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:
Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle, the buckle closest to the
direction the tongue is coming from,
until it engages.Note: Make sure that the seatbelt tongue
is properly fastened in the seatbelt buckle.
Press the button to release the seatbelt
tongue.
When in use, place the rear seatbelts in the
belt guides on the outermost seat
backrests...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
On both sides.
Remove the push pins and position the fender liner as..