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Ford Escape: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) / Removal and Installation - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver

Removal

Remove the steering column shrouds.
Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

Remove the PATS transceiver.
1. Disconnect the PATS transceiver electrical connector.
1. Release the PATS transceiver tabs.
1. Slide the PATS transceiver off of the ignition housing.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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...

Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Vehicles With: Keyless Vehicle System

Other information:

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Sounding the Panic Alarm. Locating Your Vehicle

Sounding the Panic Alarm Press the button to sound the panic alarm. Press the button again, or switch the ignition on to turn it off. Note: The panic alarm only operates when the ignition is off. Locating Your Vehicle Press the lock button twice within three seconds. The turn signal lamps flash. Note:We recommend you use this method to locate your vehicle...

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Actuator Motor

Removal Remove the rear axle assembly. Refer to: Axle Assembly (205-02A) . NOTICE: The RDU contains axle fluid. To prevent spillage, do not tilt the RDU during actuator motor removal or installation. NOTE: Mark the installation orientation prior to removal with a marker. Remove and discard the bolts. Remove the actuator motor. Installat..

Master Access Code

What Is the Master Access Code

The master access code is a factory-set five-digit entry code. You can operate the keypad with the master access code at any time. The master access code is on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box and is available from an authorized dealer.

Displaying the Master Access Code

To display the factory-set code in the information display:

Ford Escape. Master Access Code

Remove the rubber mat. Insert the first programmed key in the backup slot. Press the push button ignition switch once and wait a few seconds. Press the push button ignition switch again and remove the key. Within 10 seconds, place a second programmed intelligent access key in the backup slot and press the push button ignition switch.