2019 Mustang Horn - Single Tone - Solution

[cmxPPL219]

I got around to doing this myself, finally
I ordered from TASCA as well, and the part was back-ordered, but it finally arrived after about 2 weeks from order date.
Shout out to them for still being able to service us to a high level during these times.

I agree with a lot of the previous posts; I'll add my experience/general observations for anyone else who wants to get this done:
-I have a GT PP2 with the stock airbox, and didn't remove anything.
-It is possible to do this from the top via the engine bay, but it is very tight. Some guys just wont be able to get in there with their hands/arms. Some will - I was able to (I'm not what I'd call a skinny guy), and managed to get away without scrapes on the arm
-A 3/8" socket wrench with a medium-length extension and 8mm socket size is your friend; a long extension wont fit
-Use flashlights and/or lights, lightsticks
-For the clip-style threaded bolt insert that can fall down into the black-hole that is the splash shield, I found it helpful to use one of those extendable magnet sticks to help it stay in place, as you finally end up removing the bolt
When installing the new dual-tone setup
-continue to ensure the magnet stick holds the clip-style threaded bolt insert
-with some dexterity and luck, place the horn assembly in, and make sure the tab on the horn assembly bracket is resting on the hole in the car's frame
-hold the horn assembly with one hand while at the same time, holding the magnet stick with another.
-thread in the bolt by hand, so it lines up with the clip-style threaded bolt insert (that is currently prevented from falling down, via the extendable magnet stick)
-when it you can no longer thread the bolt in by hand, use the socket
-plug the harness back in

Overall, it is a PITA to do it from the top, but it's possible, depending on how large your hands are, and how much dexterity you have.
It is well worth it, whether you do it yourself or pay the dealer, to replace that pitiful factory unit.
IF all goes well, it is a ~30min job.
Good luck!

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[Elp_jc]

Just did that too. On Bullitts, you need to either remove the damn airbox, meaning the upper housing, air filter, and then lower housing. OR from the bottom, and since I was installing fiberglass screening to protect the radiators, it was a piece of cake. MUCH better sound and noise; just like my ex-2018 F-150 Platinum. And truly a bolt-on mod. Stupid Ford; skimping on safety equipment is a new low :(.

 

[wade001]

have had this dual horn sitting on the coffee table for a couple weeks.. meant to get to it yesterday, however it was already almost 90 degrees outside before i got around to it. so decided to wake up earlier this morning and get it done before the sun heats everything up.

surprisingly easy, thanks to everyone who gave their previous experiences. made this go MUCH smoother than it could have went.

i think it took me longer to figure out how the new horn went in than it did to install it LOL.. after i took the old horn out, i laid it on the radiator cowl, grabbed the new horn then realized.. crap i didnt take a mental note of orientation!?! well, i ended up figuring it out, new horn installed. taping the bolt to the bracket was the best idea ever, whoever came up with that, kudos!

15-20 min, in and out, didnt even break a sweat

 

[Coosawjack]

I heard that Ford made this STOOOOPID decision to protect the hearing of innocent pedestrians.........GIVE ME A BREAK!!

 

[Bikeman315]

I heard that Ford made this STOOOOPID decision to protect the hearing of innocent pedestrians.........GIVE ME A BREAK!!

Whatever the original reason, they changed their minds. 2020’s have the dual horn.

 

[Coosawjack]

They probably took so much criticism they had no choice.....plus SOLD OUT of OEM Dual Horn inventory!!

 

[cmxPPL219]

Yeah it's crazy how Ford left it out for MY19 cars. I guess the savings to them was worth it, to not be bolting up a dual-tone setup at the factory (and we keep hearing how, financially, Ford isn't doing to well in recent times).
Perfect opportunity to cost cut. So typical of the auto industry.

My dad told me years ago, he was reading an article (and I think it was Ford - could have been GM) in the 80s. It said how whoever the OEM was, for a specific model, they stopped painting the ash trays, and saved 5cents per car doing it, and you times that by how many hundreds of thousands of units made. I guess the accountants really took hold on this one lol.

Lol auto cost cutting always reminds me of a really obvious visual one, on the Dodge Grand Caravans
2001 first yr - side moulding extends past rear sliding door to rear fender

2004 mid generation - they made it cut off at the door and no longer extended it past the door

The REAL ISSUE is when OEMs cost cut and balance safety items with saving $.

 

[RysPny]

I’m so glad I found this thread! It never occurred to me to try the horn before I purchased my 2019 Convertible; first time I needed the horn I instantly thought something was broken (missing note), not to mention a little embarrassed by that ridiculous sounding single note horn! I started a search and found this thread, so glad because I had no idea Ford did this on purpose; $40k+ and they couldn’t give us the second horn/note?!

I ordered the dual note horn (I think the part# said it was for 2018) from my local Ford dealer and it arrived two days later. I did the install from the top and took me about 30-minutes and it’s a huge improvement; now sounds like what a Mustang horn should sound like!

Thank you, cmxPPL219 (Eric), your instructions, notes, and advice noted above were immensely helpful for this!!

 

[cmxPPL219]

I’m so glad I found this thread! It never occurred to me to try the horn before I purchased my 2019 Convertible; first time I needed the horn I instantly thought something was broken (missing note), not to mention a little embarrassed by that ridiculous sounding single note horn! I started a search and found this thread, so glad because I had no idea Ford did this on purpose; $40k+ and they couldn’t give us the second horn/note?!

I ordered the dual note horn (I think the part# said it was for 2018) from my local Ford dealer and it arrived two days later. I did the install from the top and took me about 30-minutes and it’s a huge improvement; now sounds like what a Mustang horn should sound like!

Thank you, cmxPPL219 (Eric), your instructions, notes, and advice noted above were immensely helpful for this!!

No problem! Glad the post helped you!

 

[speedup]

I am glad I did mine when I did - I think that part has doubled in price

 

[W.O.T. Stang]

Just to state a fact: I found out that all 2019 Ford's only have a single tone horn. It is not just a Mustang specific thing. I guess it was a cost cutting measure company wide?

 

[cmxPPL219]

Just to state a fact: I found out that all 2019 Ford's only have a single tone horn. It is not just a Mustang specific thing. I guess it was a cost cutting measure company wide?

That's interesting - someone I know of with a Ford Edge also has a single tone, so what you said I wouldn't be surprised if true (shakes fist at Ford lol)

 

[Clump]

Just to state a fact: I found out that all 2019 Ford's only have a single tone horn. It is not just a Mustang specific thing. I guess it was a cost cutting measure company wide?

My 2019 Ranger came with a dual tone horn.

 

[compprep]

15-20 min, in and out, didnt even break a sweat

Same here, a few days ago!!

I think that part has doubled in price

I paid around $40.00 from Levittown.

Much better now!

 

[boB]

I just ordered one before the price goes up again (about $40 now).

Aaaand South Florida Ford canceled my order shortly after it was placed, part is on backorder.

Now I am trying Levittown.

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