2000 Ford Focus Switch Problems
- 476
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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 476 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 59 records
- ignition lock · 20 records
- ignition cylinder · 17 records
- turn ignition · 16 records
- steering wheel · 15 records
- lock cylinder · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 116 |
| 60–100k mi | 109 |
| 1–30k mi | 28 |
| 100–150k mi | 26 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Switch
Ignition lock has broken twice, stranding me and requiring a tow to the dealer and over $300 in repair costs.a search of the web shows that this is a very common failure on 2000 and 2001 ford focus.*ak
ODI 10055081
Control Module · Electrical · Equipment · Switch
1/25/04 parked at meter in stamford ct, key wouldn't come out of ignition. Got it out, then wouldn't go back in. 20 minutes of sweating/swearing, got key back in. Had to leave it in the ignition (dangerous) until 2/12/04. Car to dillon ford, who replaced key cylinder for $210. Mileage 76,489. I saved broken ignition switch, if you want it. Replacement was a ford motorcraftco. Ignition switch sw-5997 xs4z-11582-aa.…
ODI 10114089
Switch
Ignition switch failed. Key would only advance halfway. Finally able to insert key, but could not turn to unlock steering column.*ak
ODI 10056769
Switch
Ignition locked up and would not allow key to turn. Paid through my extended warranty to have it repaired. They installed a new key cylinder and now the new one is locking up. The local ford dealer heber springs ford said that ford is aware of the problem but there were not enough compaints yet to warrant a recall on the item.*ak
ODI 10054494
Switch
I have had numerous problems with the ignition not wanting to turn with the 2 keys i have. 1 is original, the other was made by the dealer i purchased the car from. It appears to be an issue with the ignition key cylinder. Searching for information i have found numerous references to this problem, and there are over 150 current complaints that when searched for this part are returned on this site.* cb
ODI 10054385
Switch
IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
ODI 10056124
Switch
2000 ford focus zx3. 111,000 miles. Could not get key to go into ignition smoothly. When i finally did, it would not turn. Finally got started and had dealer repair. Dealer replaced ignition lock. Service advisor said this was a frequent problem with this model and suggested i contact ford. Same night, new lock also failed. Dealer had to replace a second time. Ford customer relationship center said they could not…
ODI 10054923
Switch
IGNITION SWITCH LOCK UP OF MY 2000 FORD FOCUS SW. *CB
ODI 10053257
Switch
While placing key inside of the ignition key will not turn. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic noticed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced due to a worn out part.*ak
ODI 10053982
Switch
Ignition switch has seized three times each time replaced by dealerships. Never warrantied. Please not the quantity of these failures. Due to the pats system, most mechanics will not touch it.
ODI 10121209
Switch
When vehicle is turned off then restarted it fails to start because the keys wouldn't turn the ignition. This is an ongoing problem. The manufacturer is aware of the problem, and has redesigned this part in the later model vehicles. The ignition switch has been replaced twice at$300.00.*ak
ODI 10107156
Switch
The ignition switch did not allow the insertion of the key. Consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic, who found that ignition was defective. *ak
ODI 10053830
Anti-Theft Device · Switch
The "securikey" ignition cylinder is subject to repeated failures. Initially the ignition will not turn until the steering wheel is "wiggled." then after a time, the unit fails completely. This does pose a problem when attempting to restart the vehicle after a "panic stop," where the engine stall/stops. Especially un-nerving in traffice. 1st failure 9/30/2001 at 18,990 miles. Lock cylinder was replaced. 2nd complete…
ODI 10055057
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Switch
It was hard to turn the key in the ignition switch, and the consumer was unable to start the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the vehicle also had brake problems. *nm
ODI 10053828
Switch
Ignition locked without warning. The part was replaced, however the problem still persists. *ak
ODI 10053523
Switch
Dt: the owner had to replace the ignition switch that locked up twice in less than one year. The key and cylinder had to be drilled out, and all parts replaced. There have been a couple of times that the key would not turn, but evidently it would. Then, one day the key would not turn at all, and the column had locked up. Vehicle was then towed to the garage. Everything has been replaced. *ak
ODI 10125651
Switch
Ignition switch overheated and malfunctioned. *ak *mr
ODI 10053679
Switch
With only one month to go before we could return this piece of crap lease, out goes the ignition switch. Never have i had a car where the key wouldn't go in, it was like a joke! So now we get to stick in a bunch of money for nothing. I can't believe with all of the problems and all of the complaints that ford has done nothing about this as far as recalls go. How many people need to be put out before something is…
ODI 10052312
Switch
I have been having consistent difficulties and problems with the ignition switch/ ignition lock cylinder on my 200 ford focus. Sometimes the key will not go in all the way, other times it will not turn. This has caused me to be stranded several times. I went to my ford dealership and was told that they have replaced tons of them. Also, this is clearly a common problem when researching it online and at various…
ODI 10054909
Switch
Ignition switch will not turn. I can insert the key into the ignition, but the lock will not turn. The entire iginition switch had to be replaced and re-keyed.
ODI 10060792
Switch
Consumer attempted to start vehicle but key would not turn. The ignition was locked in place and it would not move. Also, steering wheel was locked. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, and technician replaced the ignition switch.*ak
ODI 10053796
Switch
Key would not turn in ignition...cylinder locked up, bought a new one from a ford dealer and had it put in and the same problem occurred two weeks later. Also has stalling at different speeds like the gas is being shut off, and has problems with the front suspension griding when you hit bumps or go across dips in the road.*ak
ODI 10051147
Switch
Ignition won't turn. The tow truck driver said this happens on a lot of other focuses, and he thought it was a recall. When i call the dealer's service center he said he's done three others. He then told me the cost would be about $330. This should be a recall! *la
ODI 10050846
12v/24v/48v Battery · Switch
Zx3; after shutting off the engine, the driver noticed the steering wheel locked. When the driver tried to start the vehicle the key could not be inserted into the ignition, the steering wheel stayed locked. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. The ignition cylinder and battery were replaced. *ph *sc *jb
ODI 10050080
Switch
While vacationing in michigan, i found my self locked out of the car. My key wouldn't even go into the ignition. I tried and tried then called the nearest ford dealership. They said i could have it towed to their facility and they may get to it tomorrow . I'm on vacation! They advised me to get a locksmith to fix it. So i called someone from the phone book. He came and broke apart my ignition and gave me a key. Now…
ODI 10057093