Ford / Lincoln / Mercury PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) Delete
Ford theft light flashing with no matched keys left? We disable PATS at the PCM level — the engine runs without transponder authentication.
Sending several modules? Add them all — one box, one return-shipping charge.
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 Arlington. USPS goes to our PO Box; UPS and FedEx must use the street address. 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 $24.95 (3–5 days), UPS 2-Day $54.95, or UPS overnight $94.95.
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
If shipping USPS
PO Box 120241
Arlington, TX 76012
If shipping UPS or FedEx
1009 Oakwood Ln # 120241
Arlington, TX 76012
Both shipping labels — to the lab and back to you — are purchased the moment you order. Your prepaid inbound label (already addressed) arrives by email; the return ships on the speed you chose at checkout.
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
Used Ford PCM that cranks but won't start? We clone your original onto it — VIN, PATS security, and strategy carried over so it installs plug-and-play.
Ford EEC-V PCM Clone / Programming
Dead PCM on a 1996–2004 Ford, Mustang, F-150, Ranger, or Crown Vic? Mail in your original plus a hardware-matched donor and we transfer the data on the bench — calibration, VIN, and PATS data where supported. Cloning and programming where supported, verified by service number first.
Ford PCM — Programmed & Ready to Install
Ford that cranks but won't start, or a theft light that won't clear? F-150, Expedition, Mustang, Explorer and Crown Vic PCMs supplied and flashed to your VIN with PATS handled.
Fault codes this service fixes
Seeing one of these on your scan tool? Here's what it means and how the bench fix clears it.
Guides & tools for this fix
Deeper symptom walkthroughs and the programming tools behind this service.
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.