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2000 Ford Focus electrical complaints
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Ignition key would not turn ignition. Had to call in locksmith to replace. Ford dealerships not helpful. Apparently this is common problem with focus. Locksmith said he has worked on 100's of ford focus with same problem. Car rental agency said same thing about their ford focus fleet. Ignition key either locks up in ignition or fails to turn.
When I tried to insert my key into the ignition, it refused to go in, almost like it was the wrong key. I called the ford dealership and they advised me to call ford roadside assistance for a tow to their dealership. The tow truck driver told me she had towed serveral focus' in the last month with the same problem. Bob turner ford kept my car from friday to monday saying they had to put in a new ignition system. I wasn't charged because my focus is still under warranty.
Car stalls or surges when going 50+ miles per hour/headlights flash on/off and other electrical components fail/engine light illuminates
Dealership treated us like criminals(my wife and I) they gave us a rental, and harassed us about the rental even though by maine lemon laws, they are supposed to provide us with one. They threatened the police with us for theft of the rental. I noticed on your web-site yesterday that one day prior to our fire the federal safety agency started an investigation pertaining to vehicle fires on 2000 focus. We have attained the services of an attorney in this matter. Thank you for all your help.
Ignition cylinder failed and had to be replaced, the dealership had 4 other focus' with the same problem, my normal mechanic had also seen 4 other focus' with this problem, I reported it to ford company's customer service center but they just said they'd look into it. Also, my cruise control does not work, nor do the electrical locks. I don't know if the ignition cylinder could have went out during operation, luckily it didn't for me. My cruise control stopped working after I received a recall notice on the cruise control and took it in for the necessary repairs.
My whole is my problem. I lease this car for three years and they could not tell what the problem is. I spend more time at the dealership then I did on my job. I am still having problem with ford focus and they still don't know what the problem is. The customer service at adamson ford is very poor . This where my first time driving a american car. They did not want to get me out of the car and then I call the owner of adamson ford he did not call me back at all the only thing I could try to do is file lemon law but it will take so long for it to take action I drop the case. This should be taking off the market and people should get there money back. Because I almost got hit two time by 18 wheeler with my baby girl in the back in a car seat they don't give a [xxx] about that at all. This car is having problems right as I type you this letter. I am very up set on this car I have 12 months left and they still will have problem when I finish with it. I have many more problems but I am at work and it will have to type them later today. Please do something about this before it is to late and someone will get kill injured really bad. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Consumer stated the battery leaked, and burned the wiring from the battery to the starter, which caused the vehicle to catch on fire.
One week after purchasing the vehicle, the key that came with the car would not start the car. Consumer had vehice towed to dealer. Dealer pulled off wheel and went into the ignition, and fixed a part. *ak consumer stated that the second key was made and that key would not start the vehicle, vehicle was towed to the dealer, dealer said it was a security lock and they fixed the ignition. Vehicle stalled for the third time but consumer managed to start the vehicle.
While ignition was turned on and vehicle was placed in park a fire started under the dash due to faulty wiring.
3 months after purchase of vehicle, consumer tried to turn key in ignition and steering wheel was permanently locked. Mechanic had vehicle towed and replaced steering wheel. However, problem still occurs. *ak
This car burned up on highway while driving.also, I am not sure of some of the questions on engine type etc.
There is a very bad squeaking noise when braking, and when consumer lets off the brake there is a grinding noise. Driver states more than twice brake pedal was applied, and pedal went to the floor. Ford has been contacted.*ak.also consumer was complaining of the transmission slipping, the cigarette lighter was not working, cup holder bubbling, serpentine belt was replaced due to a squeal coming from under the hood, gas light was coming on when the tank was full of gas, door ajar light was coming on, starter and battery were replaced, driver sider mirror knob fell off, RPM runs high, headlamp molding was replaced, sunvisor was broke, rear child seat latch cover was broke, air conditioner and heater were replaced, passenger door trim, driver seat metal bar, rewind button for am/fm cassette was inoperative, carpet loose, pillar trim was coming off, ticking noise was coming from the front of vehicle, the egr valve ws replaced, rear tail light was out, the bulb was replaced, deck lid wire harness, a new fuel tank was installed due to the engine light illuminating, the front and rear brakes have been replaced due to warpage, also the speedometer stopped working.
Consumer was having a difficult time entering key into ignition. Mechanic stated that vehicle had a lock switch that had malfunctioned. *ak consumer contacted customer service and was told that this condition was a familiar one with the ford focus and that the engineers have not received enough complaints to consider the problem a recall. Dealer replaced ignition lock cylinder and offered to pay 60% of cost.
When applying brake pedal it would go to the floor, also brakes will grind. Rotors had to be turned, and brakes were replaced 7 times, but the problem reoccurred. *ak transmission slips and jerks and rpms jump. No problem found. Consumer hears loose gravel sound from right front wheel area. Dealer found wheel well loose. Dealer found serpentine belt failed causing whistle squeal under hood. Gas light on with full tank and door ajar light is on. Dealer replaced battery. Evaporative hose loose. Dealer removed and installed fuel tank. Cigarette lighter not working. R-cup hold bubbling. Driver side mirror knob falls off. Rear child seat latch cover in broke. Front driver seat metal fell out. Both headlamps moulding fall out. Sunvisor mirror/bracket moulding on passenger side between door / dash loose. Broken. Right outer AC vent broken. Loose carpet on right front floor. Pillar trim coming off. Deck lid wire harness had tp be replaced. Clicking noise from l/h front of vehicle. Egr valve replaced. Left rear tail lamp is out. Engine light is on. Problems with rewind button for am/fm cassette.
Consumer stated the gas gauge failed, the brakes were squeaking, the mirror was torn off by repeated car washes, gas leaked on the both driver and passenger side carpet, and the truck latch was broke, also the fues burst on locks.
While driving in the dark dashboard and rear lights will go off without a prior warning, and headlights will di. Had taken vehicle to dealer and they found out that electrical wiring was corroded and had to be replaced to correct the problem. Please provide more information.
Rear brake lights have failed to operate and to communicate to other drivers vehicle was slowing or stopping. Dealership has not examined vehicle to determine cause of problem. Also, consumer was informed tha vehicle was not included in recall campaign 00v411000/wiring harness due to VIN. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
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The insured noticed that the check light had illuminated, once the hood of the vehicle was opened there was a noise and then smoke began coming from the battery and the fire started with the wiring near or on the battery.*jb (claim#28-3088-224)
Vehicle caught on fire due to an electrical wiring harness that may have shorted out, which was located next to the battery.*jb)claim#25-5541-145)
Vehicle expereinced an engine fire that was caused by battery acid that leaked onto the wires which caused an electrical short.*jb(claim#43-r793-314)
The fire department indicated that vehicle caught on fire due to an electrical shortage.*jb(claim#55-s443-496)
While driving 50 MPH vehicle loses power/ shutsdown and restarts. Lost control of vehicle and hit a curb. This has happened more than one time. Also, this was a safety hazard.
On 3 different occasions vehicle has been having problem with igniton switch turning off. Vehicle had to be towed because it would not start back up.
Starter just stopped working, burned the fuse assembly.
Tried to put key into the ignition, key wouldn't go it. Had car towed to dealer and it took a week to get fixed. Had to argue to get a loaner car in the meantime and no one at ford was helpful at all and insisted that this was not a big problem. Shortly before this happened, the steering and rack and pinion had to be replaced because of a fluid leak. Last week, when attempting to start the car (it had not been started all weekend), the engine wouldn't turn over and the dealer had to replace the fuel pump. Today while driving to work, the steering wheel became very loose and pulled away from the steering column. Took the car immediately to the dealer and they put it back on. Have had nothing but problems with this car. Lots of recall work and all these other issues too. Car is at dealer for service on average every four months. This was my first new car, but now I will never buy another ford and am getting rid of this one asap.
Tires wearing out fast, accelerated speed, and engine kill, uneven suspension, indicator gauges and lights haywire. I was told by ford that I had wrecked the car and had to pay $883.00 for repairs + $350.00 for new tires.
Key will not turn in ignition, dealer determined ignition switch needs to be replaced.
On 9/5/01 electricial system: battery/ ignition coil assembly had to be remove and install,sparks plugs replace,ignition wires repaired
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