My key will not turn in the ignition, I have never had any problems before then all of a sudden it won't turn. My warranty has expired on my car, so I am left now with finding someone to fix it. This caused a huge problem for since I was stranded with my two small children 3year old and 4 month old! I am not a happy consumer right now!
2000 Ford Focus electrical complaints
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Approximately 4 years ago, I had to have the key port, tumbler and the entire key system replaced on my 2000 ford focus because the key would no longer work. The tumbler, apparently, became jammed somehow. The replacement cost was $350. The exact same malfunction occurred yesterday. This time around, the cost to fix the problem was $450. After a long discussion with ford customer service representatives they basically told me that there is nothing they can do for me because it is out of warranty. This is the second time this has occurred to me, with the same car. A little research reveled that this is common problem with this mode, just search the internet under, ?2000 ford focus, key goes in ignition, but won't turn?, and you will see many instances of the exact same problem other focus owners have been having. At this point, I am simply seeking reimbursement of the $450 that I had to spend, again, to correct a problem ford is clearly denying is a recall issue.
Ford focus key will not turn in the ignition.
00 ford focus taillights not working. Found that ford has a recall for the wire harness decklid. Took vehicle to a ford dealership was told that my vehicle is not part of the recall. I've numerous recalls on this vehicle already. Vehicle was overheating. Was told by ford dealership that needed a new radiator, cost me $800. When I picked up the vehicle it was still overheating, come to find out I only needed a new water pump.
Turning the key in the ignition has become more and more difficult. To where it has taken up to a half an hour to actually get it to turn. It is most certainly a safety concern where in there is the possibly of becoming stranded somewhere.
For the first time (at 100k miles), my wife's 2000 ford focus' ignition lock has failed. Luckily, it happens at home, but I have read many horror stories of others who were not so fortunate. Evidently, this is another common problem with this vehicle but one that ford refuses to address. The federal safety agency should surely initiate a recall on this problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the contact smelled a burning odor in the vehicle. He pulled the vehicle over and opened the hood, but did not find any smoke. In addition, the coolant temperature was fine; however, he felt is was extremely hot under the hood. He entered the vehicle and noticed that the service engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel. He has not taken the vehicle to be diagnosed by a mechanic. Through online research, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v288000 (electrical system:battery:cables) for the same symptoms he was experiencing in his vehicle. He had also been experiencing loss of power and hesitation in the vehicle while traveling at low speeds. He discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v030000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch). The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in either recall. The contact believes the vehicle should be included since he is experiencing identical failures. The current and failure mileages were 73,450.
2000 ford focus, ignition cylinder locks up and cannot turn key to turn on car. I see that there has been a lot of reported incidents of the same.
2000 ford focus wagon. Complaint: key won't turn in ignition. Had it repaired by sv. Station couple of weeks ago (still giving me problems) my son brought a focus at the same time I did and had the same problem not too long after he purchased his. My daughter called me today and said "guess what. Her father in law went to start my grandsons car and the key won't turn" you guessed it, a 2000 focus. I started researching on the internet and couldn't believe all the complaints related to this problem. Everybody that brought it to the ford dealers for repair were shelling out $500.00. Outraged, that is what prompted me to register this complaint as far as I'm concerned this is as close to a scam as you can get. What a grand design for an easy profit! There are alot of people out there screaming recall and ford sits back and does nothing! Thank you for your time.
2000 ford focus the car was being driven and had just pulled into our neighborhood when the AC fan stopped running and I noticed the smell of smoke. The car was pulled over immediately and turned off. Smoke started pouring out from under the dash board and burst into flames. 911 was called the fire trucks came and put the fire out. The entire interior is gone while the engine and drive train are fine. The car is totaled.
Ignition problem, key would not turn in ignition at all, replacing and will need to drill to pull out old ignition. Shoddy parts quality is likely to blame.
Had to replace the ignition on my 2000 ford focus wagon, and found out it is a common complaint and problem which will continue. I just don't understand why ford doesn't recall the part and have it fixed for their loyal customers. What a shame! This problem left my wife stranded over 25 miles from home.
2000 ford focus key won't turn in the ignition.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that the instrument panel lights illuminate intermittently. In addition, the speedometer does not work properly at times. The vehicle will idle roughly or fast and has to be shut off in order for the idling to stop. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v302000 (vehicle speed control:cables). The current mileage was 106,000 and failure mileage was 105,000.
The key would not go all the way into the ignition. A locksmith came and fixed it, but now I can't get the key out at all and have to leave it in the ignition all the time.
Key would not go into the ignition on my 2000 ford focus.
2000 ford focus: ignition seized up and key would not turn. Aaa roadside assistance banged and jiggled to free it up but it seized three times again -- every time turned off the ignition, it won't turn again. I've read many descriptions of complaints about the same occurrence; plan to follow advise of going to locksmith for replacement ignition cylinder because apparently ford is using same problematic cylinder for replacements.
Beginning in december 2005 I have had trouble with the ignition on my ford focus. At first it began with the key not turning in the ignition. It has gotten increasingly worse over the last 21/2 years. About a month ago I could not even get the key into the ignition. Once the key was inserted I did not remove it again for fear I would not be able to drive the car at all. Now the ignition will not turn even with the key in it. No one is able to repair the ignition, and there are apparently no after market parts.... So I have to go to a ford dealer and pay almost $400 to fix the ignition on a car that is 9 years old. This is ridiculous and I know that there a lot of other drivers/owners that have had problems with the ignition. At least 2 of my close friends also own a focus (boy are they mad I suggested getting one now) and they have both had to have the ignition replaced. It seems to me that this proves it is a manufacturing problem, and I should therefore be able to get the car fixed free of charge, of course the warranty is up, so basically I'm screwed. I hope you will issue a recall on this, because I can't afford to fix it, and I need it to get to work, or lose my job in an ever worsening economy. Thanks
2000 for focus ignition lock. I am about to replace my ignition lock for the 3rd time. Each time, I have gone to my car in the evening only to find the key won't go into the lock, it won't turn, etc. I have now been stranded approximately 9 times in sometimes rough areas. This is a well known and documented safety issue.
I am experiencing what thousands of others have experienced with the 2000 ford focus. For the past year, we have intermittently had the ignition switch lock up, unable to turn the key and start the car. I have been stranded many times. My mechanic told me this is a overwhelmingly common problem with the 2000 focus and suggested tapping and banging on the ignition switch to get it to turn. This worked for about a year, however, as I am finding out by reading these complaints, it finally has frozen and will not turn. Ford wants to charge people four hundred fifty dollars to replace this defective switch, only to replace it with another defective switch,which will ultimately need replacing , yet another $450.. My husband purchased an ignition switch from an auto parts store, only to have to take it to ford anyway to install because they get you by charging $150. To "reprogram the pats system on the key. At what point and how many vehicles have to be reported to be defective , how many owners have to be charged thousands of dollars to replace defective parts with defective parts and ford allowed to keep charging and recharging us to fix the same problem rather than being accountable for the problem and recalling the part?? Why aren't consumer's protected against this?
2000 ford focus #1 car has been owned by me since 2001 (bought from a dealer with 13k miles on it), it gets used lightly and never goes on long trips. I use it just for local driving, to and from work. (about 5 miles a day, car has 80k miles on it) this car is a lemon! I have had some of the strangest problems and gone through more recalls then anyone should have to. #2 problems I'm having currently: suspension car's front passenger side spring has broken, makes very loud crunching noises when turning, needs repair. Electrical car has smelled of burning rubber, and electrical system has started smoking on more then one occasion, have come very close to going up in flames. Turning the car off then disconnecting the battery terminal cures the problem temporarily. Was also told by local mechanic front axles are bad, and need to be replaced soon but do not know much more about it. Problems I've had: fuel pump recall, door latch recall, and battery cable recall. Have also had problems with the rear bearings of the car, paid out of pocket to fix those, because dealer told me there was no recall on them. After reading the federal safety agency campaign #01i017000 I have since learned otherwise. #3 all the problems I'm having with the car currently are not fixed. All the other ones were repaired by the dealer with the exception of the rear wheel bearings. The front spring is still available as is still on the car, and he electrical system is still intact. I will have to replace the spring soon but I'll hold on to it. The same goes for the front axle's.
I own a 2000 ford focus . I among several co-workers who car pool became stranded due to a failure in the key lock ignition switch. The key wouldn't turn. My kids had to sit after school for 2 1/2 hours till I could pick them up in another vehicle once I had my vehicle towed. Additionally my co-workers were delayed to their families and several of their children missed important after schools activities. In review of other testimonials online this is a chronic problem with this ford vehicle and appears to be its number 1 complaint in customer satisfaction..if this is a chronic issue ford should fix this at no cost to the consumer..so now I tow it to them so they can replace with another failing part for 500.00...it's not right..it is a safety issue for my kids were left un attended for 2 1/2 hours.
2000 ford focus ignition key stuck. Vehicle will not start.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. When the contact attempted to restart the vehicle, the ignition pin inside the ignition cylinder failed. He was unable to control or move the steering wheel and the brakes did not function. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the ignition control was the cause of the failure. The failure previously occurred two years ago. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle for free because the work that was previously done was only for a year. They are now charging the contact the same price for the repair, but he refuses to have his vehicle repaired at the dealer. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Key wont turn in ignition. Its locked up put key in and tried to turn with no luck.
Well, basically, my ignition has gone out on my 2000 ford focus for the third time. I've gone on the web and have read the same problem happening to other people. The key will not turn the ignition and it will not start. I think this should be investigated due to a safety hazard. Imagine being in a remote location and being in need of medical attention and your car not starting? Imaging going hiking and twisting your ankle, after suffering through agonizing pain, you realize you have to suffer much longer because you can't turn the key in you ignition. I've never had to experience any of these situations, but I have experienced my third ignition failure. The first two were $300 each, and I just got off the phone with a ford dealership and they told me it would cost $600?? Price gouging in our time of high gasoline costs?? I believe these faulty parts need to be investigated.
Unable to turn ignition to start car with key, regular mechanic unable to fix problem, had to be sent to a ford dealer to replace the lock cylinder at a cost of 350.00.
I have had to replace my ignition in my car 3 times....every year at the exact same time its goes out....I think everybody with a focus is tired of paying tons of money to get this fixed when its not even our fault.....something has to be done, this has to b mad into a recall....
Ignition locks up and key will not turn. The steering column is locked.
There was no events leading up to the failure. On 4/26/08 I put the key into the ignition of my 2000 ford focus to start it, and the key would not turn. I called my local ford dealership and was told that the problem I was having was caused by a defect in the ignition system, which id a common problem as they have fixed "too many of these ignition problems to count". However there was no recall and the would not do a "goodwill repair". Searching the internet, I found that there were thousands of people who are or who where experiencing the same exact problem with their ford focuses. The consequences of this failure are that it has cost me my job, and my fiance her job, amounting to approximately 52 thousand dollars yearly in income. I have not taken any kind of repair action to remedy this as of yet, as it costs 400-500 dollars which I do not have.
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