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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1998TAURUS V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSPATS SYSTEM - DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPSOVERVIEW
1998 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
PATS System - Diagnostic Service Tips: Overview
1998 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Overview
Article No.
01-6-2
04/02/01
PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) - DIAGNOSTIC
SERVICE TIPS
FORD:
1996-2001 MUSTANG, TAURUS
1998-2000 CONTOUR
1998-2001 CROWN VICTORIA
2000-2001 FOCUS
2002 THUNDERBIRD
1997-2001 EXPEDITION
1998-2002 EXPLORER
1999 F-250 LD
1999-2001 F-150, RANGER, WINDSTAR
2000-2001 EXCURSION
2001 ESCAPE
LINCOLN:
1997-1998 MARK VIII
1998-2001 CONTINENTAL, TOWN CAR
2000-2001 LS
1998-2001 NAVIGATOR
2002 BLACKWOOD
MERCURY:
1996-2001 SABLE
1998-2000 MYSTIQUE
1998-2001 GRAND MARQUIS
1999-2001 COUGAR
1998-2002 MOUNTAINEER
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to update the model year vehicles and the diagnostic procedures.
ISSUE
A vehicle equipped with Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) may not start or crank. This may be caused by several different items.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 99-26-6
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 112000, 112500, 203000, 203200, 204000, 205000
01-6-2
04/02/01
PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) - DIAGNOSTIC
SERVICE TIPS
FORD:
1996-2001 MUSTANG, TAURUS
1998-2000 CONTOUR
1998-2001 CROWN VICTORIA
2000-2001 FOCUS
2002 THUNDERBIRD
1997-2001 EXPEDITION
1998-2002 EXPLORER
1999 F-250 LD
1999-2001 F-150, RANGER, WINDSTAR
2000-2001 EXCURSION
2001 ESCAPE
LINCOLN:
1997-1998 MARK VIII
1998-2001 CONTINENTAL, TOWN CAR
2000-2001 LS
1998-2001 NAVIGATOR
2002 BLACKWOOD
MERCURY:
1996-2001 SABLE
1998-2000 MYSTIQUE
1998-2001 GRAND MARQUIS
1999-2001 COUGAR
1998-2002 MOUNTAINEER
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to update the model year vehicles and the diagnostic procedures.
ISSUE
A vehicle equipped with Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) may not start or crank. This may be caused by several different items.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 99-26-6
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 112000, 112500, 203000, 203200, 204000, 205000
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.