Ford Explorer: 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
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Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
12” / 300mm C-Clamp
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B
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Removal
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake
booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake
application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers...
You can configure certain vehicle feature settings when you first create a MyKey.
You can also change the settings afterward with an admin key.
Note: Not every feature applies to every vehicle in every market. When
they are available for your vehicle, then they appear in your information display,
providing choices to switch them on or off, or to select a more specific setting...
Categories
You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driver and front passenger door panels.

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