Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to start the engine, the keys would not fit into the ignition. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who determined the ignition module needed replaced. The manufacturer was alerted.
2000 Ford Focus electrical complaints
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Early on I had issues with stalling but just thought it to be weird for the car would turn back on..would power down while driving then I could start it over again. Wasn't until recently it became an issue that worried me when I was on a trip and it did it 3 times in a row and it wouldn't start on the second time but then did on the third try. I had been pulling out into heavy traffic when car just died.. Everything went dead. Tonight my engine light came on and I started searching the net looking for reasons why when I came across the stalling issues with the ford focus 2000. I have also encountered multiple problems with the car over the years and until recently have stayed under 50,000 miles. I also had the locking of the ignition which was replaced by the dealing but last time I took the car in for the rear bearings they told me my car was not one of the 21 states it had issues with. I see they have now included that to go into all 50 states. At this point I am really scared to drive this car anymore and was just getting ready to do an out of state drive which I am putting on hold. I've had other issues that are nothing compared to the car stalling out in traffic.. It just stops.. Steering freezes brakes lock.. Its a mess and a danger to my child's life and mine. The latest problem of stalling plus the gas pressure seems to be an issue.. I press on the gas and it seems to sputter as if the car wasn't getting enough gas and almost dies.. I thought maybe my clutch was going out but that doesn't seem to be the case. It has not been a cause of an accident thank goodness but have come very close. This is a danger to other drivers and to myself.
Steering column will not unlock.
2000 ford focus key would not turn into lock position. Upon inspection mechanic determined the lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The lock cylinder has been replaced twice. *kb *nm***nar***
My ford focus ignition switch wont turn. I stopped in the middle of the dessert about 400 miles from home to fill the gas. I had to pay $140 the tow truck to get to the nearest village, and $400 for a new ignition switch and night at a cheap hotel ($60) I have read a lot about these kind of crappy cars having the exactly same problem. Please call it a recall :(.
Ignition cylinder completely locked up without any indication that a problem was imminent. Vehicle could not be started. Had to be towed to dealer for repair. After researching, have found this appears to be a common problem in the 2000 focus. Could be a safety issue if car is needed in an emergency, or leaves you stranded.
2000 ford focus zts and the ignition cylinder has locked up 4 different times in the last 3 weeks.
The ignition switch on my 2000 ford focus is periodically locking up. I've had it happen where you put the key in and it won't turn. Tonight, the key wouldn't even go in all the way, it would only take about 1/3 of the key and no more. It eventually took the key after about a half hour of trying. This seems to be a common complaint, but one that ford so far has refused to issue a recall on.
Ignition switch on 2000 ford focus locked up, almost $600 to replace.
Toward the end of july, 2006, I started having difficulty being able to turn my key in the ignition. I would have to jiggle it a little for it to turn. On august 1st my key would not turn at all and have not been able to drive my car since.
I have had to replace my ignition switch twice in the last year and a half. And now it has stopped working again. I think ford should resolve this issue at no cost to the consumer. The cost of repairs is approaching $900.
Steering column locked, key will not turn in ignition.
The ignition of my 2000 ford focus I was stuck at dallas airport after a job interview for about three hours in 90 degree heat. It was repaired and locked up again this time in front of my hours.
Broken ignition-lock cylinder.
Ignition switch locked, battery light on, driver side seat belt locked up, plus all kinds of issues from day one. Tons of manufacturer recalls.
Ignition cylinder locks up which requires total replacement of assembly. It has happened three (3) very unfortunate times, each requiring replacement of the assembly. In the right situation it could (and one of those was) dangerous.
For the second time, we have had to replace the ignition switch in our 2000 ford focus. I was under the impression that ford made quality cars. Evidently this is not the case.
My 2000 ford focus zx3 ignition has locked up, and I'm unable to turn my key at all to get it started. Another focus nightmare. My car has been giving me problems since day one. I have lord knows how many recalls, and I still have problems that should have been recalled and haven't been. I can't take this anymore. No one has money to waste on a new car that gives them problems. What's the purpose of the purchase? You lose out as a customer, dealing with ford vehicles.
I was driving my ford focus & the front coil spring broke while I was driving the front end of the car collapsed on the front tire. I was driving 65 miles and hour seconds before I fortunately slowed down to a stop...noticed a noise like a flat tire, something did not feel right just before it collapsed on the road, I again thank god, I decided to turn around to go back home & immediately upon that turn around the car collapsed. These recalls safety campaigns are risking my life, but terrifies me for my newly driving son behind the wheel. As if that is not bad enough, I now have to file this complaint also. Electrical system ignition---unable to remove key....car was unable to be towed car locked up..steering everything. Cost of repair was quoted from $382.00 from ford service dealer...meanwhile the huge inconvenience car parking fees..for being in a public parking lot.
My 2000 ford focus zx3 ignition is failing, as have many others from the research I've done. The same component is fitted into my wife's mazda tribute which also failed on her. Ford should issue a recall on this very poor quality item.
Ignition cylinder locked solid. Car could not be started.
Our 2000 ford focus had an ignition problem that left my fiancee stranded at work in the night. The key was unable to be placed into the ignition. The car was not broken into and there was no prior damage to the ignition. It caused me to travel to her work over an hour away to pick her up and the car ended up being towed. If it would have been an automatic we would have needed a locksmith in order to get it into gear. As a result of this incident we replaced the car with a new toyota. This was the third incident in 4 months and it cost us over $1,000.00 to repair it.
The key will go into the ignition but will not turn. The steering wheel will not unlock itself. I've been trying for an hour and am getting really fed up.
My car's ignition switch went on me first at a grocery store, stranding me. After walking across the busy street to the ford dealership, as soon as I told them the make of the car they knew exactly what the problem was. I got the car to start by tapping the key while in the ignition (only a temporary solution). Soon after my car ignition, luckily this time in the safety of my own driveway, went out completely. I had to get the car towed and am now facing a $500-800 cost to get the problem fixed. I am a student who is now saving up so I can get my car fixed and get back to life as usual.
Dt*: the contact stated that the ignition locked; the key could be placed in the ignition but it would not turn. A locksmith repaired it. On the first occurrence, the repairs were made at the owner's expense, however the contact expressed there should be a recall or reimbursement.
I have a 2000 ford focus which has needed the ignition switch changed three times in 60,000 miles.
Rear deck lid brake light incredibly sensitive to vibration with push in bulbs. Just closing trunk causes brake light to fail. Dealer claims this is not a recall.
The ignition lock cylinder of my 2000 ford focus would not turn leaving me stranded.
Sticky key. Ignition locks up and cannot turn key. Key locks up.
We have a 2000 ford focus se and about two weeks ago the headlights stopped working (late at night). It was then discovered that every time a new fuse was put in, it would just blow right away. We took it to a private automobile repair shop and they discovered that the deck lid wire harness had broken wires at the bend area causing the loss of power and lights which resulted in damage to other wires. There were multiple wires which were damaged and needed to be repaired. This was all because of the defect in the deck lid wire harness. We have a copy of a the federal safety agency recall bulletin which states that this defect was under a recall in december 2000. We have called ford and also spoke to our local ford dealer and they are telling us that our car does not have a recall for this defect. It is very obvious to anyone who would see the rear deck lid that there is a very clear defect. The wires are frayed and melted together. The gentleman who repaired our car said this is definitely the cause of the problem. The wires on the deck lid are still need of repair and something needs to be done to the bend area to prevent this from happening again. Ford is telling us that they are not responsible and it is not their problem. The reference number for the federal safety agency recall is 00v411000. Mfg. Campaign no: 00s50. We would appreciate any help in getting this matter settled to prevent further damage. We would also like to be reimbursed for the garage bill which was caused from the deck lid wire harness defect. Thank you in advance for your help with this.
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