My 2004 ford explorer wont start, theft light on dash blinks fast when key is turned on to start. all dash lights come on, just nothing to the starter. hear a clicking under dash fuse box thats it. what can i do?

(1) The transponder key is bad and needs to be replaced
OR
(2) the antenna ring is damage around the ignition lock

If the transponder chip is bad or Damage the car will not Start

the Transponder system is a PATS 2

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Weak battery or bad starter solenoid , jump starter solenoid to test with key in on position

yes the fast blinking theft light indicates that theft mode is activated. you wont be able to start the vehicle until you have the keys reprogrammed at your local ford dealer.

it is the microchip on your key.. you have to reset the key by sticking it into your ignition and turn it to the run position for 5 mins. at this time the light should stop blinking then turn your key to the off position for 1 sec. repeat six times then your last attempt the car would start guarantee.... notice: as you turn the key to run position the light would blink rapidly for 5mins.. right when it stops turn to the off position for 1 sec.. remember six times..

could be a starter. is the theft light blinking fast? my email is [email protected]

you could pull the fuse disabling th anti theft totally.. not sure that would work though

sounds like aaa might have popped your main fuse. i would call aaa back and tell them your problem. they are responsible.

when you say wont start is engine spinin or nothing? are you using a spare key? is the theft system light on dash flashing in red? how about fuel system cut off could it have been turned on

It sounds like the vehicle is in theft mode,did you use a different key? Does the theft light blink really fast with the key off?If the passive anti-theft system has been activated the computer will have to be reset in order to get the vehicle running again.

The taurus is equipped with what is called a PATS (passive anti theft) that wont let the car start until it recognizes the key in the ignition, some things to check, first when you put the key in and turn the car to run (not start) does the theft light blink fast in the dash or is there a red on light on the dash that starts blinking? if so it is a PATS problem, the only ones I know of that can program keys are dealers, if the car wont turn over it probably is not a fuel pressure issue, the most common thing would be the PATS keys either unprogrammed or somthing wrong with the module. hope this helps