Ford Escort Recall R/1992/018: Fracture Of Horn Bracket, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 May 1992
- Launched
- 3,007
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1992/018
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Escort vehicles built between 1 January 1990 and 5 June 1991. The mounting bracket for the dual horns may fracture and allow the horns to fall from the vehicle. The dealer will replace the original horn bracket with a stronger version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The mounting bracket for the dual horns may fracture and allow the horns to fall from the vehicle. As well as presenting a possible hazard to other traffic this could result in the steering being momentarily affected should the vehicle run over the.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRACTURE OF HORN BRACKET Defect: The mounting bracket for the dual horns may fracture and allow the horns to fall from the vehicle. As well as presenting a possible hazard to other traffic this could result in the steering being momentarily affected should the vehicle run over the Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the original horn bracket with a stronger version.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the steering being momentarily affected should the vehicle run over the.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the original horn bracket with a stronger version.
Are You Affected?
Escort built between 1 January 1990 and 5 June 1991 may be included. Ford estimates 3,007 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1992/018. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EscortLoss of steering power assistance | Urgent | R/2002/105 | |
| Escort, Mondeo, ScorpioUnexpected deployment of passenger air bag | Urgent | R/1998/037 | |
| Escort, Fiesta, MondeoFailure of braking system vacuum assistance | Urgent | R/1996/022 | |
| EscortPossibility of rear brake cylinders being insecure | Urgent | R/1995/076 | |
| EscortChafing of brake hoses | Urgent | R/1995/061 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/1992/015 on 5 May 1992, for owners handbook supplement regarding use of jack. The one launched after it was R/1992/038 on 30 Jun 1992, for brake pipes chafing. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 1992 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1992/018, launched 14 May 1992. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.