Ignition switch lock-up. No previous problems. Not covered by warranty. Vehicle only has 55,000 miles. Cost to repair approximately $300.
2002 Ford Focus electrical complaints
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Dt: the contact stated the ignition locked, and the key/steering wheel would not turn. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, and they found the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, and there have been no problems since then.
2002 ford focus zts locked ignition --tumblers were out of synch? Found out that this was a common problem but the dealer won't authorized to fix it without charge. Paid $293 for repair. Seem to be a problem which could be a recall issue. Thank you for your concern.
Ford focus 2002 zx5 over 65,000 miles recent ofl change approx. 3 weeks ago. Engine cutting off after turning over when shifting from park into drive almost every day. Engine cutting off while driving at any speeds but most notably during or after a turn - with loss of power steering - able to restart in neutral while in motion - this happens an average of every 3-4 days. Constant noise from the rear left tire assembly. Front brakes replaced about 1 and half years ago. Right rear brake assembly replaced 4 months ago along with cracked thermal housing that had developed a leak - over $900 repair w/labor. Car has not been in an accident that I am aware of- other than loss of driver side mirror while it was parked 2 years ago. Other issues with this vehicle have been w/the shifting. Unable to shift out of park - w/o using the shift release. Replaced shifter and still having problems with it. Can not afford to take car in at this time - was told by service rep that the diagnostic would cost approx. $80 alone just to see if they could find the problem. Original owner. Taking car to dealer this weekend. Any help would be appreciated.
Could not remove ignition key nor start the vehicle. Complete ignition key failure.
Dt: the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated that when he inserted the key into the ignition, it locked and did not allow the consumer to start the vehicle. The consumer did have the cylinder lock replaced in the ignition. This did remedy the problem. The dealership was aware that there was a problem with the ignition on this type of vehicle. The manufacturer stated that this specific part was not covered under the warranty, and there was no recall. The consumer did have to cover the cost of the repair.
Dt: the consumer states that the 2002 ford focus ignition switch failed. Consumer cannot get the car to turn on. The switch will not turn. The car has been like this for two months. The car is in the shop now. The manufacturer has not been called.
This is the second time in less than one year that we have had to replace the ignition in our 2002 focus sedan. The key will not even turn in the ignition. We have had to pay for towing and the rental of another vehicle during the time of replacement of the ignition. Please issue a recall!
Battery cable failure identical to those recalled in 2000-2001 ford focus (02v288000) in a vehicle manufactured very early in 2002 model year. Failure initially caused engine to miss while driving, causing it to lurch severely with a loud 'bang'. Dealer (berge ford, mesa, az, 8/05/2005) had vehicle 3 days, found no problem. Vehicle became incapacitated 8/24/2005, cable was replaced at dealer (holmes-tuttle ford, tucson, az, $500 battery cable!), but not returned to us.
The speedometer consistently will drop to zero while driving in all types of conditions (high speed to low speed). The odometer will not move while the speedometer is at zero and often will blank out. An obvious sound difference in the radio is also noted when this all occurs. Brought it into team ford two times for this problem and all they did was replace the speed sensor which did not solve the problem. Was told they don't know what it is and I would basically have to deal with it.
Dt: the contact states at any time the ignition will not turn in his daughter's vehicle. If the key will not turn the ignition the vehicle will not start. The contact states he has had the vehicle repaired. The service dealer extracted and replaced the ignition lock cylinder. The service technician stated that this was a defective part in the ford focus and it was a common problem that happened all the time. The consumer asked if there was a recall, and the service technician said no, but he should call the federal safety agency and file a safety complaint. The consumer filed a complaint with the ford motor company.
Dt: the contact owns a 2002 ford focus and she was having problems with the electrical system . Horn failed three times in one year, but the main problem was that on 8-18-05, when she started the car, it was slow to start then it just would not start at all. She thought the battery was bad, but it was good and the alternator was good. She took it to a mechanic and they told her the wire that connected the battery on the left side was burned out. They would not let her drive the car because they said the car could catch on fire. She had it towed to ford. Who told her that there are no recalls. The contact cited recall 02v288000; regarding the electrical system/ battery cables.
Dt: 2002 ford focus, the vehicles ignition cylinder will not turn, consumer states that you can place the key in the ignition but it will not turn to start the vehicle, this occurs during any weather, the consumer has had the ignition cylinder replaced once already by the dealership. In nov. 2004, the consumer was having the same problem again, this time the problem happens sometimes other times it does not, the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership because he could not get the vehicle to start, when the consumer arrived at the dealership the vehicle would start, the dealership was not able to replicate the problem, the dealership does not want to fix the problem at this time, the vehicle is no longer under warranty but the part is because it was recently replaced. *nm
The ignition switch will not turn, had it replaced in jan. Of 04. An now it won't turn again. Aug of 05. The dealer said it needs to be replaced again.
Exactly same complaints as complaint # 10056383, engine stalling while driving at slow speeds. Radio cuts out, headlights start flickering and sometimes speedometer goes grazy and seems to reset itself. Dealership has had the car for three weeks and was not able to solve the issue. No fault codes were registered, and since the issues happen infrequently and shortly no electrical measurements were possible. As soon as I pick up the car it stalls on me. Still trying to work thru the dealership, although I'm getting desperate. Dealership told me my2002 has already the upgraded fuel pump, according to some focus forums then the problem could be egr related. Dealership is not willing to replace components without knowing what is causing this safety and possibly environmental issue...
Key will not turn in ignition cylinder
2002 ford focus sedan - the key will go into the ignition , but the key will not turn and my steering wheell is locked, have to have it tow to the dealer
I have had my car for 4 years. Just recenty the ignition switch failed. I can put the key in the ignition, but it won't turn. After just a few minutes on the internet, I found that this is a major problem with focii, but ford refuses to address it. I am now without a car for the weekend. This is in addition to finding out this week that both the fuel pump and alternator are both also defective, but not covered.
Dt: consumer said that over the course of time vehicle lost power. Consumer was exiting freeway when the engine stalled and everything on vehicle failed. There were no lights working or any kind of power. Same thing happened again last sunday going into san fransisco. Consumer stated that radio will work sometimes and not other times. Also, sometimes she could not lock doors. Al battery had to be replaced after just one year due to the electrical problem, battery was a three year battery. In addition, one time the left turn signal went out. Consumer s believed that these problems were electrical.
Runaway auto throttle body sticking caused car to become a runaway auto with no control to stop. Exiting highway 80 at prnryn rd. Ext. Cruise control shut off auto speeded up enjine roared appliing brakes didn't stop auto. Went off road and struck a large oak tree. Vehicle overturned down an embankmend. Landed on roof of auto. Auto had 450 miles on it and was totally destroyed.
While driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The battery cable melted and the alternator was bad and needed replacement. A week prior, the check engine light came on and smoke had come from the engine compartment. The fourth gear went out because it's wire connection melted. The consumer felt the failures were due to the engine misplaced cable problem as stated in recall 02v288000. *ak *sc
Vehicle was parked at state employee's residence for about 10 hours when it suddenly caught fire. Fire dept. Responded and extinguished fire. Vehicle is a total lose.
My ignition locked up and I was stranded in a parking lot after purchasing a 2002 ford, focus less than a month ago. I had to hitch a ride home because I didn't have the money for a tow. The next day, I had my vehicle towed to a ford dealer for repairs. Evidently this was a major problem, people getting stranded due to a faulty ignition switch. What is it going to take to get this problem fixed. Who is making the fortune on all these part replacements???? Is it ford???? Who makes these faulty ignitions???? They are probably still making a fortune and still making these bad parts. This could result in a very dangerous situation. Please get this problem fixed!
My ignition locked up and I was stranded in a parking lot after purchasing a 2002 ford, focus less than a month ago. I had to hitch a ride home because I didn't have the money for a tow. The next day, I had my vehicle towed to a ford dealer for repairs. Evidently this is a major problem, people getting stranded due to a faulty iqnition switch. What is it going to take to get this problem fixed. Who is making the fortune on all these part replacements???? Is it ford???? Who makes these faulty ignitions???? They are probably still making a fortune and still making tthese bad parts. This could result in a very dangerous situation. Please get this problem fixed!
I have been having problems with my 2002 ford focus ignition. Every time I put my key in the ignition it will go in, but the key will not turn. I need to see what I need to do to keep this from happening again. I have not replaced anything yet because I was hoping they would consider a recall on this part. So far I have just been forcing my key to turn and on april 13, 2005 it happened so I went and got some keys made and it still would not work. The next day about 45 minutes of work it finally turned and got started up. For right now I am leaving a key in the ignition to keep up from getting stuck again.
Consumer complained about an ignition. Problem. Owner had parked vehicle and went inside of a building for an hour. Upon returning, owner put the key in the ignition and the key would not turn. Owner had the vehicle towed to dealer where it was being serviced.
While inserting the key into the ignition it locked. Driver was unable to turn the key. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced.
My car stalled when driving anywher from 20 - 70mph. The gauges go haywire the light cut off and on , the clock resets, the speedometer goes crazy, and I have a young daughter that rides in this car. This started in october and is still going on to date. My car is still under warranty.
I have a 2002 ford focus 4-door sedan. I have approximately 45000 miles on the vehicle. When driving the vehicle, it stalls particularly when the electric parts are turned on. You can jump the car and get it to start, but the same thing keeps happening. *ak also, when you turn on the radio, it makes a buzzing noise as if there is interference from the motor. The problem appears to be getting worse. Also, there seems to be some sort of a noise coming from the back of the vehicle when stopping. It is not the sound of worn-out breaks but as if there is an axle problem. I have had my rear right tire replaced twice.
The key won't turn in the ignition. Unable to move vehicle. Had to have it towed to ford dealership. Crow- moddie burlington ks. Not fixed yet.
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