1996 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual - Page 167

Features This will prevent draining of the battery if these lights have been left on inadvertently or if a door or the liftgate is not completely closed. Battery voltage to these lamps will be restored when the remote entry transmitter is used, any door is opened, the liftgate is opened, or the ignition key is turned ON again. Anti-Theft Alarm System (If equipped) When armed, this system helps protect your vehicle against break-ins or theft. When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and will: s flash the headlamps, parking lamps, and theft indicator lamp s honk the horn s disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being started Arming the System The system is ready to arm any time the ignition switch is turned OFF and the alarm is not triggered or sounding. Any of the following events will prearm the anti-theft system: s Pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK button to lock the doors (with the doors open or closed), s Pressing the 7/8 and 9/0 buttons on the keyless entry keypad at the same time to lock the doors (with the doors open or closed), or s Opening a door and pressing the power door lock button to lock the doors. If a door, liftgate or liftgate window is open, the anti-theft system is prearmed and waiting for all doors to close. The THEFT indicator in the instrument panel will light continuously while the system is prearmed. 167