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Ford PATS Anti-Theft System Guide

The PATS (Ford Securi-lock) Passive Anti-theft System interrupts fuel delivery and injector drive on all vehicles from 1996 onward, and also interrupts the starter on some models. There are 5 different PATS types that use either a standalone module or one integrated into another module like the PCM. The system has a key with a transponder, a module that reads the key, and a network for communication. It works by the module energizing the key which broadcasts its code for authentication before the vehicle can start. If a key is unprogrammed, it triggers a rapid theft lamp flashing and locks out all keys until a timeout. Component replacement depends on the PATS type but may require a scan

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Ford PATS Anti-Theft System Guide

The PATS (Ford Securi-lock) Passive Anti-theft System interrupts fuel delivery and injector drive on all vehicles from 1996 onward, and also interrupts the starter on some models. There are 5 different PATS types that use either a standalone module or one integrated into another module like the PCM. The system has a key with a transponder, a module that reads the key, and a network for communication. It works by the module energizing the key which broadcasts its code for authentication before the vehicle can start. If a key is unprogrammed, it triggers a rapid theft lamp flashing and locks out all keys until a timeout. Component replacement depends on the PATS type but may require a scan

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PATS (Ford Securi-lock) Passive Anti-theft System

1996 and later


Interrupts fuel delivery and injector drive on all, also starter interrupt on some.
There are 5 different pats types (A,B,C,D,E)
Maximum number of keys 8 -16 (unlimited on some applications)

Components:
Pats module (stand alone or included with PCM, instrument cluster (HEC, ICM, VIC), or
SCIL
Ignition key (transponder), lock cylinder (transceiver) (reader/exciter)
Communication network (J1850, ISO or CAN)
Theft lamp (led or theft)
PCM
Starter relay

Note: scan tool may not have a PATS module to select, since the pats function is included in
many other modules.

Operation:
Basic transponder function
PATS module energizes the transponder key through the transceiver halo. (run or start
position)
Transponder key broadcasts its key code to the PATs module transceiver.
Transceiver sends a coded message to the PATS module
Pats module transmits a signal to the PCM to enable or disable start (fuel pump, starter, etc)

Theft Lamp operation:


1. Key out, lamp flashes once every 2 seconds (standby)
2. Key on, two to three second prove out
3. Key accepted, lamp out
4. Key rejected, lamp flashes 16 Hz
Servicing a PATS system

How to verify a PATS related issue


Lamp flashing and no-start symptom
DTC P1260 present in PCM
(You must know where the PATs system is located for scan tool tests)

Anti-scan feature (type B,C, & E only)


If an un-programmed key is used, the theft lamp will flash rapidly. At this time, even the
programmed keys will not work. The un-programmed key must be left in, with the ignition on for
30 seconds (time out)

Do not let battery die during PATS programming or servicing

Spare keys (all systems)


Need 1 programmed key (type A & D) or 2 programmed keys (type B,C, & E)
Put key in/on for 10 seconds, within 5 seconds put in blank key

Component replacement

PATS module
Type A & D
No procedure, just install, cycle key on, automatically programs

Type B,C, & E


Requires NGS, and special procedure, 2 programmed keys, etc

PCM
(type A & D)
No procedure, just install, cycle key on, automatically programs

Type B,C, & E


Requires NGS

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