Ford Escape: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) / Description and Operation - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Overview
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.
PATS does not disable a vehicle that is already running.
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
PCM
2
BCM
3
IKT
4
PATS Enable
5
PATS Transceiver
6
ABS
Network Message Chart
Module Network Input Messages - BCM
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
PATS start request target d..
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the front door trim panel.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the front door lock control switch.
Release the retaining clips.
Remove the front door lock control switch.
Ins..
System Operation
Item
Description
1
BCM
2
Roof Opening Panel Control Switch
3
Sliding Glass Motor / Module
4
Shade Motor
Roof Opening Panel Operating System
The accessory delay relay in the BCM
supplies voltage through fuse F6 (10A) to the sliding glass motor /
module allowing the motors to respond to roof opening panel control
sw..