2000 ford focus ignition cylinder locked.
2000 Ford Focus electrical complaints
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2000 focus wagon key doesn't turn in ignition this is the second time this has happened, which cost me money in time loss from work and having a locksmith come and fix it until I can get it to a dealership to repair it again!
Ford focus 2000 steering wheel locked, at any given time. I spent 4 hours five different people trying to get this thing unlocked. This is a major problem, it has locked up on me more than 50 times. This needs to be fixed!!!! Recalled by ford asap.
Like many people, my 2000 ford focus is having a problem with the ignition cylinder locking up. It's happened many times before but corrected itself after many tries. However, it locked up again this past saturday and has yet to unlock.
Dt*: the contact stated the key did not go in the ignition cylinder. The nature of the failure was permanent. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who replaced the ignition cylinder.
The ignition switch cylinder locked and I was unable to turn the switch or remove the key. Switch cylinder had to be replaced. I understand this is a recurring problem and has not been addressed by a ford recall.
2000 ford focus; ignition cylinder failure.
My daughter tried to start the 2000 ford focus this morning and couldn't insert the key. It won't insert all the way and won't turn. The steering wheel is locked up. We have to have the car towed to the dealership now and they've quoted us more than $300 to replace the faulty cylinder. The ford tech said this happens quite frequently!
(1) normal operation of vehicle - no indications of problems or issues (2) ignition cylinder failure causing inability to start vehicle and inability to operate steering mechanisms to direct vehicle to a location outside of traffic flow. Vehicle was left stranded and unable to start in a relatively safe location, however, if failure had occurred while vehicle was in right of way (if engine had been turned off to save fuel during traffic jam - for instance ) could have presented safety issue. (3) repairs in progress - required drilling out ignition cylinder and complete replacement.
In 2004 vehicle's ignition key lock fails to work properly. Vehicle is towed to ford authorized repair and they correct the problem. In 2006 vehicle's ignition key lock fails again. Vehicle is taken to ford authorized repair and corrected again. Both times I was left stranded since the vehicle's ignition key would not turn to start the vehicle and could not be removed from the ignition. Vehicle's dash lights suddenly failed while driving at night. Lights come on and off. Several times during nightime driving the lights fail. Vehicle's door power door locks and trunk locks fail and cannot be opened with keyless entry. A fuse continues to fail possibly due to a short in the wiring system.
1. No events leading to failure. Failed with no warning. 2. Key would not turn in the ignition. Left stranded 30 minutes from home town in the middle of the night. Wait until morning to seek help. 3. Still seeking the best solution to the issue.
I purchased a 2000 ford focus se new in 2000. Since then I have been minimally satisfied with its performance despite a string of recalls. This week, I went to start my car and the ignition lock seized. I tried to turn it multiple times, bumping the steering wheel to release the lock, and eventually the key broke off in the ignition. I had to tow the car to a dealer, who could not get the lock cylinder removed without drilling it out. The dealer installed an aftermarket ignition as per ford's service bulletin on this problem. The total repair, including tow, cost me $500. I am very upset that this problem happened to me despite the federal safety agency and ford's knowledge of its prevalence (bulletins and complaints). I ask ford to initiate a recall and reimburse me for my repair expense. In the least, I ask the federal safety agency to investigate this problem and force a mandatory recall. Thank you for your time. Tudor hampton chicago, il. * nm
2000 ford focus se ignition switch failure. Key will not turn in ignition, becomes locked up and car will never start. I have to leave a key in ignition constantly so that I can drive it and not be stranded. Single mother of 2 children who would prefer to have a safe car.
Dt*: the contact stated the ignition locking mechanism failed to disengage from the locked position. Both keys were tried, but the vehicle could not be started. The service dealer was contacted, but the manufacturer was not.
I purchased a car from mega motors on 10/3/06. On 10/04/6 the car cut off on me in the middle of the expressway. I took the car to the shop and a computer diagnostic test proved that the sensors are out on the car and that the transmission is out of range. I took the car back to mega motors on 10/05/06 and I also provided them with a copy of the diagnostic report. The company isn't doing anything to help me, all they are telling me is that they can't fix the car but I can come pick it up. I didn't have the car two days before it messed up on me in the middle of traffic. Ruiz auto shop said that the car is no good. I tried calling mega motors again but they just keep me on hold for a really long time. As a paying customer I feel like I was in danger for my life and I can't get the company to provide me with another car nor give me my money back, after two days of having the car. I contacted the bbb and found that this company has had nine complaints since 2003.
I have had my 2000 ford focus for 1 year, purchased used from a dealer. It had 60,000 miles on it. Although I realize that it's an older car it's in great shape. I'm now having ignition lock-up problems, like so many other focus owners I know. It's sitting in my driveway, and I'm going to have to have it towed because there's no other recourse. The key won't go all the way in for any of my keys, and the steering wheel is locked.
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the key would not fit into the ignition. After several attempts, the key was inserted into the ignition without further incident, and the engine started. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who determined the ignition needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not alerted. The consumer experienced the problem happened again. Updated 12/15/06.
Ignition lock in 2000 ford focus freezes, either locking the key in the ignition or refusing to unlock steering wheel, or start car.
2000 ford focus zts, started to smoke from the fuse box, within 3 minutes the engine compartment was on fire and car was totally in flames. No warning signs, nothing odd about how the car ran. Just riding along and smoke starts and I pulled over asap and the car went into flames. Nothing was done to correct what ever problem it was...the car is destroyed. No one knows what caused the failure. When the car started to smoke, the smoke came from the fuse box on the drivers side. The smell of burnt plastic was smelled and as I stated before the car was in flames. I had just enough time to get out of the car and away from it.
2000 ford focus ignition switch problem (~48,000 miles). For the 2nd time since we purchased the car, the ignition switch has failed. The first time it failed, we could not turn the key to start the car and could not remove the key. This time when it failed, the switch froze in the on position, and we were not able to shut the car off. Since it is an automatic transmission, we were not even able to "kill" the engine. It happened at night, but fortunately, we were able to find an open service station... They were able stop the engine by pulling spark plug wires. Not being able to shut off the engine sure seems a safety issue to me. I understand many other people are having repeated problems with ignition switches on ford focus models. This switch is currently being replaced again for a cost of ~$300.00. Can anything be done to force ford to rectify this problem?
My 2000 ford focus has repeated episodes of ignition key being unable to turn in the switch and occasionally not able to insert key into switch. I have had the tumbler assembly replaced and after eight months the new unit has failed.
Ignition lock failure (key could not be put into lock) due to ignition lock cylinder failure. This left car and driver in a dangerous situation where car was very difficult to retrieve by tow truck (turned-over front wheels locked, no steering possible). Repair is extremely expensive. Ford declined participation in repair cost. Many complaints about this problem can be found on the internet (for example, http://cbs5.com/investigates/local_story_041015136.html, or class action law suit at http://www.fazmiclaw.com/focus.html, or excerpt "...ford has conceded that it has a problem with the ignition locks, but the company has not ordered a recall.").
Key will not turn in ignition, steering wheel is locked. Had to have ignition cylinder replaced. This appears to be a common problem in 2000 focus - perhaps a redesign of the cylinder is required.
Dt*: the contact stated all four power doors failed to lock from the inside and/or outside intermittently. Also, the rear passenger and driver's side windows would not roll down. The driver and passenger's side front windows rolled up/down intermittently. Sometimes the horn failed to sound. The manufacturer determined the problem was because of excessive dirt and dust around the contact's residence. The drivers door would not open. Updted 09/22/06.
Battery cable damage, vehicle fails to start.
Key fails to turn in the ignition cylinder. Cannot start the car.
Hello, we have a 2000 ford focus, and have had the lock cylinder freeze up for the second time in two years. Ford says this is a defect, yet there is no recall. Looking on the internet, there are many, buyers who are experiencing the same problem. Shouldn't ford be forced to recall a defective product? I am not sure I have the correct agency, so please tell me who I would need to contact if not. If so, what can we do about this? Sincerely,.
While placing the key in the ignition switch vehicle locked up. Consumer tried to restart the vehicle, but was not able to restart it. Vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection. Consumer informed mechanic that ignition switch had been replaced twice. *ak the vehicle was involved in an accident, no other information was provided in the police report. Updated.
The ignition switch on my 2000 ford focus locked up this week, preventing me from turning the key. I could insert the key into the ignition, but it refused to turn. After trying for the better part of an hour, I had to have it towed to the ford dealership. Ford put in a new ignition the following day, which is a completely different mechanism from the previous one. This leads me to believe they found the original part was flawed, and are now using an upgraded ignition switch to replace the ones that fail. It cost me $403.38 to have the new one put in. So far, ford has refused to issue a recall or extended warranty on the part. *jb
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