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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 02:38 PM
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Anti-Theft System Warning Light

...On my new/used 2008 Escape XLT 2.3L 2WD. It flashes every two seconds, like the manual says. Lower left corner of instrument cluster.

But I don't recall the warning light flashing when I test drove it. But I did push the buttons on the keyfob and various places on the dash/instrument cluster to see what they did... (D'OH!!!).

Is the anti-theft system an on/off affair? If so, how do I turn it off?

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The anti-theft light is SUPPOSED to slow-flash whenever the key is in the OFF position. You "turn it off" by turning the key to RUN. See owner's manual for a description of its operation.
 
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