Horn does not operate properly. Consumer says that the cover is very thick, and may be the cause of the problem. Dealer has been contacted, and they say that the horn works as it was designed.

- West Iclip, NY, USA

Consumer must hit the horn at exact spot with extreme force before horn will blow which could cause an accident. Also, driver's and passenger's power windows, at freezing point under 30 degrees with dry frost, will not operate. Consumer must wait until the vehicle is completely warmed up.

- Madison, NJ, USA

Other Windstar owners are stopping and asking me if my horn works. Apparently many owners of 1999 Windstar are experiencing horn failures. It is almost impossible to sound the horn. The demmer Ford rep. (phil) said he called the Oakville assembly plant and they are aware of the problem. He said a fix might be in the works in another 90 days--unacceptable!

- Plymouth, MI, USA

Horn functions if correct spot on wheel is hit, but the "sweet spot" is small. More often than not, pressing most areas of the steering wheel does not cause the horn to sound -a major potential problem.

- Austin, TX, USA

There are two problems with the horn in the 1999 Windstar. First, the horn requires extraordinary pressure in order to get it to sound. This is very dangerous in an emergency situation where one needs a quick sounding of the horn. Second, a large area of the steering wheel where one would expect to be able to sound the horn does not sound it. Specifically, the area most likely pressed in an emergency, the upper portion of the center of the wheel, has no horn action. The part of the wheel to which I am referring is top of the center "hub area" which faces the driver. I took the Windstar to campus Ford, okemos, Michigan. The service department told me that there was nothing they could do because "they all work that way." In my opinion, the horn problem, especially the areas of the steering wheel hub that have no horn action, represent a safety hazard to vehicle owners.

- Haslett, MI, USA