The key is stuck in the ignition switch . I think the gear shifter button has broke some how now willnot release the key this has been a ongoing prob. With fords ....fix it please!
2007 Ford Focus electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. When driving he hears a grinding noise coming from the front-end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to dealer the multiple times and the alternator was replaced twice an an expense of $500.00 for each repair. The repairs have not remedied the failure, because the problem has resurfaced. He was in the process of having the same component replaced again. The failure mileage was 90,000 the current mileage was 120,000.
I have a 2007 ford focus. The key is stuck in the ignition. This happened about 3 weeks ago.
2007 ford focus, 40k miles: events leading up to the failure: within minutes of a text message flashed across my radio monitor, "low battery", all gauges (gas, speed, engine temp) fell to 0. This happened while traveling at the speed limit (70mph) on interstate 75 north of sarasota, florida. Reducing speed to exit interstate engine seized and bolted. Singular failure. Alternator replaced and new battery purchased. Old part of new car purchase in march, 2008; left with repair shop.
While driving car, lost power, eventually lost all power. No indication present (red batt indicator never came on) ford service manager says this is normal for ford cars of all makes, trucks seem to work better. Cause was alternator putting out 0 charge to battery. Also, ford service manager revealed alternators are expected to last only 3-5 years, due to heat build up and no cooling provision for alternator. This is an unsatisfactory safety issue on both counts. Ford should be required to make battery warning work reliably in all cars, and provision/design change to enable alternators to cool themselves and last to normal eol (5 yrs/100k miles). Loss of power unexpectedly risks passenger and drivers safety as I had no external indicators, blinkers or brake lights available at 60 MPH on highway.
2007 ford focus loses all power, lights, signals, speedometer etc, while driving. Make it to dealership at great risk with no brake lights, turn signals etc. Told alternator is bad, dealer to replace under extended warranty. Ford has a really bad design issue here, as it also happened with my 2003 focus, but was misdiagnosed and that car is now unable to run more than a couple months without replacement.
I have a 2007 ford focus. The key is stuck in my ignition.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. The contact stated the vehicle has 40,000 miles and the alternator has failed. The vehicle has shut off on four occasions and continuously failed to hold a charge. The dealer informed the contact that the repair cost will not be paid per the warranty since it expired at 36,000 miles. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Key stuck in ford focus 2007. This appears to be a consistent issue caused by an inferior design and metal selection made by ford. Complaints for other model years is consistent and ford refuses to correct problem.
My 2007 ford focus key is stuck in my ignition &its a security and safety hazard, ford wants to charge 400-500 dollars to fix their own common problem. The consequence of this is I will probably stop stimulating the economy along with others and not buy an american made car. I refuse to correct a problem ford will not correct for free so I am buying another car.
Key is stuck in the ignition. Based on other complaints, it looks to be the ignition cylinder and I would urge ford to do a recall.
2007 ford focus- key stuck in ignition will not come out dealer say cost will be over $400.00 it is a problem noted by ford, but will not cover any cost.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. When the contact releases the throttle, the vehicle continuously takes a long time to return to idle. While driving at various speeds, he does not have full control of the throttle. When the accelerator pedal is released, the vehicle pulls before it decelerates. The contact stated that the throttle response is horrible. The consequence of the failure could cause a crash due to the slow response time when braking. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer five times for this failure, but was only serviced once. The air control valve was replaced and reprogrammed however, after 25 minutes, the throttle failure recurred. The current mileage was 10,000 and failure mileage was less than 100. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on the several occasions to have the ecu either updated or reprogrammed. Updated 06/16/08
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. The contact stated that there was a windshield defect because it was not intact. The sealant was placed on the roof of the vehicle, which contributed to the faulty windshield. She also stated that there was an alignment issue that caused the vehicle to steer to the left while driving 70 MPH. The vehicle mats were steamed by the dealer and never dried. As a result, the windows were frosted inside the passenger compartment. The contact found rust in the dashboard components and the fuse box. The current mileage was 897 and failure mileage was 692.
Intreior lighting out. Electrical problem ,new part ordered.
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