Ford Escape: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) / General Procedures - Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys
Programming
NOTE:
This procedure works only if 2 or more programmed keys are available.
NOTE:
This procedure works only if the customer spare key programming is enabled.
NOTE:
When programming keys, the RKE transmitter and the PATS portion of the key are programmed at the same time.
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Insert the first programmed PATS
key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition lock
cylinder to RUN (maintain the key in RUN for approximately 3 seconds).
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Turn the first key to OFF and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder.
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Within 10 seconds of turning the first key to OFF, insert a second
programmed PATS key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to
RUN (maintain the key in RUN for approximately 3 seconds).
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Turn the second key to OFF and remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder.
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Within 10 seconds of turning the second key to OFF, insert the new, unprogrammed PATS
key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition lock
cylinder to RUN (maintain the key in RUN for approximately 6 seconds).
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NOTE:
See the Owner's Literature for maximum number of keys that can be programmed to the vehicle.
Repeat steps 1-5 to program additional keys.
Programming
NOTE:
A passive key with a depleted battery(ies) only starts the vehicle when
in the backup starting location. The RKE functionality remains
inoperative until the key battery(ies) is replaced...
Removal
Remove the steering column shrouds.
Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-126
(T78P-4851-A)
Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange
205-233
(T85T-4851-AH)
Installer, Drive Pinion FlangeTKIT-1985-FH-1
303-249Remover, Crankshaft Timing Pulley
Transmission Jack
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Wooden Block
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1
ESA-M1C..
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the rear door window regulator and motor.
Refer to: Rear Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
Remove the exterior rear door handle.
Refer to: Exterior Rear Door Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and I..