Ford

PCM Replacement Instructions for Vehicles with PATS system.
-Replacing PCM only — B, C, F or G type PATS: If you don't have a scan tool, click here to learn about affordable scan tools option.

A scan tool with the Parameter Reset function, or a J2534 scan tool is required to perform the reset. The tool and software used will give specific instructions to follow. The general steps are as follows.

1. Cycle a key in ignition to RUN
2. Enter Security Access on the PATS control function module. For type B, it will be the PATS module, for type C, the Instrument Cluster, for type F, the PCM, for type G, the Instrument Cluster Module. (This takes 10 minutes).
3. Select “Parameter Reset” and exit Security Access.
4. Select a PCM Keep Alive Memory (KAM) reset.
5. Start vehicle.

-Replacing PCM only — E type PATS:
1. Cycle key 1 to OFF, then RUN and keep for 3 seconds, and back to OFF.

2. Cycle key 2 to RUN and keep for 3 seconds, then OFF.
3. Start vehicle.