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'''SecuriLock''', also known as Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), is Ford Motor Company's [[immobilizer]] technology. In 1996 it started showing up on select models of Ford and Lincoln Mercury vehicles. The keys for these vehicles have a minute radio frequency transponder imbedded in the plastic Head.
'''SecuriLock''', also known as Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), is Ford Motor Company's [[immobilizer]] technology. In 1996 it started showing up on select models of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. The keys for these vehicles have a minute radio frequency transponder embedded in the plastic Head.


When the vehicle is started, the onboard computer sends out a RF signal that is picked up by the transponder in the key. The transponder then returns a unique RF signal to the vehicle's computer, giving it confirmation for the vehicle to start and continue to run. This all happens in less than a second, with the intention of being completely transparent to the vehicle operator.
When the vehicle is started, the on-board computer sends out a RF signal that is picked up by the transponder in the key. The transponder then returns a unique RF signal to the vehicle's computer, giving it confirmation to start and continue to run. This all happens in less than one second, with the intention of being completely transparent to the vehicle's operator.


Replacement of keys to vehicles equipped with engine immobilizers is different than that for a vehicle with conventional keys. Since the key is assembled with electronic components, one cannot be purchased and made at a retail store. The vehicle must be taken to a dealership so programming can be done.
One thing the vehicle owner should think about is obtaining duplicate keys or replacing lost keys. No longer can you pick up an extra car key at the checkout stand of your favorite hardware store. Replacement keys must be originated on a new keyblank that has an embedded transponder. The vehicles onboard computer must be programmed to recognize the new key.


For the 1999 model year, all Ford Motor Company vehicles equipped with the passive anti theft system will be using the PATS II system. The PATS II system was introduced on roughly half of the PATS equipped vehicles for the 1998 model year. The other half of the PATS equipped vehicles for the 1998 model year were equipped with the PATS I system. Many 2000 and later Ford Vehicles Use the E-PATS system, which uses an encrypted transponder in the key.
For the 1999 model year, all Ford Motor Company vehicles equipped with the Passive Anti-Theft System used the PATS II system. The PATS II system was introduced on roughly half of the PATS equipped vehicles for the 1998 model year. The other half of the PATS equipped vehicles for the 1998 model year were equipped with the PATS I system. Many 2000 and later Ford vehicles use the E-PATS system, which uses an encrypted transponder in the key.


With PATS I, as long as you have at least one working key and can read the owners manual that came with the vehicle, you've got a good shot at programming your new key without additional assistance.
With PATS I, programming of a new key could be done with just one working key. Information on how this was completed was provided in the vehicle's owner's manual.


With PATS II, two working keys are required for reprogramming. This helps insure that only the owner of the vehicle can make duplicate keys.
With PATS II, two working keys were required for reprogramming. This helped insure that only the owner of the vehicle could make duplicate keys.


PATS I equipped vehicles include the following.
PATS I equipped vehicles include the following.
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*Escape 2001-2006
*Escape 2001-2006
*Focus 2000-2006
*Focus 2000-2006
*Continental 1998 -2002
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*Crown Victoria 1998 - 2006
*Crown Victoria 1998 - 2006
*Ranger 1999 -2004 V6 2006 All
*Ranger 1999 -2004 V6 2006 All

Revision as of 08:09, 31 January 2010

SecuriLock, also known as Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), is Ford Motor Company's immobilizer technology. In 1996 it started showing up on select models of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. The keys for these vehicles have a minute radio frequency transponder embedded in the plastic Head.

When the vehicle is started, the on-board computer sends out a RF signal that is picked up by the transponder in the key. The transponder then returns a unique RF signal to the vehicle's computer, giving it confirmation to start and continue to run. This all happens in less than one second, with the intention of being completely transparent to the vehicle's operator.

Replacement of keys to vehicles equipped with engine immobilizers is different than that for a vehicle with conventional keys. Since the key is assembled with electronic components, one cannot be purchased and made at a retail store. The vehicle must be taken to a dealership so programming can be done.

For the 1999 model year, all Ford Motor Company vehicles equipped with the Passive Anti-Theft System used the PATS II system. The PATS II system was introduced on roughly half of the PATS equipped vehicles for the 1998 model year. The other half of the PATS equipped vehicles for the 1998 model year were equipped with the PATS I system. Many 2000 and later Ford vehicles use the E-PATS system, which uses an encrypted transponder in the key.

With PATS I, programming of a new key could be done with just one working key. Information on how this was completed was provided in the vehicle's owner's manual.

With PATS II, two working keys were required for reprogramming. This helped insure that only the owner of the vehicle could make duplicate keys.

PATS I equipped vehicles include the following.

  • Contour V6 Duratech 1998
  • Mustang 1996 - 1997
  • Taurus LX, SHO 1996 - 1997
  • Expedition 1997 - 1998
  • Mark VIII 1997
  • Mystique LS 1998
  • Navigator 1997 - 1998
  • Sable 1996 - 1997 (some)

PATS II equipped vehicles include the following:

  • Aviator2003 - 2005
  • Blackwood 2002 - 2003
  • Mark LT 2006
  • Mustang 1998 - 2007
  • Taurus LX, SE, SHO 1998 -2006
  • Explorer 1998 - 2007
  • Expedition 1999-2006
  • Excursion 2000-2005
  • Escape 2001-2006
  • Focus 2000-2006
  • Continental 1998 -2002[[link title]]
  • Crown Victoria 1998 - 2006
  • Ranger 1999 -2004 V6 2006 All
  • F150, F250 LD 1999 - 2007
  • Contour V6 1999 - 2000
  • Windstar 1999 -2004
  • Navigator 1999 - 2006
  • Town Car 1998 - 2006
  • Mariner 2005 - 2006
  • Marauder 2003 - 2005
  • Cougar 1999 - 2002
  • Grand Marquis 1998 - 2006
  • LS6, LS8 1999-2006
  • Milan 2006
  • Mark VIII 1997 - 1998
  • Mountaineer 1998 - 2007
  • Montego 2005 - 2006
  • Monterey 2004 - 2006
  • Mystique LS 1999 -2000
  • Sable 1998 - 2005
  • T-Bird 2002 - 2005
  • Fusion 2006+
  • Freestyle 2005+
  • Freestar 2004+
  • GT 2005 - 2006
  • Five-Hundred 2005+
  • Zephyr 2006

References

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