How to Disable the Panic Alarm System on your Ford Truck using FORScan
The panic alarm system is a security feature installed in most modern vehicles. When the panic alarm is activated, your vehicle honks its horn, flashes its park lights, and both its interior lights and headlights will illuminate simultaneously. Most Ford vehicles are equipped with a panic alarm button on its key fob. The panic alarm is activated or turned off by pressing the button on the key fob. Some users often press the panic alarm button accidentally, which they find annoying. You can actually configure the panic alarm system in your Ford truck using FORScan, here's how to do it:
Step 1:
Locate the BCM module of your vehicle
Step 2:
Apply the changes for your desired configuration:
726-37-01 xxxx xxx0 xxxx - Panic alarm on fob disabled
726-37-01 xxxx xxx1 xxxx - Panic alarm on fob requires 2 presses
726-37-01 xxxx xxx2 xxxx - Panic alarm on fob enabled
726-01-02 xxx0 xxxx xxxx - Panic alarm - lights & horn
726-01-02 xxx1 xxxx xxxx - Panic alarm - lights only
Special thanks to the FORScan community who have compiled and verified this mod. Check out more of these FORscan mods here.
To successfully configure the panic alarm system in your Ford truck using FORScan, you will need a reliable OBD2 device. Check out these OHP OBD2 devices that work flawlessly with FORScan.
Note: For FORScan coding modifications, we recommend using the OBD2 USB adapter for it provides a more stable connection.