Ford Cmax some issues

supernova5

I recently bought a 2010 Ford Cmax, there's a few things that appear a bit abnormal

when I take the key fully out of ignition the dashboard light [orange] stay on for 10 minutes, also the radio display area stays on for 10 minutes, if I lock the car the radio display area turns off

when I open any of the 4 doors [not the hatchback] the dashboard lights up and stays on for 10 minutes

The boot door automatically locks itself about 5 seconds after its unlocked

The 2 back seat doors are locked from the inside [there is no switch/button to act as a child lock]

Anyone have any ideas about this?

Atlantic Dawn

I've seen the 10 minute dash light on the Focus, I believe it's a Ford thing.

If you lock the doors with the button on the driver's door does that disable the switch in the back doors?

Whocare

That normal dash lights anyway

Birka

Have you tried this for the child locks?

https://www.ford.ie/owner/resources-and-support/how-to-videos/technology-features/use-ford-child-locks

supernova5

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120300804#Comment_120300804

thanks for reply, there is no locking/unlocking button on the drivers door,

one would think if this dash light thing is a built-in mechanism on some Ford's that it would be a drain on the battery and eventually take its toll

supernova5

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120300843#Comment_120300843

thanks for reply,

when you say its normal do you mean its normal after taking key from ignition or normal when doors are opened ?

Whocare

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120301397#Comment_120301397

My focus went lock up dash lights would stay on for bit so same as your

kerten

My 2009 cmax does the same after locking it. I think it collects data from sensors after engine stops and dashlight is the indicator. Never had a battery issue in last 3 years due to that.

my car locks itself back if none of the doors are opened for a minute after it is unlocked but not 5 seconds.

child locks are not button controlled in this model. Open the door an you will see white plastic holes which you can turn with your key.

supernova5

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120301100#Comment_120301100

thanks, I will try this tomorrow

supernova5

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120302835#Comment_120302835

Appreciate the info, I've been getting mixed opinions on this over the last week, mechanic who serviced it said it was normal enough behaviour but two different Ford dealerships reckons it is abnormal and shouldn't be happening. judging by the answers I've gotten here perhaps I should just leave it be, it doesn't bother me but thought it could be detrimental for the battery or alternator