2016 escape horn working. changed the fuse and replaced relay. any idea what else could be?

 

You cab do this simple test with either a test light or voltmeter..

Just connect one wire to a good ground and the other to the wire going to the horn. When you attempt to have the horn sound by depressing the horn pad on the steering wheel you should see 12 volts or the test light lite up. If you have the evidence of power there the horn itself is either rusted or malfunctioning..
If you don't have power there now you need to go back and see if the horn relay is working.. Power is generally available to one side of the relay coil. When you depress the horn pad the ground for the relay coil is completed. Before going further let's see what you find so far.

 

thank you for the reply Hanky. I will give this a shot and let you know!

 

Hi Hanky,

I just wanted to get back with you and thank you for your help again. after locating the horn, it must have been a bad ground. it should was a pain to get to, but all is working good now. thanks again!

 

Thank you for the update, nice to know when we get lucky !
I believe Ford places the horns where road dirt and moisture are not supposed to get to them, but we can't either.