New warning chime comes on and will not start

spontaneously alerts ??? Warning chimes Warning Devices The warning device system consists of the following:

• Key-in-ignition warning switch
• Door ajar switch
• Driver and passenger safety belt minder switch (integral to the safety belt buckle)
• Vehicle security module

The instrument cluster and the restraints control module (RCM) control the following chimes:

• Safety belt warning (repetitive chime)
• Key-in-ignition warning (repetitive chime)
• Headlamps on warning (repetitive chime)
• Door ajar warning (single tone)
• Air bag warning (repetitive chime) The following 5 distinct chime rates are used to indicate warning:
  
  • safety belt warning is 1 chime per second
  • key-in-ignition warning is 2 chimes per second
  • headlamps on warning is 4 chimes per second
  • door ajar warning is a single chime
  • air bag warning is 5 chimes per second
  • now which of these is your vehicle doing ?

Well, most new autos will chime when you start your car for a few seconds, then go off. If you open your door before you take you key out, the chime will come on until your key is out completely.

NOTE: The generic electronic module/central timer module (GEM/CTM) is connected to the ISO link and is diagnosed through the data link connector (DLC) with a scan tool.
There are five warning chimes and lamps the GEM/CTM controls: headlamps operating without the ignition on (chime only), door ajar (chime and lamp), key-in-ignition (chime only), driver seat belt warning (chime and lamp), and message center.


Audible Warnings Warning Condition Lamp Duration Audible Duration Audible Output Safety Belt 60 Seconds 6 Seconds Chime, 60/Min. 740 Hz Key In Ignition - Continuous Chime, 120/Min. 740 Hz Headlamps On - Continuous Chime, 240/Min. 740 Hz Door Ajar Continuous 1 Second Single Tone, 1000 Hz Message Center (Tone Request) - 1 Second Single Tone, 1000 Hz
When the is turned to RUN or START from OFF or ACC, the chime will sound for six seconds or until the safety belt is buckled.
The will turn on for 60 seconds or until the driver safety belt is fastened. Both the chime and the lamp turn on at the same time.
If the safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to RUN or START, from OFF or ACC, neither the chime nor lamp will be activated.
Anytime the is changed to RUN from START while the safety belt warning indicator is activated, the safety belt warning indicator will remain activated until either the timing sequence has been executed or the safety belt is buckled.
When at least one door is ajar and the key is in the RUN position, the door ajar cluster lamp is activated and remains on until all doors are closed. A warning tone will sound once any time the key is in the ignition switch and any door is open.
The key-in-ignition warning will sound when the driver side is opened with the key in the and the in OFF or ACC. It will continue to sound until the key is removed, the is closed, or the is in RUN or START.
The headlamp-on reminder chime will be activated if the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is not in the ignition switch, and the driver door is opened.
A single tone will be provided each time a ground signal is received from the message center. A one-second tone will sound for warning indications from the message center. A 100 milli-second tone will sound for each message center button depressed.

these chimes are in fact warning codes, these chimes are telling you there is a problem, It may be a connection problem in your seat belt warning system to a serious engine problem, your dealer will know just by the tune it plays but check your seat belt first and then the dash warning lights

No idea to be totally honest but can i suggest the inhibitor switch if its a auto

I don't think it is a fuse.
The warning chimes for this vehicle come through the radio and are play to the speakers and if I remember correctly the chimes play to the left front speaker.
I would check for a faulty speaker or wiring to the speaker.

Here are the warnings:

The generic electronic module (GEM) controls the following warnings and chimes:

• Driver safety belt not fastened (warning lamp and repetitive chime).
• Key-in-ignition (repetitive chime).
• Headlamp-on warning (repetitive chime).
• Door ajar (warning lamp and single tone).

The following four distinct chime rates are used to indicate warning:

• Seat belt warning chime is one chime per second.
• Key-in-ignition warning is two chimes per second.
• Headlamp-on warning is four chimes per second.
• Door ajar warning is a single chime.

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Section 13-09: Gauges, Warning Devices — Chime System 1996 Windstar Workshop Manual
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Warning Chime Systems Three distinct sounds are used to indicate the area of concern. Seat belt warning generates 1 chime per second
key-in-ignition generates 2 chimes per second
headlight on generates 4 chimes per second.
Key-In-Ignition Warning The key-in-ignition warning will sound when the driver's front door (20125) is opened with the key in the ignition switch. It will continue to sound until the key is removed, the front door is closed, the ignition switch is turned to START or the vehicle speed is over 24 kmh (15 mph).

Safety Belt Warning When the ignition switch is turned to RUN or START from OFF or ACC, the chime will sound for six seconds or until the safety belt is buckled.

• The safety belt warning indicator lamp (10C859) will activate for 60 seconds or until the driver's safety belt is fastened. Both the chime and lamp activate at the same time.

Anytime the ignition switch is released from START and returns to RUN while the safety belt lamp or chime is activated, the safety belt warning lamp or chime will remain activated until either the timing sequence has been executed, or the safety belt is buckled.

Headlamp Switch On Warning The chime will be activated if the headlamps or parking lamps are ON, the key is not in the ignition and the driver's door is opened. The chime will sound at a rate of four per second.

Have you checked the fuse box, it may be on an obscure circuit. check each and every fuse closely.

Hope this is of some help.