Ford Focus Switch Problems
- 796
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 9
- Years with records
- 2000–2010
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 796 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- ignition switch · 74 records
- steering wheel · 23 records
- turn ignition · 22 records
- ignition turn · 17 records
- failure mileage · 15 records
- switch turn · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 233 |
| 60–100k mi | 177 |
| 1–30k mi | 50 |
| 100–150k mi | 36 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford focus. On several occasions, the vehicle failed to start while turning the key in the ignition. There were no warning indicators illuminated. In order to start the vehicle, the key had to be wiggled several times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11103790
Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford focus. While attempting to start the vehicle, the key failed to turn in the ignition. The contact had to make several attempts before the ignition would turn and start the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…
ODI 11000382
Engine · Switch
Car was driving normally, parked my car, tried to restart it and key would not turn. Possibly a broken ignition switch. *tr
ODI 10574031
Switch
Ignition switch on the vehicle is completely locked up and will not turn. My wife is a diabetic and has numerous health complications due to her diabetes. If we were out and became stranded it could have cost us her life. I am disappointed with ford for not fixing this issue. *tr
ODI 10558413
Switch
Ignition switch won't turn. Happened in bad part of town. This is a serious safety issue. *tr
ODI 10497624
Switch
Ignition switch failed to turn. Internet research indicates defective switch. Tapping key with hammer allowed the switch to work properly and continue to work properly as long as the key is not removed. Once the key is removed, the ignition switch again freezes and will not turn. *tr
ODI 10488875
Switch
The ignition switch jammed as i hear happens alot with these fords due to inferior parts . The dealer charged me with 3.5 hours shop time to fix this when ford has issued technical service bullitan # 02-18-2 which calls for 1.1 hours to fix as well as the $135.05 list price of the replacement cylinder kit. If this is such a common problem known to ford shouldn't it be subject to a ntsb recall? *tr
ODI 10461273
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Switch
Ignition switch in 2000 ford focus locked up and would not turn. The consequences of this failure were that i missed a very important doctors appointment. Nothing has been done to fix this problem because i do not have the $400.[redacted] said it would cost to fix it. Why has this part not been recalled? It has been an ongoing problem. *tr
ODI 10359624