The dealer may have to re-program the Anti-Theft processor to get the car started.
Hope this helps.
The transponder has failed just under key cylinder a go test would be try another key and leave the ignition on without trying to crank it for 5 minutes then attempt if light starts flashing then anti theft is engaged .
SOURCE: 1997 Ford expedition that won't start. It cranks,
FORD DEALERSHIP HAS TO FIX.SOUND LIKE THE THEFT MODULE SHUT DOWN VECHICLE.TRY ANOTHER KEY.STILL DONT CRANK LET DEALERSHIP FIX.
SOURCE: 1998 ford expedition that won't start. it cranks,
The theft light blinking indicates a PATS (perimeter anti-theft concern.It means that the computer has not recieved a signal from your key when trying to start the vehicle. A few things could be wrong.
1...The key you are using to start the vehicle is not programmed to the vehicle or broken internally. So try a different key(one that you know is programmed to the vehicle) if you have more than 1. If the theft light goes on and flashes when you try to start the vehicle, you must wait about 5 minutes before trying the second key because the computer goes into antiscan or theft mode and wont let any keys start the vehicle.
2... There is a small transciever ring located arount the key cylinder which recieves the key signal. The wiring for the tranciever runs down the steering column into the dashboard wiring. Sometimes these wires break. If you have a tilt steering wheel, move it all the way down and try to start, then try moving it all the way up and try to start. Keep in mind the antiscan that I mentioned in #1. If this works then you need to check the wiring at the base of the steering column. A white connector with 4 wires. Pull on each wire to see if any are broken.
3... Check fuse #30 on interior fuse panel. If it is blown then you will have to trace down the cause of the short. The ignition coils are on this fuse also so one could be shorted. Disconnect all ignition coils(you may have 8 located on each plug if 5.4l engine or 2 located on l+r front of engine if 4.6l engine) and see if the short is gone. If the short is still present disconnect the radio noise supression capacitors( small black box approx 1" x 1" square with a single wire coming out) that are located on the left and right front of the engine. Pay close attention to all the wiring around the coils, look for any areas that may have rubbed thru and shorted.
These are things that I would look for first and are the most likely causes. This should get you started in the right direction. Be patient and post your findings if you fix it or not.
Good luck
SOURCE: 2001 ford taurus wont start and anti-theft light is blinking
Either you may be using a key that you had copied from the original or your chip went bad in your original key. Most of cars now a days have the key censor in the key so if it is the incorrect key it will not start your car or if it does not read that chip it will not start
SOURCE: my anti-theft light is on and my car want start
Try to close all the doors and windows and lock the car with remote or manually then open it with the key it should work .
SOURCE: anti theft device for 97 ford expedition
try locking and unlocking the drivers side door with the key
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