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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 320 (ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM)DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) - SYMPTOM CHARTSYMPTOM CHART

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W

Symptom Chart

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM CHART - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS)

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The anti-theft indicator is always/never on - engine cranks, but no three-second theft indicator prove-out	Powertrain control module (PCM). Theft indicator. Bussed electrical center (BEC) fuse 58 (30A). Smart junction box (SJB) fuse 9 (10A). Circuitry.	Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
The vehicle does not start - theft indicator proves out for three seconds as normal	Standard corporate protocol (SCP) not connected/failure. Powertrain control module (PCM). Smart junction box (SJB).	Go To PINPOINT TEST H .
The vehicle does not start- theft indicator proves out for three seconds as normal, vehicle does not crank	Starter circuit.	CARRY OUT the starter diagnostics. Refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
The vehicle starts and runs for longer than one second, then stalls	This is not a passive anti-theft system (PATS) issue. PATS never disables a running engine.	CARRY OUT the powertrain diagnostics. Refer to INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE .

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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.