Does a 97 ford escort have PATS system? - Ford Cars & Trucks

To program new keys to work with the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) on a 1997 Ford Expedition, you will need to have two working programmed keys available. If you do not have any working keys, you will need to have the PATS module reprogrammed by a Ford dealership or a locksmith that specializes in Ford vehicles.
Once you have two working keys, here are the steps to program new keys to the PATS system:

1. Insert the first working key into the ignition and turn it to the "On" position (do not start the engine).
2. Within 5 seconds, insert the second working key and turn it to the "On" position.
3. Within 10 seconds of inserting the second key, turn both keys to the "Off" position.
4. Remove both keys from the ignition.
5. Insert the new key you want to program into the ignition and turn it to the "On" position.
6. Within 10 seconds, turn the key to the "Off" position and remove it from the ignition.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for any additional new keys you want to program.

The PATS system should now recognize the new key and it should be able to start the engine. If the new key does not work, please consult with an Ford Dealer or Automotive Locksmith to assist you with the programming.

A or D? There is an A or D pricing plan: https://www.carsdirect.com/deals-articles/decoding-ford-a-plan-z-plan-x-plan-d-plan-pricing

If you are referring to the A or D variations of the PATS System, here is information about such: https://belleshell.com/professional-recommendations/ford-pats-antitheft-system-professionals-recommend.html

The following page offers some information about the location of the PATS module: https://automotiveearth.com/how-to-bypass-the-pats-system-in-your-ford-explorer/

The passive antitheft system (PATS) appeared in the Ford Explorer 1998-upward. https://docshare.tips/2000-ford-explorer-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-pats_577a726fb6d87f82798b47cd.html

Ford Passive Anti Theft System (PATS) is integrated into the management ECU and cannot be bypassed. The coded transponder in the key is needed to disarm the system.

The alternative would be to send the ECU to a specialist for decoding.

Generally early PAT system could be bypassed as it was controlled by a separate module which was accessible after removing the dash, though whether that applies to your Mustang I couldn't say.
Later systems had the PAT system integrated into the engine management ECU and couldn't be bypassed though a specialist could either repair the system, recode or even decode it.

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The passive anti-theft system (PATS) uses radio frequency identification .... This hasreset instructions when you get to the point where she turns over but won't ... Took the truck to a Ford dealer and they recommended replacing the ... http://www.f150forum.com/f6/1999-f150-4-6-wont-start-anti-theft-light-flashing-129601/Missing: learn

Reference: - Ford Anti-Theft (PATS) ' FordForumsOnline.com

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Ford SecuriLock Overview PATS is a vehicle security feature ... be noted that PATS is not your Remote Keyless Entry (Key Fob). ... The PATS Control Modules flashes the "Theft" lamp to show system ... keys are currently qualified for the 2000/1Taurus/Sable, 2001 Windstar, ..... 1999 Taurus DOHC 145,000.Missing: learn

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What year an make ford do you have ? Ford pats systems stop the vehicle engine from cranking - disables starter relay ! An if having a anti theft problem the theft light will flash fast ! Depending on the year you could have a fuel pump driver module !

no,it won't

Its possible that no PATS problerm, are you check fuel pressure and fuel system delivery?

If you are talking about the PATS system, no way to do it. There is no factory alarm from Ford, if it is a Ford OEM system, it was added at the dealer. The 97 & 98 has a factory alarm system, but this was deleted after the introduction of PATS in 1999.

try checking the timing belt.