After the recall regarding the battery cables was performed, the problem recurred.
2000 Ford Focus electrical complaints
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The ignition switch failed, the dealer charged the consumer $350.00 to replace.
Consumer was unable to turn the key in the ignition to start the vehicle. Cause was unknown.
The electrical system for the doors failed, which caused the driver side door not to open.*jb
After the recall for the battery cable 02 v 288 000, was performed, a week later the vehicle caught on fire.
Key had trouble going into the ignition switch, when it finally did go in, it will not turn. Car will not start. Car needed to be towed to the dealer and was informed it was not under warranty nor was there a recall on it.
Consumer received a recall notice #02s42 to replace the battery wire. The consumer was traveling on the highway and she noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle caught on fire.
The ignition switch failed without warning, which caused the vehicle to stall. The ignition switch was replaced 3 times.
Ford ignition cylinder defect. Key will not insert all the way, it takes numerous tries, once inserted will not rotate to start position.
I own a 2000 ford focus. I had my ignition cylinder replaced in june 2002. Then on march 2, 2003 it happened again. I have spent nearly $600 on this part in the last 9 months and I am still paying for my car. An ignition should usually out last the life of the car. I am very dissatisfied with the service I am receiving from ford and I know this will be a re-occurring problem. They also had to shave my key a little to make it work but it does not feel the way it used to and it really bothers me because I know it will happen again.
I sent this letter to ford in may of 2000 I purchased a ford focus, thinking it would be a safe, low maintenance car, considering it had been in europe since 1997. I would think this would be plenty of time to work out any bugs you may have. Or, should I call them recalls. I think a car that has 16 recalls, most of them which I would consider safety issues, should be recalled entirely. I have had other issues with this car as well. My key would not turn, seat belts locking for no reason, door handles not opening the door (this is all happening again). And one that has not been addressed, brakes. I am now on my third set of front rotors since I have purchased the car. The same thing has happened every time. The driver side rotor and pad will wear completely down yet the passenger side will be just fine. I have talked to other focus owners and the same thing is happening. I still have my last set of rotors just to prove it. I got smart this time and bought replacements that were not made by you. Stop tech cross drilled rotors and ebc greenstuff kevlar pads. I also replaced the driver side caliper with a non-ford replacement. I want out of this car because I feel it is unsafe. I also would like to warn other focus owners that this car is unsafe. You also had better not send me to the dealership again. What does the dealership have to do with the production of an unsafe car? Nothing, except that they sell it. I am not putting up with ford pushing me around or giving me the run around either. This car is extremely unsafe and should not be on the road. I did not do this before but this time you leave me no choice. This letter will be sent to as many bad product websites as I can find. It will also be sent to the federal safety agency, consumer reports and the better business bureau. You did not do anything with my previous complaint and now there are more issues with this product that not only concern safety, but the life of the car. Something will be done.
Replaced ignition lock and cylinder twice on a 2000 ford focus. Had to have the car towed. The steering wheel occasionally locks. Have around 46338 miles on the automobile. The bill was $215.52. Purchased the automobile from team ford in tarboro, north carolina.
The ignition switch locked up.
Consumer was informed no parts were available regarding the battery cables recall # 02v288000.
The vehicle did not start, when consumer inserted the key in the ignition there was a clicking noise.
The horn was inoperative.
the federal safety agency#02-V-288-000:THE DEALER DID NOT PERFORM THE RECALL ON CONSUMER'S VEHICLE.
The ignition switch failed which caused the vehicle to stall.*jb
The ignition was replaced twice, it took numerous tries before the vehicle started.
The lights on the console flickered on and off, and also the vehicle stalled without warning.
2000 focus with ignition switch failure. Car is just out of warranty (39000 miles). Ford will not cover repair. Also front sway bars loose.
The ignition switch/ steering column was replaced 3 times.*jb
The consumer was informed that the manufacturer did not give the dealer the code to perform the battery cable recall 02 v 288 000. *jb
Ignition failed, had to be replaced, tires wear incredibly fast (4 sets of tires at 45000 miles), radio cut out, had to be replaced twice, brakes failed at least three times causing two accidents, dealership said they replaced them, but lied and never did, was forced to spend $500 having them replaced, trunk doesn't close, bad suspension, spun out on an exit ramp
No parts were available regarding the recall for the battery cables recall 02 v 288 000.
Consumer noticed a fire near the shift lever while the vehicle was turned off.
My complaint deals with the 2000 ford focus . I purchased this vehicle in june of 2001 with 100 miles on the odometer. Since then I have had to bring my car back for a few recals. One of the recals was the rear suspension where my car lost control and I veered off the road....luckily noone was hurt. The reason why I am writing this complaint is because I understand that there is a investigation on the focus for various problems. I wanted to add to the investigation by saying that I just spent 340 bucks on my ignition switch because it wouldn't turn which I understand is a common problem and I also had problems with my car stalling in the middle of the thruway. I almost crashed into an eighteen wheeler! I have had the fuel pump replaced and my car still idols very rough and occasionaly stalls out when I am stopped. Ford should be embarrased by this and should take all focus's off the road! I read that there were hundreds of ford focus' with the exact same problem but no recal was issued
Could not put key in ignition and steering wheel locked. Needed to have car towed to dealer. Dealership had a brand new replacment part they told me was "defective" and they had to go to another dealer to get part. Ignition switch was completely replaced at a cost of $260 +/-. 40,000 miles on car and is a 2000 wagon model.
Went to ne from mn for xmas. Parked focus in parking garage. Came out on xmas eve; put key in ignition, would not turn. When trying to get the steering wheel to turn; locked up. Called ford motor and none of their suggestions worked. Had to have focus towed to local dealer to repair and rekey ignition cylinder. Total cost $260+ (which is low from what I hear). Tow driver mentioned something very fishy,"I've towed more than 12 focus's and every single one of them had this same ignition/key problem... ...ford wont recall until this ignition/key problem becomes a safety issue when someone freezes on the side of the road because they cannot start their car." interesting. Ford must be required to recal for this problem. Its a trap for dealers to make money off this problem. Please follow up!
The key would not turn once in the ignition and was difficult to remove, the dealer replaced the ignition tumbler. The consumer has also replaced the brakes, tires and radiator deflector.
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