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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 01:49 PM
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Door Lock Button by Liftgate

I have a 98 Explorer. There is a door lock and unlock button in rear by the liftgate. This is a great feature since I can lock all the doors after unloading the back. I was looking at purchasing an Expedition and noticed that none of the Ford SUVs have this anymore. Anyone know why?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 02:38 PM
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To save a few bucks I suppose is one reason, but another is that they often had problems with cargo and water damage to the switch. Many people never used them so I guess its a toss up whether it is missed much since you can also lock it with your remote. I suppose you can always rig one yourself.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 11:08 PM
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I have a 96 explorer and an 03 EB X, I miss that feature terribly! Once you're used to having that lock button there, it's hard to be without it.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 11:40 AM
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I agree, I too had a 98 explorer...now have an 05 expy and I miss that lock button in the rear. FORD, BRING IT BACK!
 
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 04:55 PM
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I miss that option as well. It's amazing how "lazy" I've become in my old age.
 
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