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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 38 (ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - PATS - (HYBRID))
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
Section 38 (Anti-Theft System - Pats - (Hybrid))
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Section 38 (Anti-Theft System - Pats - (Hybrid))
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- Description And Operation
- Diagnostic Tests
- Anti-Theft - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
- Notes
- Inspection and Verification
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: DTC B1213 - Anti-Theft Number Of Programmed Keys Is Below Minimum
- Pinpoint Test B: DTCs B2009 and U2510 - Data Mismatch (Received Data Does Not Match What Was Expected)
- Pinpoint Test C: DTC B2141 - NVM Configuration Failure (No Transmission Control Module (TCM) ID Exchanged Between The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) And The TCM)
- Pinpoint Test D: DTCs B1600 and B2431 - The Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Ignition Key Transponder Signal Is Not Received or the Transponder Programming Failed (Damaged Key or Non-PATS Key)
- Pinpoint Test E: DTC B1601 - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Received An Incorrect Key-Code From The Ignition Key Transponder (Unprogrammed PATS Key)
- Pinpoint Test F: DTC B1602 - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Received Invalid Format Of Key-Code From The PATS Key Transponder (Partial Key Read)
- Pinpoint Test G: DTC B1681 - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver Signal Is Not Received (Not Connected, Damaged, Or Damaged Wiring)
- Pinpoint Test H: DTC B2103 - Antenna Not Connected Or Defective Transceiver
- Pinpoint Test I: The Vehicle Does Not Start - The Anti-Theft Indicator Does Not Prove Out And Flashes Rapidly
- Anti-Theft - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
- General Procedures
- Removal And Installation
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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.