2002 ford focus x3, everyday I have problems with my ignition. I inset the keys into the ignition and the car locks up and the keys won't turn. I have to pray to try and get it to turn. Well today it finally gave up on me and I had to leave my car at my moms for good.
2002 Ford Focus electrical complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact was experiencing difficulty turning his key in the ignition of his vehicle. It took him 2-3 hours after leaving the store to start the vehicle. The failure occurred very frequently. The dealer advised him to go to a locksmith to remove the cylinder. The current mileage was approximately 76,000 and failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Tried to turn the ignition to start my car and the key would not turn. Its a 2002 ford focus 2dr hatchback. It left me stranded for a few hours until I could have it towed. It seemed like the tumblers did not recognize the key. I could not shift out of park so I couldn't even push it out of the spot it was parked in. The entire ignition switch has to be replaced and the car restarted.
Ignition switch failure in 2002 ford focus.
My 2002 ford focus ignition switch will not turn. The steering wheel is locked because of this problem. The ford dealership says this is a coming problem with these cars, but there is no recall. The charge will nearly be $500.
Key gets stuck in ignition.
Key will not turn in the ignition. Had to call a locksmith to fix for over $200. The car was fine but would not start at all. The problem got worse and worse to the point I was stranded after about a week.
Steering wheel locked and ignition key would not turn, leaving me stranded.
My 2002 ford focus has a known ignition problem per don davis ford but no recall has been issued. The key will no longer turn at all. The dealership offered to replace the ignition switch for $400.
I have heard from many of ford focus owners of their problems with their ignition key getting stuck or not turning. I have been experiencing this problem for a few weeks now, where I have been left stranded at night or in harsh weather conditions. I believe that since this si not an isolated problem with a few vehicles and also considering the implications if vehicles not starting because of this problem in an emergency situation, should be enough to request to ford company, take responsibility for the design flaws in the ignition system.
My ignition switch on the 2003 focus wagon, locked up. A tow truck driver, hit it to release. I took it to the dealership for repair, and they said it would be $338.00. This is an ongoing issue with this model for years according to web blogs. I spoke to ford and they would not help me, and stated this was not a recall issue. We have 4 focus in the family. Our 2002 had the same problem -but was repaired under warranty. This should not happen and must be addressed as a safety issue.
Key won't turn in the ignition.
Went to the grocery store about 10pm when I was done got into my car and the ignition would not turn. I sat there trying for a long time and nothing. It was obvious the ignition was locked up. Got my car towed the next morning to the ford dealership, which did not open until the following monday. They finally were able to look at it and said the ignition tumbler had to be replaced and the cost for that is $453.00. I was extremely disappointed because I am already on a tight budget and there was no event that LED up to the ignition defect.
The ignition is locked on my 2002 ford focus. Nothing LED up to it. Apparently this happens to focuses often. I need to have a locksmith replace it, at cost to me, when ford knows about this problem and has taken to action to remedy it.
There were no injuries or crashes, however my speedometer reading stops working and I do not know how fast I am going. When this happens my odometer stops working too. Since the odometer stops working, this gives a false reading on how far I have been traveling. In other words if the odometer stops at 500 miles and then it starts working ten miles later, it picks up at 500. I do not know what the true reading is anymore. I have had so many malfunctions that I do no know the true readings of my odometer.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle began to drive roughly. The contact looked at the trip odometer and it displayed all zeros. The contact pressed the trip odometer button and the vehicle began to drive normally again. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and they stated that the dpfe sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that there was an extended warranty on the dpfe sensor, but the failure did not occur at that time. The current mileage was 66,773 and failure mileage was 66,300. Updated 4/2/08 *cn updated 04/02/08
When I put my key in the ignition, it doesn't turn. I got stuck while shopping and had to have a locksmith come out. He informed me that my key was fine, but the ignition switch was the problem and that he has responded to many of the same calls for the same problem on the 2002 ford focus. He suggested there might be a recall due to the high volume of responses. So I called a ford dealership and they then informed me that they had been receiving a lot of the same calls, but there was no recall in effect. The man I spoke to gave me the ford 800 number to call and issue a complaint, which I did. Now I have to unfortunately go spend $300 plus dollars on repairing my ignition switch even though ford is aware of the faulty part. Please recall 2002 ford focus ignition switches!
I never experienced a problem with my ignition cylinder, no semi locking, no glitches nothing, then all of the sudden I go to start my car to leave the grocery store and the key won't turn. So I had to wait 3 hours with my 87 year old grandfather in a freezing car with no heater (cause the key wont budge) of a grocery store parking lot for a locksmith to come and fix and then to pay him $400. My complaint is not the wait, but that this from what I read is a problem occurring in these ford focus faulty ignition. If this where something that only happened to me, then that would have been my problem, but its not. So now we are out $400 because of cheap merchandise that should have been recalled and replaced for free because too many people before me have experienced this same problem. Please investigate this problem further and let get a recall going so no one else has to bear this burden. Thank you for your time and concern of this matter. Sincerely madeleine mellott
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated that the gear would not shift out of park. The failure occurred twice in three weeks. He allowed the vehicle to run for over an hour; however, the gear would still not shift out of park. The vehicle can only be driven if an emergency button is engaged, which also does not allow the gear to shift out of park. An independent mechanic stated that the failure was electrical and a wire that connects to the brakes needed to be repaired. The vehicle was purchased in may of 2007 with a 1,000 mile or 30 day warranty. The fuel system was unknown and the VIN was invalid. The current mileage was 86,332 and failure mileage was 86,302.
'02 ford focus zx5 has shown continuous problems with ignition. First, the key would get stuck and the transmission would not shift out of 'p'. Then, the key would intermittently get stuck in the ignition. This occurred with increasing frequency, and it is now stuck permanently. I have not yet taken it to get fixed, but based on phone inquiries to repair shops it will cost me anywhere from $200-500 to get it fixed.
Ignition lock defective.
When I attempt to start my car the key will not turn, when speaking with a dealer on the problem they explained to me that this is a problem very very common with the ford focus and agreed that this should be recalled due to the number of cars that need the key cylinder replaced, sometimes multiple times, due to this issue.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact was unable to start the vehicle when he inserted the key into the ignition. The steering wheel locked. The mechanic stated that the internal components of the ignition lock cylinder failed. The steering column and lock cylinder assembly were replaced and there were no further occurrences. The current and failure mileages were 75,378. Updated 03/14/08.
My key wont turn in the ignition most of them time leaving me stuck and in a dangerous position.
2002 ford focus the ignition locked up and the key would not turn to start the car. This happened in 9/2004 and again 11/2007. Both times we were stranded, had to have the car towed, and it cost almost $400 both time.
I have a 2002 ford focus zx5 and my ignition locked up. Dealer said it is not on any recall list and therefore I need to pay to have a new ignition cylinder put in it. Cost is $200-250.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. When the contact places the key in the ignition, the key fails to turn as if the steering wheel is locked. However, the steering wheel is not locked. The dealer stated that the failure is due to a failed mechanism inside of the steering column, which is common in vehicles of this year, make, and model. The ignition repair would cost an estimated $350. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.
2002 ford focus se 4 cylinder shutting down while driving. Dash board goes out and then the engine shuts down. Battery was replaced and it is still doing it. Sometimes it starts back up if I let it sit for awhile, but sometimes I have to get it jumped. Very unsafe and scary when it shuts down while driving on the road.
Fuse was constantly blown for license plate lights, loss of power door lock function via the key fob or door switches, failure of automatic door lock system when driving, and loss of use of trunk/decklid release using the key fob or dash switch. Dealership diagnosis determined the cause to be broken and shorted out wires leading from the side of the main body of the vehicle to the base of the trunk/decklid. Repair was made with wire splices. Note: early 2000 sedan models were recalled with a similar issue. Quite a few hatchback and sedan owners after 2000 are experiencing a similar issue.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated that she was unable to turn the ignition when the key was inserted. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.
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