How do you reset the alarm on a 2000 Ford Explorer?

Answer 1

if the anti-theft system is sounding (horn honking/lights flashing) push

the panic button on your key fob to shut it off.

If the alarm is armed, but not triggered . it is disarmed when you unlock

your door(s) by using the unlock button on your key fob, the keyless

entry pad on the driver's door, or your key.

The alarm is armed when you lock the vehicle ( after a 30 second

countdown)

Try just disconnecting the battery. I did that just to keep the chirping from making me crazy overnight and when I reconnected in the morning, the alarm went off, I reset it with my key fob, and order returned to my household. I suspect the same thing would have happened if I had disconnected and then immediately reconnected, although my non-dealer mechanic thinks a longer time may be necessary for capacitor(s) to discharge. Anyway, I feel like I'm hundreds of dollars ahead since I didn't have to take the time and pay an analysis charge to a dealer (the only advice in the owners' manual).