How to reset the door Key lock

[ykkspring]

Hi,
The previous owner of my ford expl. 02 forgot his door lock key and he did not know how to reset it? would someone plz help me and suggest how to reset the lock key?
Thanks.
-Regards
Yogesh

 

[Dopler174]

Welcome to explorer forum!
If you need a door key; (Like the one you use for your house) call a locksmith. If you need a keypad code, it's inside the door panel. If you need a key fob, (The keyless entry remote) you can either get one off e-Bay, or go to the dealer for about $100 or so.

 

[anti*commander]

i had the same problem, what i did is took the panel off in the back hatch that contains the tire wrench and jack, in there i found a small computer module (i assume) but on this was a 5 digit number, and i punched it into the keypad an walla, it unlocked. after you figure it out write it down, and look in the manual on how to set a secondary code.

 

[daprez1963]

i had the same problem, what i did is took the panel off in the back hatch that contains the tire wrench and jack, in there i found a small computer module (i assume) but on this was a 5 digit number, and i punched it into the keypad an walla, it unlocked. after you figure it out write it down, and look in the manual on how to set a secondary code.

on the 02, its not there. its behind the passenger side rear pillar.

 

[Curtis]

Here is a summarization of what I found on this site.

Step 1 - fold the rear passesnger seat
Step 2 - pull the rubber seal out from around the rear passenger door (rear upper section only)
Step 3 - The upper panel where the seat belt adjuster is can be easily pried out, you'll see the clips after you remove the rubber weather stripping
Step 4 - There is a clip on the lower part of this panel that can be easily popped out
Step 5 - Now you can pry easily on the lower panel, you'll see the module when you look down inside after prying open the upper panel.
Step 6 - I used a small mirror, and found a 5 digit number on the black module box. The white sticker has black text and is is facing the drivers side so without a mirror you'd really need to get the lower panel loosened to pry it out more.
Step 7 - try the 5 digit number. Once verified, snap everything back together - no tools required - except the mirror.

It was easy - 5 mins tops an no tools except the small mirror.