Ford / Lincoln / Mercury PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) Delete
Disable PATS at the PCM level — engine runs without transponder authentication or matched keys.
1996-2018 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury with PATS — EEC-V through modern Spanish Oak PCMs
How It Works
Three simple steps. Hundreds of mail-in jobs completed for shops, locksmiths, and DIY pros.
Pay & Get Address
Click "Order Now", pay securely via Stripe. We email shipping address + instructions within minutes.
Ship Your Module
Pack per the instructions and ship to our Arlington workshop. USPS or UPS — your choice. Customer pays shipping to us.
Receive in 1-2 Days
Work completed within 24 hours of receipt. Ships back next business day at the return speed you chose at checkout — standard to overnight. Tracking emailed.
What You Get
- PATS check permanently disabled at the PCM level
- Engine starts with any compatible mechanical key (no transponder needed)
- Full OBD-II + emissions readiness retained
- Original PCM data archived 90 days for reversal
- 24-hour bench turnaround
- Return shipping your choice at checkout — standard, 2-day, or overnight
- Photo of completed work
Compatibility
Confirm your part matches one of the variants below before ordering. Not sure? Text us a photo and we'll verify.
Performance
Trucks/SUVs
Cars
Engines covered
Will This Fix My Problem?
Honest answer: here's exactly what this service fixes — and what it doesn't.
Fixes:
- ✓Mustang / F-150 / Crown Vic cranks but won't start (theft light flashing)
- ✓B1601 — PATS received invalid format of key code
- ✓B2103 — PATS no transceiver communication
- ✓B1602 — invalid key
- ✓B1213 — PATS keys programmed less than minimum
- ✓PATS receiver failed and replacement unit can't be paired
- ✓Used PCM from junkyard — keyed to donor vehicle, won't pair to recipient
- ✓Engine swap into non-PATS chassis (e.g., Coyote swap into Fox Body)
- ✓All keys lost + no Ford-PATS-equipped shop nearby
Won't fix:
- ✗No-crank conditions (test starter + battery)
- ✗Mechanical fuel pump / injector / coil failure
- ✗2019+ Ford with newer immobilizer architecture (text us first)
Shipping Instructions
These details are also emailed to you the moment your payment clears.
You pay shipping to us. Return shipping is selected and paid at checkout — Standard $14.95 (3–5 days), UPS 2-Day $29.95, or UPS overnight $74.95.
What to include in your box
- The PCM (typically engine bay, passenger side, in a metal case)
- Printed order confirmation
- VIN + a note about whether you have any working key
- PCM part number off the case label (1L2A-12A650-XXX format)
- Your name, return address, and phone number
Ship to
Auto Module Lab
1168 W Pioneer Parkway
Arlington, TX 76013
Frequently Asked
Still have a question? Text us — replies in minutes.
Will my Ford still pass emissions?
Do I need to send any keys?
Will the THEFT light still flash on the dashboard?
Engine swap — Coyote into Fox Body or Mustang II?
My PCM is from a 2014 F-150 with PATS-2 — covered?
Can I reverse this if I sell the truck?
Related Services
Other bench services for the same brand or use case.
Ford PCM Clone / VIN Transfer
We clone your original Ford PCM onto a matching used/replacement unit and carry over your VIN, PATS security, and strategy so it installs plug-and-play.
GPEC2 / 2A / 3 / 4 / 4LM PCM Clone (Mail-In)
Replacing a failed GPEC2 / GPEC2A PCM? Mail in your original + the donor and we clone it — VIN, immo, and config carried over so it plugs in and runs.
Jaguar / Land Rover CPLA ECM Clone (Mail-In)
Replacing a failed CPLA-12B684-YE engine ECM? Mail in your original plus a matching donor and we clone it — VIN, immobilizer, and config carried over so it plugs in and runs.
Where we serve Ford PATS Delete (1996+)
Mail-in means nationwide. See your state, metro, or specific vehicle:
Ready to ship?
Pay now, get the shipping address by email, drop it in the mail. Your module is back on your bench within a week.