2001 Ford Escape

Asked by Steven Aug 13, 2017 at 05:09 AM about the 2001 Ford Escape XLT FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I've 2001 Ford Escape it will not start
nothing happens when I turn the key
the anti theft light is blinking on the
dashboard what do I do

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That is the PATS System LED. Did you drop the ignition key at any time. It could be a broken transponder in the key. Switch the ignition to 'ON' position, the LED will flash quickly for a few seconds and then it should flash up a fault code. A long flash and then between one and five quick flashes. These problems could range from a broken key transponder; and open circuit between the key reader and the ECU/ PCM. It could also be a fuse or a relay.

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