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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2014F-150 FX2, 2D PICKUPREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTANTI-THEFT SYSTEMSANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS)DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGANTI-THEFTPRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) PIDS
2014 Ford F-150 FX2, 2D Pickup
Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) PIDs
2014 Ford F-150 FX2, 2D PickupSECTION Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) PIDs
The PATS PIDs are a useful tool when diagnosing a PATS concerns. They can also be used to determine if unlimited key mode or customer spare key programming are enabled/disabled.
| BCM PATS PID | PID Description | PID reading required for PATS to be enabled |
|---|---|---|
| PROGRMD_KEY | Determines if the key in the ignition lock cylinder is a programmed key. | Present |
| MIN_KEYS_RQD | Minimum number of programmed keys required. This PID always reads 2. | - |
| KEYS_PROGMD | Number of keys currently programmed into the BCM (If unlimited key mode is enabled, this PID will only read 2 regardless of how many keys are programmed). | 2 to 8 |
| START_ENABLD | Indicates if PATS will allow the engine to start | Enabled |
| PCM_ID | Indicates if there is a PCM ID currently stored into the BCM | Stored |
| PCM_VERIFY | Indicates if the PCM ID received by the BCM matches the PCM ID stored in the BCM memory | Yes |
| UNL_KEY_ID | Displays the unlimited key code 8 digit keycode (this PID is not available when unlimited key mode is enabled). | - |
| UNL_KEY_MODE | Indicates if unlimited key mode is enabled/disabled. | - |
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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.