Ford Explorer: Electronic Feature Group / Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Informati..
Overview
The PATS deters the vehicle from theft by preventing the vehicle from starting unless a programmed PATS key is in the ignition lock cylinder...
Other information:
General Service Warnings
Review carefully the information below before beginning
any repair. Following these warnings is a list of specific system
warnings that must be reviewed before beginning work on any listed
system.
WARNING:
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a
Telematics Control Unit (TCU) have remote start technology and may start
the engine at any t..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-1018Installation Tube
308-943Installer, Input Seal
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...
Categories
Note: You may not be able to shift out of park (P) unless the intelligent
access key is inside your vehicle.

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