This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Escort. The contact stated that her horn does not work. She was unable to place her vehicle in drive because of blown out fuses, including the horn fuse. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the wires to the cruise control were blown. A few weeks later, the horn failed to work again. The local Ford dealer stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle and nothing could be done. The dealer advised her to purchase a Ford Fusion and to contact the federal trade commission. The current and failure mileages were 70,000.
Membrane switch for horn stuck in closed position causing horn to blow constantly. Wire to horn had to be pulled to remedy problem. Membrane switch not available from dealer. Dealer states entire air bag assembly must be replaced at a cost of over $500. Not having an operational horn or logical and economical way to repair is a safety hazard. I have read several of the same complaints which seems to indicate some sort of defect in safety equipment. Dealer benefiting by huge replacement cost. Part should be made available or mandatory recall is necessary.
The vehicles horn stopped blowing. The consumer feels that the horn is a safety issue, and other drivers need to be made aware. Ts the repair F the horn would require the replacement of the air bag. Scc
Horn would blow by itself for twenty minutes. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer said it had something to do with the airbag. In order to correct the problem, the air bag must be replaced at owner's cost.
Whenever the horn has to be used it fails to operate properly after being hit. There is no noise. Just silence. Will be taken vehicle to dealer to have it checked out, design of the horn is hampered by the installation of the air bag.
Consumer has been experiencing problems with horn. When consumer they applies horn, it's hard to make it make a sound. Because of this, the consumer was almost involved in an accident. Could not let other drivers be aware of vehicle's presence. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
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- Everett, MA, USA