Manual unlock sets off panic alarm

Hi all, my '99 Escort SE has the annoying quirk of setting off the panic alarm 9 times out of 10 if you use the key to physically unlock the door. Unfortunately, the remote unlock (which used to work) has gone missing and i'm tired of wincing in anticipation of the horn whenever I open the door.

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, my problem occurs if it is locked from the inside lock button on the door. Should it do this?

My '98 Escort did that as well. Stopped as of a year ago, but if I locked my car with the key-less remote (every time), or electronically locked it from the inside (maybe once a year) and pulled the handle from the inside, it would go off. Not so much if I hit the electric lock?

Also, with a dented hood, when air passed through the alarm would randomly blare for three minutes and disable.

Escorts take their security very seriously.