97 Ranger 5 sets of 5 Beeps

[Badam]

Im New to this site and i really hope someone can help me. I have a 97 Ford Ranger with almost 200,000 miles on it. I LOVE this truck, ive had it its whole life, and i have NEVER had a problem with it. However, starting today when i started the truck, i heard a beeping noise comming from under the dash. The truck is running fine, except for these 5 sets of 5 beeps. They sound like an alarm clock going off.
Can anyone help me figure out what this problem is before something terrible happens.

Thanks!
Brett~

 

[rwenzing]

That is the backup alarm for the airbag malfunction light. When the bulb burns out or is disconnected, the 5x5 beep takes over.

 

[Badam]

Thank you so much... i thought my truck was going to explode!
so my second question is, how do i turn that alarm off???

Brett~

 

[rwenzing]

so my second question is, how do i turn that alarm off???

You can't just turn it off. Repair the airbag light and the beeping will stop - it probably needs a new bulb.

 

[colodude]

I have same problem. Glad to hear something that made sense. My light indeed was out, and I wondered where it went to....