HELP! Alarm won't stop? EX is now in "Theft" mode

[Badspell68]

While swapping out the turn-signal mechanism I set off the alarm. I had not even gotten to removing the part, only had begun removing the steering-wheel collar, when I set off the alarm. I have done this several times in the past and the alarm has never gone off. I disconnected the battery and even after a significant wait the alarm returns as soon as I connect it. The Ford dealer said that I have caused the car to go into "Theft" mode and I have to tow it in so that they can re-set the IDS. Any suggestions or solutions as I can't even start the vehicle.

 

[Badspell68]

Duh...
Just tried my key in the door and that salved the problem. Doesn't say much for the dealers knowledge!

 

[Chikar]

My experience has been that the "dealer's knowledge" for the service writers is to get us to bring the truck in so they can hand us a big bill.

I've haven't been near a dealer in many years.