The factory power entry remote failed to open the doors and the trunk. The batteries have been changed but the problem still exist. The dealership feels that the problem is due to a failure in the fuse. The dealership was unable to locate the fuse. The fuse should be located behind the main fuse in the vehicle per the owner's manual. Please provide any additional information. *nm
2000 Ford Focus electrical complaints
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Vehicle is in the shop after recently being purchased for ignition repairs. *la
My 2000 ford focus will not permit me to turn the key in the ignition. This problem occurs frequently on the 2000 and 2001 focus, as noted at: http://www.autowhiz.com/netscape/boards/showmessages.php?id=1275. Since these cars are widely purchased for young adults to use, ford should recall and replace these cylinders.
Consumer stated ignition switch was defective. Consumer indicated that the previous owner had the ignition switch replaced once. When the key was placed in the ignition and turned nothing happened.
Ignition doesn't work, steering wheel locks and ignition cylinder occasionally comes out. Also while driving, the steering wheel fell off. *la the vehicle overheated when the air condition was turned on, the dealer replaced a pinched wire behind the dash, the air condition was not cool enough, the evaporator core had a leak.
Ignition switch overheated and malfunctioned. *ak
Battery cable shorted out. Also, there were some broken wires in the electrical system. Recalls were issued for both of these failures. *ak the manufacturer indicated tht the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recalls due to VIN. The throttle body cable malfuntioned.
Ignition switch locks up & won't turn. See many more complaints on identical issue with 2000 ford focus at ww.automotivetalk.net/showmessages.php?id=1275. We all can't be crazy and we're all going broke over the same problem? Shouldn't ford take care of their own defaults? Help?
June 2003 & february 2004: ignition key would not turn ignition cylinder nor would the steering wheel unlock. Ford dealer stated they have contacted the manufacturer numerous times due to this problem occuring alot and the dealer stated that the manufacturer was not concerned and would not be doing anything about this. Dealership is standing behind initial repair in 2003 as starting date of 1 year warranty even though they do acknowledge that the same thing happened again in 2004. If this problem occurs again outside of the 1 year warranty with the initial fix, we will have to pay for it again. We feel this needs to be addressed and some action taken.
While driving vehicle stalled. Driver was able to restart vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic was not able to resolve the problem.
While vacationing in michigan, I found my self locked out of the car. My key wouldn't even go into the ignition. I tried and tried then called the nearest ford dealership. They said I could have it towed to their facility and they may get to it tomorrow . I'm on vacation! They advised me to get a locksmith to fix it. So I called someone from the phone book. He came and broke apart my ignition and gave me a key. Now my ignition is loose and the key only goes in part way. The key won't unlock the drivers door...it just keeps relocking it as fast as I unlock it. Which brings me to my other complaint....I had the dealer replace the door-lock switch twice because it would lock/unlock several times in a row when I started the car. It still does it.
Other than the recalls and the brakes squeaking constantly, everything was fine with my 2000 focus up until 1 month after the warranty expired. Almost one month to the day, the instrument cluster stopped working. Ford would replace it at a cost of at least $500, so I replaced it myself by ordering a part on line for a total of $45. A couple of months later, the ignition cylinder would not allow the key to fit all the way in and as a result the car was not able to start, resulting in a cost of around $300 to replace. I am beginning to see the stalling problem from the faulty fuel pump. Now my automatic door locks and trunk release just stopped working and the car is making a very odd grinding noise when you turn. It would be one thing if I was the only one with these problems, but the facts are out there and many, many, many people are all having the exact same problems! I have written to ford main offices and my local ford dealership serveral times on these matters and I have never heard anything back. I honestly am never buying a ford vehicle again.
Ignition lock cylander jammed, inserted key, cannot turn key. Had to replace lock cylander. This is the second such incident in six months.
Ford focus 2000 ignition locks for the 15th time. I went to dealer and they charged me $450 to fix my well known problem. People from the dealer told me that it is common that people bring their ford focus to repair the ignition. I would not recomend buying car from ford. I had a ford escort once that I had to replace the computer because I went on reverse for more than 150 yards. It seems like I never learn.
I was unable to insert the key into the ignition and therefore unable to start the vehicle. Neither of the two key I had would work. According to my limited web research, this is not an uncommon occurrence for ford focus owners. Unfortunately, no recall currently addresses this exceptionally inconvenient $400-$500 repair.
Ignition switch failed. Key would only advance halfway. Finally able to insert key, but could not turn to unlock steering column.
Ignition switch failure.
The key would not turn after pulling it out of ignition. It was below zero that day. It was night time and I was stranded several miles from my home. I called home to have the spare sent along with a ride and the spare would not work either. I had to leave my car where it was for 2 days until I could pay a locksmith to put in a new ignition switch (keyed and installed).
I placed my key in the ignition and it would not turn to the start position.
I tried to start my car and the key would not turn. The ignition was locked. I tried several times and it would not turn. I read on a ford focus forum online that several other focus owners have experienced this same problem and one tow truck driver hit the key in the ignition to get it started. I had to result to doing the same and it worked. The other problem now is that my key is now stuck in the ignition and will not come out. The dealer wants to charge $380+ and this is outrageous! There are thousands of complaints about this ignition lock problem. My concern is that this problem could have happened anywhere. Thank goodness it happened at home close to internet resources. Otherwise, I would have been stranded somewhere with 3 young children and no means of starting my car.
Ignition switch locked without warning.
On an extremely cold day I was unable to turn the key in the ignition of my 2000 ford focus zts. I had to contact roadside assistance and wait for a tow truck to bring my vehicle to the dealer. The dealer in turn replaced the faulty ignition lock cylinder.
Ignition lock has broken twice, stranding me and requiring a tow to the dealer and over $300 in repair costs.a search of the web shows that this is a very common failure on 2000 and 2001 ford focus.
The "securikey" ignition cylinder is subject to repeated failures. Initially the ignition will not turn until the steering wheel is "wiggled." then after a time, the unit fails completely. This does pose a problem when attempting to restart the vehicle after a "panic stop," where the engine stall/stops. Especially un-nerving in traffice. 1st failure 9/30/2001 at 18,990 miles. Lock cylinder was replaced. 2nd complete failure 1/9/2004 at 49,400 miles. Currently the vehicle is experiencing the same problems and I am returning it to the ford service shop for another repair. The manager of the same shop stated that this is a common problem with this model year, 2000 ford focus, but that one replacement usually fixes the problem. I suspect there are no return visits since the prudent consumer would probably dump the vehicle in favor of a more reliable auto.
The consumer experienced two defects with her vehicle. *ph the back passenger seat belt was placed in backwards per manufacturer, the volume on the radio increased and decreased without control, the gear stick slid off the post, the vehicle stalled when going to a complete stop, the power knob to the radio would become sticky whenever the sun was present, the trunk would not open, the ignition switch jammed twice, the rear view mirror was stuck in the open position, and the steering wheel adjuster did not exist. The consumer requested compensation. *sc
2000 ford focus zx3. 111,000 miles. Could not get key to go into ignition smoothly. When I finally did, it would not turn. Finally got started and had dealer repair. Dealer replaced ignition lock. Service advisor said this was a frequent problem with this model and suggested I contact ford. Same night, new lock also failed. Dealer had to replace a second time. Ford customer relationship center said they could not help me recover repair expense. Internet searches clearly identify this as a known problem by ford with numerous complaints and failures as early as 10 to 15 thousand miles. Ford should reimburse customers for this known defect just as they did with the fuel pump on this same model.
I have been having consistent difficulties and problems with the ignition switch/ ignition lock cylinder on my 200 ford focus. Sometimes the key will not go in all the way, other times it will not turn. This has caused me to be stranded several times. I went to my ford dealership and was told that they have replaced tons of them. Also, this is clearly a common problem when researching it online and at various newsgroups.
The driver placed the key in the ignition but the vehicle would not engage. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic determined the ignition switch needed to be replaced. *nm the ignition switch was replaced two times, power locks were inoperative, alarm was inoperative, trunk inoperative, and the window(s) were hard to close (must be forced down 3-4 times). *sc
Key had trouble going in to ignition switch, when key finally did go in, key will not turn. Car will not start. Car towed to dealer, tow truck driver said my car was 5 or 6th this week with same problem! Dealer informed problem was not under warranty and there was no recall for the problem. Total cost was almost $600 including tow bill!
Ingition stuck. Key will not go in fully. Steering wheel locked. The rarely used spare key doesn't work either. Dealer expects to have to replace cylinder.
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