Odd central locking problem with EL Falcon

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David Frost - 08 Feb 2004 03:01 GMT

My EL Falcon has developed a disconcerting problem. Whenever I try to lock
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

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Bobman - 08 Feb 2004 03:40 GMT

G'day David,

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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> My EL Falcon has developed a disconcerting problem. Whenever I try to lock
> it either externally or internally the door locks continuously cycle
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Dave T. - 08 Feb 2004 05:22 GMT

Its most likley one of the actuators is rooted, or the pushrods in the doors
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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ccwhite - 08 Feb 2004 13:19 GMT

eb2 had prob and yes never returned (fingers crossed ) after battery
disconnect reset
col

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Falcon Freak - 08 Feb 2004 05:12 GMT

My EA Faurmont Ghia had the same problem. Damn annoying.

FF

> My EL Falcon has developed a disconcerting problem. Whenever I try to lock
> it either externally or internally the door locks continuously cycle
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> Regards, Dave

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Kieron - 09 Feb 2004 01:05 GMT

>My EL Falcon has developed a disconcerting problem. Whenever I try to lock
>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?

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.

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Robert & Shelley - 25 Feb 2004 04:27 GMT

I had a prob like that on my 98 EL.
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.

> >My EL Falcon has developed a disconcerting problem. Whenever I try to lock
> >it either externally or internally the door locks continuously cycle
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> 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.

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Brenden Will - 09 Feb 2004 06:45 GMT

My EL did exactly that. I found the problem was actually me. I was holding
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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> Regards, Dave

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Garry Beattie - 09 Feb 2004 20:43 GMT

Kieran was correct.

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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