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
I own a 2000 ford focus, which my 17 year old son drives. Today i got a call from him saying he was stranded at a friends house. The problem, he could not get his key to go all the way into the ignition switch. I drove out to where he was and found the key would not go all the way in, it acts like it is the wrong key for that switch. *la
ODI 10046961
Switch
After parking at my home i could not get the key back in the ignition. I had to have the car towed to the dealer for the ignition to be replaced. I was told on the phone that this is a common problem. *la
ODI 10046933
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Switch · Tires
I have replaced the ignition switch 3 times in least that 2 years and twice in three months. The dealership tells me to call ford and ford tells me it a dealership's problem call them the old run around. I also have replace all four brakes and tires with only 25000 miles on the car and they still squeeze and grind when applying the brake. I brought the car used so i do not know if anything was replace before i…
ODI 10046852
Switch
The driver placed the key in the ignition and vehicle would not engage. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis. Mechanic noticed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10046356
Switch
When the consumer put key into the ignition switch vehicle would not start. *ak
ODI 10052233
Switch
THE STARTER SWICTH ON MY FORD FOCUS BROKE. *LA
ODI 10045148
Front · Fuel Pump · Switch
Ford focus fuel pump fails to deliver fuel and car stalls. Dangerous! I was only less than half of a tank of gas full and my car stalled out on the very busy davis blvd in nrh tx. It repeatedly died when trying to restart the car to get it to a service station. I filled the car up and the car worked fine. Now we never let the car get below a haff a tank. Please resolve this issue we could have been killed! This was…
ODI 10051300
Switch
Ignition switch locked up. Turned car off in normal manner, returned and unable to turn key, unlock sterring column, etc.. *la
ODI 10043097
Switch
Upon attempting to start vehicle key would not turn. The ignition switch was locked, and it would not be moved. Vehicle was towed to independent mechanic, who replaced the inside cylinder. *ak
ODI 10043994
Switch
On oct. 11, 2003, i drove to my sister's place of business to pick up my niece and when i came back to the car my key would not go in the ignition. My brother in law tried and he was able to get it in half way but the steering wheel was locked. We even tried the spare key and it did not work. We called a ford dealership to see if there was something else we could do except turning the steering wheel to unlock it.…
ODI 10049403
Switch
When key was inserted in the ignition key would not go all the way into the ignition switch. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. Mechanic replaced ignition switch. *ak
ODI 10044583
Switch
Upon leaving work, entered car and inserted key into ignition. Key would not turn. Spent about 45 minutes jiggling and tapping key in attempts to start car. This was is my first encounter with this problem. The aaa tow truck driver made mention of the "famous ford ignition system" upon arrival at my request. When asked what that meant, he stated that a number of ford products are having similar problems. I paid for…
ODI 10041756
Anti-Theft Device · Switch
Put key in ignition and it will not turn at all. Steering wheel and shift lever are locked and vehicle had to be towed to dealer with wheels off ground. Dealer say no recall or service bulletins have been issued but this is not true as i found several service bulletin on this web site. *la
ODI 10041517
Switch
Ignition cylinder locked at 36,800 miles. It is my understanding that this is a common occurrence. I have owned several cars and driven hundreds of thousands of miles and never has an ignition cylinder lock. Ford should recall these things and repair them without charge. *jb
ODI 10041309
Switch
I have been very patiently waiting for ford to issue a recall on their ignition system. It is very pathetic. Both of my ford focus vehicles have these problems. I used the cars in a normal fashion for over 4 years. At the end of year 3 the keys in both my focus cars stopped working correctly leaving stranded at work one time. I had to call a locksmith who told me that this is a common problem with the focus and that…
ODI 10102811
Switch
Key would not go into the ignition. Stranded. Had to have vehicle towed and ignition lock cylinder had to be replaced
ODI 10040927
Switch
Consumer was unable to insert the key inside the ignition. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that ignition switch needed to be replaced , and replaced it. However, the problem recurred. *ak
ODI 10094786
Switch
Key ignition and steering wheel is locked, cannot turn key to start car. When i called the ford help line, i was told that this was new, nothing they've heard of before. However, when i called the dealership they referred me to the mechanic asked me what i drove. I said ford focus. He asked what year, i said 2000. Then he said that key ignition is a common problem with the 2000 focus and that they've had to fix…
ODI 10039104
Switch
Electronic system-ignition switch trouble getting key in. Once key was in, ignition would not turn. Had to be replaced. *ph
ODI 10038756
Switch
The ignition switch on our 2000 ford focus locked up. The key would not turn in the ignition and stranded my wife and children. The ignition switch had to be replaced by the ford dealership. The car is 4 months out of warranty and only has 22,000 miles. After complaining to the dealer, they reduced the repair price to ~1/2 of estimate and told me to hold the receipt in case there is a recall. *jb
ODI 10038978
Switch
Keys do not come out of ignition when vehicle is turned off. Shifter also moves when car is supposed to be in park. Car will lock up on you before you can get your children out from back due to keys not coming out of ignition. Was in shop for repair for matter was not remedied. Brought back for an estimate for second repair and was told to replace shifter assembly. *ak
ODI 10060221
Switch
When placing the key in side the ignition vehicle failed to engage. Key didn't turn left or right. Vehicle had been in repair shop multiply times. Cause of failure was undetermined. Manufacturer was aware of the incident.*ak
ODI 10038354
Switch
Went to church on sunday, came out to go home, put key in ignition, went half way, thought it was alarm, did everything to move the key, nothing. Had it towed to dealer. Advised by service dept, this problem is not covered under the extra care, and not covered under factory warranty over 36k miles. Vehicle about 36k miles. Estimate $500.00. This is the 2nd time vehicle in shop. Called out to ford, and they said…
ODI 10037140
Switch
Could not remove key from ignition. Key would not turn in the ignition. Had to be towed to dealership and ignition swith replaced.*ak
ODI 10037258
Cables · Switch
When placing the key in the ignition vehicle fails to engage. Also, while driving on the highway vehicle will suddenly accelerate, then stall. *ak
ODI 10033960