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February 17, 2021 Service bulletin

Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) parameter reset or key programming error stating General Error

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 49588 for 2020 Ford Mustang.

Bulletin number
SSM 49588
Component
Equipment
Summary
Some 2020 Mustang vehicles may exhibit a Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) parameter reset or key programming error stating General Error. This may be due to a concern with previous Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software. Use the latest software level of the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool to complete the parameter reset.

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