What is PATS key

04-05-2020 - The PATS - securilock is otherwise called the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), is an initiative of the Ford motors Company's immobilizer technology. The use of this technology by Ford motors started far back as 1996 which brought about a transformation to some selected model of the ford, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicles. This securilock comes with a transponder key which is situated in the plastic head having a distinctive identification code. System

This system runs in a unique way. First and foremost, at the point when the vehicle's engine is ignited, a radio frequency signal is been sent by the onboard computer. The transponder picks up the signal and sends back a confirmation code to the computer in order to start up. Well as this process happens within a seconds. It is imperative to note that certain components of the car such as the fuel pump are not functional if the correct identification code is not transmitted to the computer. Replacement keys

Obtaining a replacement key should be so much of a worry. You can purchase it through a dealer or better still through a 3rd party. Irrespective of the source of purchase, it is obligatory that the key must be well- matched with the vehicle. Prior to the key being used, it is essential to get it programmed. To initiate the programming process, simply insert the original key and the new one into the ignition.

By making use of PATS I, Programming of another key can possibly be done using one key that is functional. For PATS II, two actively functional keys are necessary for the reprogramming process. This entire process guarantees that duplication of keys can only be carried out by the owner of the vehicle. In the event that another working key is not accessible, then your dealer needs to execute the programming process. History

All Ford vehicles manufactured in 1999 having the Passive Anti-Theft System, makes use of the PATS II system. Almost 50 percent of the vehicles manufactured in the year 1998 and are equipped with the PAT system utilizes the PATS II system. While the PATS I system were introduced to the other half of the 1998 model. Later on, most of the ford vehicles produced from the year 2000 advanced to the use of the E-PATS system, which possesses an encrypted transponder in its keys. Below is the list of vehicles equipped with the PATS I and PATS II system.

PATS I equipped vehicles to include the following.

• 1998 Contour V6 Duratec
• 1996-1997 Mustang
• 1996-1997 Taurus LX and SHO
• 1997-1998 Expedition
• 1997 Mark VIII
• 1998 Mystique LS
• 1997-1998 Navigator
• 1996-1997 Sable (Not all were included.)

PATS II equipped vehicles include the following:

• 2003-2005 Aviator
• 2002-2003 Blackwood
• 2006 Mark LT
• 1998-2007 Mustang
• 1998-2006 Taurus LX, SE, and SHO
• 1998-2007 Explorer
• 1999-2006 Expedition
• 2000-2005 Excursion
• 2001-2006 Escape
• 2000-2007 Focus
• 1998-2002 Continental
• 1998-2006 Crown Victoria
• 1999-2004 Ranger V6 (In 2006, all Rangers were included.)
• 1999-2014 F150 and F250 LD
• 1999-2000 Contour V6
• 1999-2004 Windstar
• 1999-2006 Navigator
• 1998-2006 Town Car
• 2005-2006 Mariner
• 2003-2005 Marauder
• 1999-2002 Cougar
• 1998-2006 Grand Marquis
• 1999-2006 LS6 and LS8
• 2006 Milan
• 1997-1998 Mark VIII
• 1998-2007 Mountaineer
• 2005-2006 Montego
• 2004-2006 Monterey
• 1999-2000 Mystique LS
• 1998-2005 Sable
• 2002-2005 Thunderbird
• 2006–present Fusion
• 2005–present Freestyle
• 2004–present Freestar
• 2005-2006 GT
• 2005-2007 Five-Hundred
• 2006 Zephyr/MKZ
• 2010 Ford Figo