Does a Relay Control the 2002 Mustang PATS System

No, a relay does not directly control the PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) on a 2002 Ford Mustang. The PATS is an electronic security system that relies on the ignition key’s transponder chip and the vehicle’s Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to enable or disable the engine’s starting ability. While relays are involved in the Mustang’s overall…