Description And Operation: Horn

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Horn
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The horn system consists of the following components:

  • Horn switch (part of the driver air bag module and the steering wheel)
  • Clockspring
  • Steering wheel switch harness
  • Horn relay
  • Horn (mounted on the RH side of the core support under the radiator air deflector)

For the removal and installation of the driver air bag module, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION article.

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