Passive Anti-theft System (PATS)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
This vehicle is equipped with a 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: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - System Operation and Component Description .