Ignition-the key will not turn when entered into the ignition the cylinder needs to be replaced. When I contacted ford service deparment I was advised that this is a very common problem in these cars. Ford motor company denies to recognize this as recall which I believe they should since they are having so many of these problems with this car.
2000 Ford Focus electrical complaints
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Upon trying to start the vehicle. The key would not turn. It took the consumer numerous tries to get the vehicle started. Please provide additional information.
1) stalling, stuttering and or slow acceleration 2) gauges and lights inside and outside the vehicle are fluctuating as they wish. He car was taken to the dealer three times so they could diagnosis and work on the problem. 1st time there was a recall performed on the fdm (fuel delivery module). 2nd time they gave it a computer update and then all of the electrical problems began to occur. Third time they sent me away saying there is not a problem. 2 weeks later with all the symptoms giving lots of problems (shuttering and stuttering, car stalled many times while traveling on the interstate etc.). Finally it quit all together when electrically it blew up or shorted out somewhere. All the gauges were fluctuating empty to full,0 to 100 MPH, air bag illuminated etc. Cabin lamps went crazy. The car smelled like it was burning in the cabin. Found no burnt or melted wires. I called the dealer to get them to pick up the car and they told me the battery went dead. When they test drove it now being the fourth time they said it needed new spark plugs and wires. I just cannot believe what they are telling me so I pulled this vehicle out of their care.
I just bought a used 2000 ford focus zx3 from fairfax honda, 11050 main street, fairfax, va, 888‑455‑7291 (seller: kazim raza) on october 5th, 2004!!! The dealer told me that I have a 2 months warranty on the car! This morning I was trying to start the engine but was unable to unlock the ignition lock. I have tried to move the steering wheel and used both keys but the lock does not move. Also, both keys dont move smoothly into the lock. I contacted the dealer to request a technician come out and change the lock but he refuses to do so. He is saying the warranty only applies to the engine and power train. I am very concerned with this lock since my fear is that it may lock during driving which would cause a very dangerous situation.
Everything was great with the car until recently. Can insert key into the ignition, but cannot turn the key. I pull the key in and out until something catches and it will finally turn. Sometimes it takes 2 minutes, sometimes 30 minutes.
2000 ford focus ignition key will not turn, steering column and ignition switch froze. Seems to be a common problem with this vehicle due to faulty design. Reference: http://www.automotiveforums.com/t158426.html ford should recall and replace ignition switches as I can no longer trust this vehicle to be reliable enough to transport my wife and daughter safely.
Just had our second $350 ignition lock replacement in 2000 ford focus w/ 44000 miles on it. I talked to the service manager at sarasota ford who stated that "honestly, you're the first one I've seen". Well, I've been (belatedly) reading through web sites with loads of the same complaint!!!
Car would not accept key after turning off ignition. Had to have towed to ford dealership. They said ignition lock broke and replaced it car only had 39000 miles on it. 284.39 cost of replacement plus towing charges.
2000 ford focus zx3. I'm having a problem with the steering wheel locking up and the ignition key won't turn. Had to tow it to the dealer to change the ignition cylinder.
Ignition key cylinder. Keys either ware out or cylinder goes bad first.. Time cylinder had to be replaced in march of 2004. This time october 4. 2004 dealer said key was worn out I have two keys the spare is almost new and that one would not work either dealer did not have answer to that one. Is this a common problem with 2000 ford focus if so I need some kind of proof to show dealer to get my money back. Please help me if you can or point me in the right direction . Thank you albert j. Bernier.
Vehicle was idling in a parking lot and a fire started under hood. The entire vehicle was quickly engulfed, and the car was left unrecognizable within 5 minutes. Three other vehicles were damaged.
Consumer was unable to insert the key inside the ignition. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that ignition switch needed to be replaced , and replaced it. However, the problem recurred.
Consumer stated ignition locked. As a result, consumer was not able to turn the vehicle off.
Ignition locked up in june, 2003 and again september, 2004. Both times, the ignition had to be drilled out, a replacement ignition switched installed, the car had to be rekeyed. When ignition locked, unable to turn key. Car was in park both times incident occurred.
After having a difficult time of turning the ignition switch on consumer could not shift the vehicle into park. Every attempt would cause a grinding nose. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer, who replaced the entire ignition cylinder.
It was hard for the consumer to get the ignition key released from the ignition switch . Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak lock/ignition core failed to respont to key and the consumer was stranded at night. The key would not turn in the ignition eventually the key would not even go in the ignition. The consumer could not start the vehicle nor turn on the power to roll up the power windows. The consumer stated that online resources have shown this to be common to ford focus.
2000 ford focus se, key will not go into ignition. Can not start car.
2000 ford focus ignition cylinder.
Purchased new sept 2000 @ 13 miles feb 2003 ignition switch froze, @ 25,375 miles replaced under 36/36k warranty. Sept 2004 ignition switch froze @ 45,150 miles replaced by ford and paid by owner for $354.00. In each case I was stranded and had to pay for towing and a rental car. Ford keeps replacing the switch with a faulty switch. This should be a recall.
Ignition switch failure. Key would not turn in the ignition switch.
The consumer placed the key inside of the ignition switch, but the switch failed to turn. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the ignition switch needed replacement. Please fill in additional information.
Went to lock doors using power door locks, power door lock system failed. Research on internet showed this is a common problem amung owners of ford focus. Replacement of fuse and checking of locking system. 20 minutes of research on google with ford focus fuse 63 returned many results where owners have documented this problem and others have inquired about this problem.
Ignition system has failed for the 3rd time in 40,000 miles - I can insert the key into the ignition and turn it through the first three position, but cannont turn it into the start position. Both previous failures where repaired at ford dealerships with the replacement of the ignition cylinder.
The ingition cylinder of my 2000 ford focus completely locked up. Ford has done nothing to compensate for the cost incurred during repair. This is a highly documented defect and should be covered by a recall.
Headlights/radio and electrical parts would come on and off on their own. Consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicated the problem
My ignition cylinder locks, I.e. I put the key in the ignition and it will not turn. I had the ignition cylinder replaced 9 months ago. Now the same problem has occurred. Cannot start my car.
Key to my ford focus would not turn in the cylinder and was unable to start my car. Had to have car towed and a new ignition cylinder installed. Towing, parts and labor costs $400.
We have a 2000 ford focus and it has been in and out of the shop for the same problem. The car stalls at times and the lights of the car go off and on as well as the radio and the speedometer go crazy from on side to the other. I can be driving and have the radio off and it will turn on. The car stalled for the first time on oct. 22 2001 and it didn't restart so we took it to ford and they replaced the fuel pump. The car drove good for a while and then it started all over again. So we took it to ford on sept. 30 2002 and they told us that it was altenator. So we had it replaced. The car did good for a while and then on july 16 2003 the engine would stall. Ford said that this time it was vacuum leak and they replaced the tube assembly. The car still had the same problem and we took it in on july 18 2003 the engine would stall. Ford said that it was the fuel pump once again. So we had it replaced. The car still had the same problem so we took it back to ford and they said it was the altenator. We couldn't afford to have it fixed by ford so we had the altenator fixed with someone else. On sept. 17 2003 we could not start the car and we had to have it towed. Ford said that it was the ignition cylinder and we had it replaced. After all of this the car did ok for a little while but on jan. 28 2004 the engine begain to stall once again. Ford said that it was the fuel pump once again so we had it replaced. On feb. 4 2004 the gas would leak when you filled the tank. Ford said it was the pump retaining nut not seated properly. The car still did not act good it started out slow with the car stalling every now and then and then it just would stall and turn off while you are driving. And sometimes the car would not ever start again untill 15 min would pass and then it would start. On aug. 20 2004 we took it to ford and they said that the alternator. So we had it replaced for the 3rd time.
Consumer placed the key inside the ignition switch and key would not start the vehicle. It was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that ignition switch needed to be replaced, and replaced it.
Faulty ignition cylinder, second replacement in 18 months. 1st time ignition would not turn & key stuck. 2nd time car would not turn over, service tech claims components inside were broken.
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