Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2005 Ford Five Hundred 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Anti-Theft Security Access
ANTI-THEFT SECURITY ACCESS

Special Tool(s)
NOTE: The security access procedure is used to obtain passive anti-theft system (PATS) security access. PATS security access must be granted to erase ignition keys, enable/disable unlimited key mode, set unlimited transponder key ID and enable/disable the spare key programming switch (PID SPARE_KEY). The security access procedure invokes an inherent 10-minute time delay prior to granting security access during which the diagnostic tool must remain connected to the vehicle. Once security access has been granted, a security access command menu is displayed which offers various command options.
1. From the diagnostic tool, enter PCM. Select SECURITY ACCESS. This procedure takes 10 minutes to carry out, during which the ignition switch must be in the ON position and the diagnostic tool must be connected to the vehicle.
2. After the 10-minute security access procedure is completed, a new menu is displayed with command options. Select only those functions required before exiting out of this menu. Once exited out of this menu, the security access procedure must be repeated again to carry out additional commands.
Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS):
Special Tool(s)
NOTE: The security access procedure is used to obtain passive anti-theft system (PATS) security access. PATS security access must be granted to erase ignition keys, enable/disable unlimited key mode, set unlimited transponder key ID and enable/disable the spare key programming switch (PID SPARE_KEY). The security access procedure invokes an inherent 10-minute time delay prior to granting security access during which the diagnostic tool must remain connected to the vehicle. Once security access has been granted, a security access command menu is displayed which offers various command options.
1. From the diagnostic tool, enter PCM. Select SECURITY ACCESS. This procedure takes 10 minutes to carry out, during which the ignition switch must be in the ON position and the diagnostic tool must be connected to the vehicle.
2. After the 10-minute security access procedure is completed, a new menu is displayed with command options. Select only those functions required before exiting out of this menu. Once exited out of this menu, the security access procedure must be repeated again to carry out additional commands.
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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