Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Trunk release

From Inside Your Vehicle

Press the button located on the instrument panel.


Press the button located on the instrument panel.

Vehicles with Intelligent Access

1. Unlock the trunk with the remote


1. Unlock the trunk with the remote control or power door lock control.

The trunk unlocks when you press the release button if the intelligent access transmitter is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the trunk.

2. Press the release button located near the license plate.

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