Passive Anti-theft System (PATS)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
This vehicle may be equipped with PATS. PATS disables the engine from starting if an unprogrammed PATS key is used or an invalid PCM ID is received. The PATS is controlled by the BCM. If there is a PATS concern that disables the engine, the IPC displays a corresponding message in the message center. Refer to: Perimeter Anti-Theft Alarm - System Operation And Component Description (without Push Button Start) or Refer to: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - System Operation and Component Description . (with Push Button Start)