1999-2002 COUGAR
1997-2004 MOUNTAINEER
ISSUE
This article offers clarification on the most common Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) conditions encountered during service.
ACTION
Refer to the following Service Tips to aid in diagnosing common RKE conditions.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 112000
Disclaimer
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.