Dt: the contact stated the ignition locked up while attempting to start the vehicle. After driving the vehicle to a designation the locksmith replaced the ignition switch. The dealership found on the internet several other year model vehicles with ignition switch problems. *ak.
2000 Ford Focus electrical complaints
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Focus ignition locks up, contacted dealer about problem and they informed me this is a very common problem, ford knows about it but it is not a recall item. If ford is aware of a defect why is there no recall!!
Ignition switch defective. The key wouldn't turn into the ignition lock.
Dt: the contact stated the key would not go into the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, and they stated the ignition was worn out. They repaired the vehicle, but the contact has not taken possession of the vehicle.
2000 ford focus ignition seized. *ts
Steering wheel locked and key would not turn in ignition. Had to have the vehicle towed to repair shop. Cost to repair is $250. Not happy at all!
The ignition and column. I put the key in the ignition, it beeps, but the steering stays locked. I've tried to wiggle and jamming the key into the ignition because that's what a ford dealership suggested me to do. He also gave me a quote over the phone $350. Now how often is that. I see that a lot of people own this type of vehicle are having the same exact problem I'm having and ford doesn't consider it a recall or defect. I think they should since ford is suppose to be a reputable car.
Ignition cylinder is malfunctioning. Key will not insert all the way and will not turn ignition cylinder.
Steering wheel and ignition switch are locked up and I can not start my car.
I have a 2000 ford focus. Over the past month my key would not turn in my ignition but with some play it would turn. On saturday dec 17, 2005 I tried to start my car while on a family trip and my key wouldn't turn. I now have to spend $300 to get it fixed at my local ford service shop. I also have to pay to get my car towed 40 miles to my hometown. The part that is failing is the ignition lock cylinder. My brother had his replaced last month for the same thing and I have to change my wife soon because her focus is also doing the same thing.
The ignition of my ford focus zx3 once refused to accept the key, and had to be replaced, at my expense. That second tumbler is failing now also, and will need to be replaced again. I just found out from a website (www.automotivetalk.net/showmessages.php?id=1275) that this is a huge, recurring problem. One person quoted a tow truck driver as saying that "this is the fourth one of these with this problem that I've towed to ford this week!" one of the post writers suggested that we contact you at the federal safety agency to report an obvious defect, with hopes of a much deserved manufacturer's recall. Thank you!
Since I have owned the vehicle I have had problems with the ignition. It would stick after I had removed the key, and the chime would sound when I opened the door. Then starting about 2 or 3 weeks ago, my husband attempted to put the key in and it would not go into the ignition completely. He finally worked it in and we had trouble getting the key out and putting it back in since that day. The incident that happened on this date is that the key, even though it goes all the way into the ignition, it will not turn the cylinder. I cannot drive my car, and it must be towed to the dealership to have the cylinder replaced.
I bought a 2000 ford focus used in february 2005. On december 11, 2005 my ignition cylinder would not turn for the first time. The next day I had to be towed home because the car wouldn't start. I took it to a ford dealership and had the ignition cylinder replaced for $283.
Key keeps getting stuck in ignition, now the key won't even go into the ignition, will have to replace (right before christmas!) the ignition switch for $400, plus towing costs.
I went to start my car and the key would not turn over. The ignition was locked up and nothing I did would release it. I try to move that steering wheel, step on the brakes, move the gear shift, nothing. It has done it before but I was able to get it to steering wheel to move and the car start. But not now. Now it is being tow to get it fix. I also have had problems with the radio not working because the front of the radio becomes warped. And will not touch the prongs inside the radio. Had it replace one time before and now I brought one to put in there.
Brakes will not work when car first driven in morning. Have to stand on the brakes to avoid hitting someone. Ford will not fix this. This car is extremely dangerous along with the water leak, bad ignition key tumbler and poor gas mileage. It has been rotten from the get go. Needs to be recalled!
2000 ford focus ignition problems.
My key would no longer fit in the ignition leaving the car undrivable with the wheels locked which made towing near impossible. In the first instance the ford service department replaced the ignition and advised me I was starting my car incorrectly. They said I needed to fully depress the key in the ignition before turning it. It is not possible to do otherwise. 17 months later it has failed again. They have just replaced my second ignition in 2 years and I was now told that this is not a faulty part but due to the weather in northeast ohio.
The replacement of the ignition on my 2000 ford focus should have been a recall. It has left me stranded on various occasions. I had to pay over two hundred dollars to correct a manufacturer failure within the ignition.
My ignition locked up and left me stranded for a few hours. I could barely put the key in, and when I did get it in, it would not turn. It caused me to miss 4 hours of work. I called a ford service technician, and he told me this is a common problem with the focus. How come there is not a recall. I have researched the issue, and it seems like everyone that owns a ford focus, has had this issue happen to them.
Ignition defect. Ignition mechanism failed - key will not turn move or engine over.
My son took the car to lowe's and when he came out of the store the key would go in but would not turn. Upon my investigation the parts guy at mike bass ford told me that they get 2-3 focus's a week in for the same problem, the ignition tumbler is a whopping $86 and some change plus labor, plus tow. That is outrageous!
I have a 2000 ford focus, and would like to make a complaint about the ignition switch locking up and preventing the car from turning on. I researched this, and it is a common problem among focus owners. Ford may say that this is not a safety concern, but being the father of a 3 month old baby, I strongly disagree. Luckily, the ignition locked up in our driveway. What if this were to happen in the middle of nowhere, during the winter. Now, that is my safety concern.
Key would not turn in the ignition switch. Dealership stated that the ignition lock cylinder was broken due to wear and tear and cold weather. Dealership removed broken cylinder and installed new ignition cylinder in march 2003. Problem has recurred november 2005.
My 2000 ford focus ignition switch has failed the 2nd time in a little over a year. When I insert the key in the ignition it will not turn regardless of what I do. With the first incident (10/15/2004) I had the vehicle towed to the ford dealership and ended up paying $115.42 out of pocket--the remaining $155.09 was covered under the extended warranty. The dealership replaced the lock cylinder. Today, 11/24/05, my husband experienced the same problem. This time I am going to call a locksmith to do the work -- apparently this is a very common problem in the focus (many fellow focus owners on a website recommended a locksmith over going to a dealership to save both time and money). This problem has been costly, inconvenient and unsafe--as we have been left stranded. Please make this a recall!
On occasion, ignition will not turn. Happens at least one to two times per month on the average. In august, could not start car for 4 days. Dealer says new ignition will cost around $300.
Upon trying to start my car, I found that the keys (both of them) would not fit into the ignition, thus preventing me from starting my car. This happened for the second time (the first time--2 days ago--I got it in after 3 or 4 tries), and now I can't drive my car. I have noticed that this is a recurrent problem with ford focus vehicles, and a recall needs to be issued. I will now have to take it to the shop to get the ignition switch fixed.
Dt: the contact stated there was an electrical problem. The dealer said it was a problem with the sensors within the fuel pump. The dealer said they would need to replace the sensors to remedy the problem. Due to the numerous attempted repairs that have not corrected the problem he was not going to have the vehicle repaired at this time. The contact already spent enough money having the vehicle repaired, and should not be out any more money for attempts to repair the vehicle.
My car ran fine until one morning (first day of college, no less!) the key would not insert into the ignition. Repeated attempts were made to insert it--jiggling, cleaning the key, blowing out the cylinder--with no luck. Car had to be towed to the dealership where the ignition barrel had to be replaced. I was just a hair out of warranty so the expense came out of my pocket. The tow truck driver said this was a very common problem with focus'. What a pain!
1. Went to start car and the key wouldn't turn 2. Ignition cylinder which I have learned is a major problem with this car. Late for work 3. $411.00 for labor to drill out and replace and to purchase a new set of keys.
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