NHTSA Complaint #10033304 — 1997 FORD ESCORT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10033304
Vehicle	1997 FORD ESCORT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Date of Incident	February 15, 2003
Date Filed	August 22, 2003
Mileage	32,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

HORN ACTIVATED ON ITS OWN AND STUCK ON. EVENTUALLY BOTH HORNS FAILED. PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE HORN PAD SWITCH WHICH IS PART OF THE DRIVER AIR BAG. REPLACING THE HORNS AND AIR BAG COSTS IN EXCESS OF $800.*AK

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