Consumer experiencing many problems with ignition, key will not turn when inserted in ignition switch. Dealer replaced ignition.
2000 Ford Focus electrical complaints
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While driving at high speeds all lights on the dash started blinking. Vehicle was shaking and engine died. Please provide any further information.
Key would not go into ignition. When I finally got it in, it would not turn. Car had to be towed to dealer. Dealer tried to tell me it was because the locks had not been lubricated on a regular basis (car with 30k miles).
Vehicle stalled out, and consumer left it where it was. Then, he went back 3 hours later only to find that vehicle had burned up. He was told by the fire department that there was a vehicle fire.
Consumer states the ignition lock/switch mechanism failed, causing ignition key to get stuck and the steering wheel to lock.
Sometimes key will not fit in ignition. Took to dealer, and they stated that ignition is off track. Please provide any further information.
While traveling on highway another motorist flagged him down to inform that there was fire coming from underneath the vehicle. He pulled over , lifted hood up, and vehicle was on fire.
This car has had 4 recalls so far. In addition to the recalls I have had it in for other problems like the gas light failed to to work, the igntion part after turning car off would act like the key was still in. The biggest complaint I have is the brakes at 9000 miles I had it in to check the brakes and then 8000 miles later my roters went bad. I do not feel safe in this car at all.
Ignition freezes after inserting key; after several attempts it turns over.
Key ignition would not start car.
I want to report a problem with my focus. My car seems to have a problem that the dealer is not able to pinpoint. Whenever I have my lights on at night I have a bad poblem with the headlights flickering along with my dash lights. The dealer says it cant duplicate the problem but it happens every time I turn the lights on. My niece also has a 2000 focus and it does the same thing. I think there is a problem with the electrical system on this car along with the many other problems with this car. Have you gotten any other complaints of this nature. It seems to be a ground problem. I have also noticed it on the road with other focuses that I see driving at night. Please let me know if other people have complained about this problem thank you howard k. Lamb.
On two ocasions the car stalled while stopped at intersection. Car then restarted and continued on. Both came within a week of each other. Reporting because of article I saw in USA today dated 6-7-2002.
Car stalled. Towed to dealership (apple ford), replaced fuse. Stalled again. This time entire fuel system replaced. Gas guage read inacurate. Another new fuel system. Still read inacurrate. A new console. Still reads inaccurate to this day. Just gave up trying to get it fixed.
Tonight my husband was driving from our home to pick up our son in south jersey. He was in 3rd gear and going approximately 30 MPH car just died. A tow truck came. Car unable to start. Thankfully noone was with him and it was at night because a major accident could have happened. I see that 72 incidents of similar focus cars dying have previously been reported to the federal safety agency. I would like my car added as the 73rd incident. Oddly it was at 30,000 miles like it has been reported happening to the other focus cars.
While entering key into ignition switch the key would not enter all the way through. Had a locksmith fix the problem.
While trying to park ignition switch locked and prevented from turning the steering wheel.
Ignition switch failure . Switch had to be replaced on vehicle for the second time. The first incident was during the 36,000 mile warranty period. This vehicle is one of four 2000 ford focus hatchbacks that our company owns. They have all had the ignition switch replaced at least once and there is another one that has been replaced twice. This was the first one that wasn't under 36,000 miles when it was replaced. After pointing this out to ford they informed us that they are not having a problem with the ignition system. I checked the federal safety agency site for complaints on the ignition system and there are many people having the same problems that we are having .
Engine stalled at 30 to 35 MPH. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic, and mechanic stated that battery was defective. Dealer replaced battery. Consumer stated that problem still occuring.
When placing key into the ignition switch key will not go all the way in the ignition so that the vehicle can start, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Vehicle caught on fire while idling at a stoplight, ford consumer affairs stated that the fire was caused by the wiring harness that touched the engine, melted the insulation, causing current to flow through the ground wire, and an imbalance shorted the battery cable.
While driving check engine light came on and vehicle died, consumer noticed flames and smoke coming from battery, fire department stated that wire grounded with the battery started the fire.
Positive battery cable is burning off insulation.*ak consumer states that the positive battery cable harness has gotten so hot that it has burned the red plastic cable cover black and has caused the battery to bulge out as if it could burst, consumer states the positive wire was cut from the battery past terminal and there has not been any problems as of yet, also transmission fluid was leaking at the case half, also the front struts were replaced.
Many safety recalls for this car. No safety defect stated.
Ignition switch failed. Key would not turn when placed into the ignition. Dealer is currently replacing ignition switch and ignition column. Ford was contacted and has denied any knowedge of previous problems.
Unable to start vehicle , couldn't put keys into the ignition. Had to have vehicle towed.dealership replaced igintion cylinder 2 twice.
Consumer states ongoing problem with engine stalling while driving at any speed, dealer was notified. Nlm dealer replaced coil pack and fuel pump 6 times. Vehicle is under warranty however warranty is not valid. The wheel bearings failed causing the rear wheel to fall off. The main belt broke. The transmission cooling lines broke. Ignition switch had to be replaced. The rear brakes squeak especially when there is moisture in the air.
Consumer states unable to start vehicle due to fact that you cannot put key in the ingnition. Dealer replaced part. Nlm
Fuel pump problems: when making right hand turns, or driving around extended right hand curves (like freeway on- and off-ramps [aka cloverleafs]), the car nearly stalls when attempting to accelerate after the turn. When consumer steps on the gas pedal, the engine seems to stop running. When consumer lets off the pedal, the engine runs again and once the car has rolled in a straight line for a short distance, (50-100 ft.), consumer is able to accelerate. This problem begins to show up when the fuel gauge indicates the fuel tank is less than full. At that point, the stalling problem only occurs after making a hard turn. The stalling problem is easier to replicate as the amount of fuel indicated by the fuel gauge drops below 3/8 of a tank. This problem has not occurred when making any left hand turns. Rear electrical problems up until about 38,000 miles, these problems were intermittent, and werenot evident most of the time. Consumer had the vehicle checked at a dealer and they were not able to locate (or even reproduce) the problem. Recently, the problems began to reoccur more frequently, until now, they are present virtually all the time. The problems occur together. If one part of the system is functioning properly, the other parts are functioning as well. The problems are, the right turn signals flash quickly. The right turn signals flash quickly when the brakes are applied. If the turn signal is on without the brakes (as in approaching a turn or signaling a lane change), the turn signal flashes normally. The left turn signal is never affected. The rear window defroster does not work. The light on the switch illuminates when pressed on but the window does not clear so there seems to be no power going to the wires of the defroster. Taillights and back-up lights illuminate. When the switch of the rear window defroster is on (and the defroster is not working) the taillights and back-up lights illuminate.
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Ford 2000 focus ignition lock failure - locksmith websites talk about this and offer special parts to fix it - why doesn't ford take ownership of this latent defect that is ruining quality. This is just the icing on the cake of the 2000 focus and its laundry list of recalls (4 more in the works as I understand it). This is a prevalent mechanical failure and is actionable. If there is a class action suit on this contact me to join.
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