Ford focus 2001. Ignition locks up requiring new tumbler. Key won't turn in the ignition. The car won't start nor can you get it in neutral to push it off the road. It is a known defect but not remedied by ford.
2001 Ford Focus electrical complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The vehicle was parked when the contact attempted to turn the ignition on but it would not respond. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The approximate failure mileage 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the third brake light on the tailgate had malfunctioned. All other brake lights were working fine but the third brake light has failed due to the wires melting. The contact has called the manufacturer regarding the brake light and referenced the recall for the electrical system:wiring (00v411000) for the 2000 model ford focus. The manufacturer informed the contact that due to the VIN number the vehicle is not included in the recall and he can not receive a remedy repair. The contact stated this is the same issue which is stated in the recall and the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs. The failure mileage was 108,000.
My 17 year old daughters' 2001 ford focus had her stranded after work august 13 when she put her key in the ignition, but it wouldn't turn. We called aaa, and they couldn't 'fix' it, so we had it towed to the nearest ford dealer only to be told the repair will cost between $450.00 and 1000.00!!! I'm a single mom and my daughters' still in high school for gosh sake. I thought this vehicle would be a safe and dependable one. I spent a lot of my savings on this car and insurance for her. I don't know what to do now, I've got a vehicle we can't start.
My cars battery was not working, as told by a triple a mechanic. I took my car to the repair shop to get it replaced and they said that the battery was working fine, the alternator was bad. They said the car wouldn't go out of the shop if it wasn't fixed. So I paid them $416 to get the alternator fixed. After I got the car back within a day, it stopped working again. The same problem and the car would not start, while I was driving home they messed up my meters, the lights wouldn't turn on and the car wouldn't start, not only did they charge me wrongfully there was no alternator problem, the battery was bad. I called them and they wouldn't answer me properly, they said that it wasn't their fault and I should replace the battery myself. They hung up the phone. This company is a fraud, they lie and wont answer my calls. My car is messed up, they changed all the wires the lights wont work, the gauges don't work. I called the sheriff and they said I should take them to court, they also replaced my tired and they used different tires. Im extremely mad and I need help.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the key would not turn when she tried to turn on the ignition. The contact called roadside assistance who 'slammed' the key into the ignition to start the vehicle; the key had to be 'slammed' everytime to start the vehicle. The vehicle had not been taken to an authorized dealership at the time of the complaint. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were approximately 82,000.
My2001 ford focus zx3( manual transmission )with over 105,000 miles on it has had a electronic throttle problem since it had 30,000 miles on it. Intermittently the engine speed would not decrease when your foot is taken off the accelerator pedal. The car would act like the cruise control was engaged. The car could be controlled by heavy braking or depressing the clutch. It was taken into three different ford dealer at least seven different times only once did they claim to see the problem. That time the mechanic show me disconnecting a electrical plug under the hood caused the throttle controls to go to a fail safe mode making the problem disappear for period of time(days).I was told to bring it back in when it happened again. I did that, mechanic was know longer with the dealership. Several parts were changed several different times but did nothing to correct the problem. When the problem is present the engine speed will decrease to a fast idle once the car comes to a complete stop. The problem will go away sometimes after shutting off the engine and restarting but not always.
Having problems when I put my key in the ignition (2001 ford focus). My steering wheel gets locked or something. I would get this problem every so often no I've had it since friday. It is very frustrating!!!
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the ignition locked 4 to 5 times which made it impossible to turn the key or start the vehicle. The problem became progressively worse over time. He was previously able to restart the vehicle immediately after a few attempts. At the time of the complaint, the vehicle failed to start. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealership or spoken with the manufacturer to-date. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 60,000. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
I have had numerous stalling condition while driving that have been frightening. Several fuel modules have been replaced as well as harness repairs. The dealer has finally replaced the harness going to the fuel pump stating it had been rubbing against the body and grounding out. I am not sure this will fix the problem since it is intermittent. It appears the dealer has done several wiring harness repairs leading to the fuel pump.
I parked my car on the side of the street and turned it off. When I came back to it about 20 minutes later I put the key in the ignition but it would not turn. The key would not turn forward or backward at all. I tried moving the steering wheel back and forth to try and get the key to move but then my steering wheel completely locked up as well. I was then unable to move anything on my car and it was stuck on the side of the road in a metered parking space. I had to call a tow truck which cost $69. I had it taken to the nearest ford dealership and they replaced the ignition lock which cost me $530.73. This is the second time my ignition has been locked up.
I tried to start my car and the key wouldn't turn in the ignition, therefore I was unable to start my car. It has only occurred this one time, I am having the ignition replaced.
Key won't turn in the ignition. Has gotten progressively worse over a week and now won't turn at all.
2001 ford focus. Key won't turn in ignition, won't budge. I tried moving the steering wheel, tried using the other key, tried pressing the key in harder- nothing. Ignition has given me problems before: it would take two or three tries before it would turn, but it's never refused to move like this. Also, there were times when it didn't want to give the key back; I would have to jiggle and turn it, but it always came out after a few seconds of struggling.
Key will not come out of ignition of my 2001 ford focus. The key will turn the car on, but will not come back out of the ignition. I fear that at some point the key will not turn the engine over, leaving me stranded during winter weather. At this point I cannot get it fixed due to the high cost of having it replaced. I have found numerous complaints about this same problem, which tells me ford has a faulty mechanism. Why hasn't a recall been made?
I own a 2001 ford focus. Up until now, I have had no issues with my vehicle. I currently woke up today 1-15-10 and was unable to turn my key in my car. My car was in park and I had tried moving the steering wheel while turning key but still did not turn. I later searched on the internet and found results instantly on the ford focus defect for 2000-2003 models about the key being unable to turn. My car currently only has 90,000 miles on it and I am in the middle of my second of five internships for physical therapy. This is a huge problem. This defect should be highly considered for recall! This is a huge issue for many drivers. Please help us out. Thanks for your time. *tr dustin r. Brown iowa
I inserted the key into the ignition of my 2001 ford focus zx3 and the steering wheel locked up and the ignition would not turn.
Ignition sticks and moves around, horn fell completely out from under the car and hit someone's car, the fan box and all fell completely off and down, backfiring stalling rattling vibrates front right side around tire area rattles horribly, check eng. Light stays on mass air flow sensor is bad transmission sensor is bad lighter stopped working car completely goes dead spits sputters, manifold pipe broke so now its loud. Its all day long non stop period we have replace several sensors and tubes and wires for it doesn't work not getting the gas mileage I should and I have had it 11 months but hardly dove it 3 total all together I cant afford any thing else to fix these problems 3 days after I bought it its been pure ?!@#$%.
No events to indicate failure. Went to vehicle after working to after dark. Put key into ignition and key would not turn. Simply would not turn! Several attempts were made over a 20 minute period. I, fortunately, was leaving my place of employment. However, it was still cold outside, dark and not a safe environmental situation. I feel fortunate that I was not stranded.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. She had her vehicle repaired according to recall# 03v482000 ( fuel system, gasoline). After the repair while at a local gas station she saw a puddle of gasoline from under the fuel tank. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer and an updated version of the component was installed. Years later, while driving the driver-side head light failed. She pulled over to a local store and turned the vehicle off. Minutes later smoke engulfed the front-end of the vehicle, and then flames erupted. The fire department extinguished the flames and cut the battery cables. A fire fighter speculated that the battery caused the fire. The manufacturer was contacted in reference to recall #: 02v288000 (electrical system:battery:cables). Upon contact she was advised that her vehicle identification number was excluded from the VIN range. She was in the process of sending correspondence to the manufacturer that exemplifies the failure. The failure mileage was . The current and failure mileages were 115,000.
Key won't turn in ignition of 2001 ford focus. It was difficult to turn for a while and now simply won't at all. My baby and I were stranded out shopping. Called a locksmith and had the ignition lock replaced.
Ignition switch wont turn.
The ignition on our 2001 ford focus has locked up and will not turn at all.
Issue: keys stuck in the ignition. Vehicle: 2001 ford focus se failure occurs intermittently, car will start if you jiggle the keys however keys remain in the ignition. I have tried moving the tilt steering, attempted to remove the key in every gear, ensured that the car was in park by parking on a hill with the wheels straight, nothing will allow me to remove the key. This is a safety issue as you could be stranded anywhere if jiggling the key does not consistently work to start the vehicle. Additionally I am forced to leave my key in the ignition and use the spare to reenter the vehicle which leaves me at a high risk for vehicular theft. I have had to have the tumbler in my ignition replaced which will hopefully resolve the issue. Costs: $105 labor/hr plus $115 plus taxes in parts (prices in cad). No aftermarket parts available.
On 10/7/2009 my 2001 ford focus se wagon ilc (ignition lock cylinder) would not break to start car. I have tried everything and still will not budge. I just found out on many web forums that this is a common problem and needs to be recalled by the ford manufacturing dealerships. Now my car is stuck up at the billings airport at wok and I don't have the time or money to get this fixed. I feel and all ford focus owners from year 2000 to 2003. Need this repaired fast. It is totally '!@#$%!!
The ignition in my 2001 ford focus needs to be replaced again. I first had it replaced in sept of 2004 with only 36000 miles on it. Now with 93,000 miles it will have to be replaced again.
My key gets stuck in ignition and won't turn on the car. Already got stuck and had to keep messing with it for an hour until I was able to jiggle it and unlock the steering wheel to start the car. There is definitely a problem with the ignition switch. I don't want to end up stranded somewhere and not be able to get my car started due to this defect.
We have a 2001 ford focus se. My brother stopped to put in gas. When he returned to the vehicle, the key would not turn in the ignition(car wouldn't start). He had to call a tow truck and get the car towed home. He than had ford dealership pick up the vehicle to inspect. The ignition locked up, needs a new key cylinder...charge for the tow $80. Charge for the fix $1451.84.
I was driving normally on a 45 MPH road and pushed in my clutch to coast up to the stop light that was about to turn green again, when my car just died unexpectedly. My clutch was still in so I started my car back up and kept driving, but this is about the 10th time that this has happened to me this month, and my car should not be randomly dying while I am driving, thus far there have been no consequences, however it is slightly worrisome. So far I have not been able to resolve the problem.
Ignition lock won't turn, key goes in but does not turn the ignition, couple of days of jiggling the key to get it to turn and now it won't turn at all.
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