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How do you reset the anti-theft on a 2010 Ford f250?

How do you reset the anti-theft on a 2010 Ford f250?

Wave your key in front of the dash where the ignition switch is, then in front of the radio, and try again. Another option which takes 45 minutes to work (again sometimes works) is to turn the key on and wait 15 minutes for the light to stop flashing. Then turn the key off and back on for another 15 minutes.

What does the security feature on Ford PCM do?

This security feature immobilizes the vehicle by disabling the fuel pump, injectors and possibly the starter, until the ignition key relearn is performed on the car. Motorcraft Service provides a reference chart that identifies all Ford PATS vehicles.

How do you reset the PCM on a Ford?

Open the hood of the Ford. Loosen the lock nut located on the negative battery cable connector with a socket and ratchet. Pull the connector off the negative battery terminal. Wait for 20 minutes while the PCM bleeds off the electricity it stores for backup power. Once the power drains from the PCM, it resets.

How does Ford passive anti-theft system work?

Certain Ford vehicles incorporate the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS). This security feature immobilizes the vehicle by disabling the fuel pump, injectors and possibly the starter, until the ignition key relearn is performed on the car. Motorcraft Service provides a reference chart that identifies all Ford PATS vehicles.

Can a Ford car run without a PCM?

Without a properly working PCM, the Ford will not run. At times, you may want to perform a reset of the Ford PCM for basic troubleshooting. This can often resolve small issues that you may experience with the Ford.

What to do if your Ford PCM is not working?

Without a properly working PCM, the Ford will not run. At times, you may want to perform a reset of the Ford PCM for basic troubleshooting. This can often resolve small issues that you may experience with the Ford. Open the hood of the Ford. Loosen the lock nut located on the negative battery cable connector with a socket and ratchet.

Is the anti theft light blinking on my Ford F450?

Re: Anti theft lite on 08 f450 truck will not turn over,… I have a 2008 ford f550 super duty with the anti theft light blinking it blinks fast for about 2 mins then slows and blinks once then six time at about once a sec. Any help plz

Where is the anti theft light on a Ford?

The display of the car behind the steering will light up and will show the anti-theft light blinking or constantly lit. Leave the key in this position for at least 10 minutes. Check the anti-theft light again.

Why does the theft light keep blinking on my truck?

After that happened, occasionally when I would try to start my truck (2001 FORD F150 CREW CAB), the theft light would blink when I would try and start it and it wouldn’t start. Eventually, it always started. Today, the truck started fine. I went to 4 different places, and, no problem.

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How do you reset the anti theft on a 2010 Ford f250?

How do you reset the anti theft on a 2010 Ford f250?

Wave your key in front of the dash where the ignition switch is, then in front of the radio, and try again. Another option which takes 45 minutes to work (again sometimes works) is to turn the key on and wait 15 minutes for the light to stop flashing. Then turn the key off and back on for another 15 minutes.

Why does my 2011 Ford F250 not start?

I have a 2011 Ford F250 and sometimes it wont start. It wont even try to start (no click or anything). The battery is fine and according to the local ford dealer (who cant figure out the problem) the starter is fine too.

What happens when a starter goes bad on a Ford F250?

When a starter goes bad, they will usually not give you much warning first. Also, if you are stuck somewhere and are trying to start your F250, the old beat the starter with a hammer trick is not a wives tale. It really can get that one last start out of it. There are a lot of issues that can cause your F250 to crank, but not start.

Is there a problem with my Ford F250?

It wont even try to start (no click or anything). The battery is fine and according to the local ford dealer (who cant figure out the problem) the starter is fine too.

What to do if your Ford F250 is stuck in Park?

There are several things you can try to get your Ford F250 moving now. These include checking to see if the parking brake is stuck, finding the shift lock solenoid override (if applicable), and the shift linkage. Let’s get straight to it. We’ll start with things that are easy and quick to remedy (allowing you to get moving again).

I have a 2011 Ford F250 and sometimes it wont start. It wont even try to start (no click or anything). The battery is fine and according to the local ford dealer (who cant figure out the problem) the starter is fine too.

When a starter goes bad, they will usually not give you much warning first. Also, if you are stuck somewhere and are trying to start your F250, the old beat the starter with a hammer trick is not a wives tale. It really can get that one last start out of it. There are a lot of issues that can cause your F250 to crank, but not start.

It wont even try to start (no click or anything). The battery is fine and according to the local ford dealer (who cant figure out the problem) the starter is fine too.

How can I tell if my Ford F250 is starting?

Hook the multimeter to the starter terminal on the solenoid and turn the key again, you should get 12 volts. On many of these trucks you don’t need to jack it up to reach the starter, so you can perform the same test by connecting to the starter itself and checking for 12 volts when the key is turned.

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