Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Overview: Overview
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The PATS deters the vehicle from theft by preventing the vehicle from starting unless a programmed PATS key is in the ignition lock cylinder.
The PATS does not disable an already running vehicle.