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Ford PATS Delete (1996+) in Iowa
Ship your module from Des Moines or anywhere in Iowa — we complete the work in 24 hours and ship it back with return shipping included.
$199 flat 24-Hour Turnaround ~2 day USPS from IA
What you get
- PATS check permanently disabled at the PCM level
- Engine starts with any compatible mechanical key (no transponder needed)
- Full OBD-II + emissions readiness retained
- Original PCM data archived 90 days for reversal
- 24-hour bench turnaround
- Return shipping included
- Photo of completed work
Shipping timeline — Iowa ↔ Arlington TX
Typical round-trip from Des Moines or anywhere in Iowa:
Day 0
You ship
USPS Priority from IA, ~$11
Day 2
We receive
Workshop opens + inspects
Day 3
Work done
24-hour bench turnaround
~Day 5
Back to you
FREE return shipping
Iowa FAQ
Common questions from customers shipping from Iowa.
How long does shipping take from Iowa to your Arlington TX workshop?
USPS Priority Mail from Des Moines, IA reaches our Arlington workshop in about 2 business days. UPS Ground similar. We start work the same day your module arrives, and ship back next business day with return shipping included.
How much does it cost to ship from Iowa?
USPS Priority Mail flat-rate from Iowa to Arlington TX runs about $11. Customer pays shipping to us; return shipping back to Iowa is included in the $199 service price.
Do you accept modules from Iowa?
Yes — we ship to and from all 50 US states including Iowa. Our Arlington TX workshop receives modules from Des Moines and the rest of Iowa every week.
Is there a ford pats delete (1996+) shop in Des Moines I should use instead?
Most local Des Moines shops don't offer ford pats delete (1996+) as a bench service — they'd send the part to someone like us anyway. Going direct saves the markup and shortens the timeline. Total round-trip from Des Moines: typically 5-7 days.
Will my Ford still pass emissions?
Yes. PATS delete is independent of the emissions system. All OBD-II monitors, readiness flags, and emissions codes operate identically to before — only the anti-theft authentication is bypassed.
Do I need to send any keys?
No. After PATS delete, any physical key that fits the ignition will start the car. Existing keys still work; the PCM just stops checking for the transponder.
Will the THEFT light still flash on the dashboard?
On most PCMs we can disable the light too. On some early EEC-V PCMs, the THEFT indicator is hardwired to the receiver — if your specific PCM has this, the light may stay on but the engine starts normally. We tell you upfront before shipping back if your PCM falls in this category.
Full details
See the complete Ford PATS Delete (1996+) service page
Compatibility list, what it fixes / doesn't fix, shipping instructions, warranty.
Same service from other states:
Ship from Iowa today
Pay now, get the Arlington TX shipping address by email, drop it in the mail. Full round-trip from Des Moines: about a week.