Horn - Intermittent Operation

Article No.
96-8-5

HORN - INTERMITTENT OPERATION - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/1/96

FORD:
1995-96 ESCORT

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995-96 TRACER

ISSUE:
The horn may work intermittently at various steering wheel positions on some vehicles. This may be caused by an intermittent horn ground through the steering wheel bearing.

ACTION:
Install a redundant ground to the horn circuit by installing a clip to the steering column tube. The redundant ground should reduce the possibility of an intermittent ground in the horn circuit. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE





Install a clip (F5CZ-3F686-AA) onto the steering column tube as shown in Figure 1. A screwdriver or a pair of pliers should be used to snap the clip into position. Make sure that a small amount of dielectric grease is applied to the contact point prior to installation.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F5CZ-3F686-AA Clip

D0AZ-19584-AA Multi-Purpose Grease


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

960805A Install Clip 0.3 Hr.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
13832 42

OASIS CODES: 203000, 203200, 204000, 205000