Ford Transponder Systems
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=11027
Printed Date: September 01, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Topic: Ford Transponder Systems
Posted By: Mr_Fusion
Subject: Ford Transponder Systems
Date Posted: March 17, 2003 at 4:50 PM
How do I know if a 2001 Taurus will have a transponder key system??? I've been told that if the car has factory keyless entry that it WILL have a transponder key...but what if I don't know it has factory keyless?
Also, if for some reason the car rejects its original keys, how do I go about reprogramming them?
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Posted By: jrilla
Date Posted: March 17, 2003 at 4:57 PM
They all have one, but the theft light on the dash is how you can visually verify that.
You may have to just wait a little while before the key will work, and if you relly screwed up then you need to tow it to a dealer. Dont worry about screwing it up that bad though I think it is tough to do.
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J Rilla
Owner/Installer
Posted By: Mr_Fusion
Date Posted: March 17, 2003 at 7:14 PM
I've seen the theft light on some Fords...but just recently I looked at a '02 F150 that DID have the transponder key and there was NO theft/security light on the dash. That is why I ask what other way can I tell?? I don't want to guess and try to start the car w/o the bypass module and find out that the car goes into some kind of anti-theft mode that I cannot get it out of w/o the dealer...
Posted By: drvnbysound
Date Posted: March 17, 2003 at 11:13 PM
Not all Taurus' have the PATS system. A simple cheap way to tell if your car has the system or not, is to take a quick trip to Wal-Mart and have them cut a key for you. They may tell you that they cannot do it, cause they may think that your car has the system on it. Tell them your situation and just have them cut a regular key for you. Try the key that you get cut. If the key will start your car, then you do not have the PATS system on your car.
For additional information please feel free to e-mail me @ drvnbysound@aol.com
Posted By: jrilla
Date Posted: March 18, 2003 at 7:15 AM
Has anyone seen a 2001 Taurus without a PATS? Just curious.
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J Rilla
Owner/Installer
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: March 18, 2003 at 8:19 PM
Nope.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: Haku
Date Posted: March 18, 2003 at 8:45 PM
Have never seen one without the transponder. ------------- Hak
Siemens Autostart
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