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Anonymous Posted on Jan 15, 2011

Symbol of car & lock flashing on the instrument panel

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You may have to tow to dealer but will give you 2 quick options before you have to do that.

1. if you have any other vehicle keys on your key ring remove your specific key(s) and see if light turns off.
2. if you were given a spare try it.


If this fails to work your key has lost its code or ignition switch is not receiving the transponder code for your key.
your key send out a signal to your ignition which then the PCM(powertrain control module) will allow your vehicle to start.
this is a vehicle theft safety issue. only your key(s) given to you when sold the vehicle can start the vehicle.
and you must in order to resolve these issues as stated above. but may be required towing to a Ford authorized service center to repair faulty ignition switches(very rare).other wise your key has lost it's transponder code and will need to be replaced with a new key and then coded to your vehicle.

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2. Turn signal lights (10A).
3. Fog light relay, instrument panel light dimmer switch (5A).
4. License plate light (5A).
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7. Back-up lights, speedometer vehicle speed sensor (VSS) (10A).
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10. Engine control module (ECM): gasoline engine (10A)
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12. Data Link Connector (DLC) power supply (7.5A).
13. Brake tail lights (10A).
14. Interior lights, central locking system (10A).
15. Instrument cluster, transmission control module (TCM) (5A).
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21. Headlight low beam, left (15A).
22. Parking lights right, side marker right (5A).
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41. Cigarette lighter (15A).
42. Radio (25A).
43. Engine control elements (10A).
44. Heated seats (15A). (if equipped)

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E 20 Amp Light Green
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  • IAC Solenoid
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  • Automatic Transmission
  • Camshaft Position Sensor (3.8L)
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G 20 Amp Yellow
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H 60 Amp Blue
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J — — Not Used K 10 Amp Blue
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L 20 Amp Red
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P 20 Amp Clear
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Q 20 Amp Yellow
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S 30 Amp Yellow
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