1996 Ford Windstar Owner's Manual - Page 158

Anti-Theft 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 alarm indicator lamp s honk the horn s disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being started Arming the system 1. Remove the key from the ignition. The hood must be closed to arm the system. 2. Open any door. The alarm indicator light will start flashing to remind you to arm the system. 3. Lock the doors by using the power door lock switch. The alarm indicator light will now glow steadily. 4. Close all doors. The alarm indicator light will then remain on steadily for 30 seconds and then go out. When the light goes out, the system is armed. NOTE: Be sure to close all doors completely. If not, the alarm indicator light will remain on. Remember, your anti-theft system is armed only after the alarm indicator light remains on steadily for approximately 30 seconds after the last door is closed, and then goes out. You can also arm the anti-theft system with the factory installed remote entry system or the keyless entry system by following this sequence: 156