Originally Posted by
Alex14SS
The 1996 Town Car doesn?t have PATS, so you?re right in thinking it started later in 1998. What you?re likely dealing with is the older Keyless Entry system that uses a module connected to the keypad and door lock. It?s more about locking and unlocking the car rather than engine immobilization. Since it?s not PATS, you don?t need to worry about disabling any theft deterrent in the ECU for your swap. You should be good to go as long as the keyless module isn?t tied to starting the car, which it usually isn?t in that model year.