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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

BandRecords
30–60k mi116
60–100k mi109
1–30k mi28
100–150k mi26

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 14, 2003 · 42,200 miles

    Switch

    Ignition lock system failed, rendering vehicle unusable. *ak

    ODI 10032924

  • August 11, 2003 · 66,955 miles

    Power Window Devices And Controls · Switch

    The key could not be inserted into the ignition. The dealer stated the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The switch was not covered under the extended warranty. In addition to not being able to start the vehicle, the power windows could not be rolled down. *ak *nlm *jb

    ODI 10033602

  • August 6, 2003 · 30,000 miles

    Switch

    Ignition switch locks up & won't turn. See many more complaints on identical issue with 2000 ford focus at ww.automotivetalk.net/showmessages.php?id=1275. We all can't be crazy and we're all going broke over the same problem? Shouldn't ford take care of their own defaults? Help?*ak

    ODI 10058302

  • August 6, 2003 · 97,825 miles

    Switch

    Key would not go into ignition, car towed to dealer they replaced at cost of 350+ would not cover under extended warranty. *ph

    ODI 10038888

  • August 1, 2003 · 20,000 miles

    Clutch Assembly · Cruise Control · Front · Headlights · Manual Transmission · Pads · Switch

    Has been to shop for 26 days in the past 4 months. Repeated failure of clutch (manual transmission), failure of brake pads, resulting in minor crash. Have had to had ball joints replaced. Cruise control was disconnected from accerator/brake. Key would not go into ignition and resulted in key ignition switch having to be replaced. Numerous recalls and trips to shop since bought brand new in august 2003*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 10037251

  • July 15, 2003

    Switch

    The ignition key was difficult to place into the ignition cylinder. Once placed inside, the ignition switch would not turn at all, it was locked up in place. An internet search revealed over 7300 hits on "ford focus and ignition problems". The cost of tow and repair was $350.*ak

    ODI 10028430

  • June 20, 2003

    Switch

    When i parked my vehicle to get gas and the pump wasn't working i proceed to insert my key to moved vehicle to another pump but the key wouldn't go in. I called my wife to verify if she can bring the spare key to try to start the car with it; her key wouldn't go in either. I proceeded to call the cust. Serv. Dept. At ford motor credit and informed the problem; they asked to try again to inserted the keys and had no…

    ODI 10029008

  • June 16, 2003

    Switch

    While placing the key inside of the ignition switch vehicle will not start up at all. *ak

    ODI 10024163

  • June 14, 2003 · 50,000 miles

    Switch

    Turned off car, got out, put in gas, got back in car, key would only go in half way. *nlm

    ODI 10023143

  • June 9, 2003

    Switch

    While placing the key inside of the key ignition vehicle will not start.*ak

    ODI 10022722

  • June 1, 2003 · 8,000 miles

    Latch · Switch

    Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. When the key was turned in the ignition, the vehicle would not start and the steering wheel locked. The key that is used to start the ignition is also used for the doors. The key stopped working for the passenger side door and the trunk. The vehicle does not have power locks. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced, however, they did not suggest a…

    ODI 10204537

  • May 9, 2003 · 67,500 miles

    Switch

    Placed key in ignition would not turn. Many tsb's on same problem. Have extended warranty. Ignition switch covered with no specific part # listed. Dealer says part # for defect not covered. Had fixed. Research with nhtsa lists 7 tsb's and many complaints for same defect. Referred to ford customer service they said nothing could be done. Extended warranty does not list specific part #s when purchased but when…

    ODI 10018744

  • May 1, 2003

    Switch

    Upon trying to start the vehilce the key sticks and will not turn either way. It is sometimes hard for the key to go into the ignition. *ak

    ODI 10099866

  • April 14, 2003 · 45,000 miles

    Switch

    Ignition switch locked up and will not turn. Has to be replaced. *jb

    ODI 10014394

  • April 12, 2003 · 67,000 miles

    Switch

    Ignition switch won't work, key won't turn, had to replace. *jb

    ODI 10014493

  • March 26, 2003 · 39,000 miles

    Fuel Gauge System · Macpherson Strut · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Switch

    Ignition switch will not turn. I noticed in researching the internet that many others had the same failure. I did not see a recall. This is the latest failure of many: brakes, fuel gauge, bad struts. Now at 39000, i am 3000 miles out of warranty. *jb

    ODI 10011085

  • March 20, 2003 · 78,000 miles

    Switch

    Ignition cylinder seized and needed to be replaced, car has 78,000 miles and i feel that this is a poor design. Cost of repairs was $185.00 and i had to replace the ignition key as well. I have old part for inspection if needed.

    ODI 10115998

  • March 18, 2003

    Switch

    Key would not turn in the ignition switch. Dealership stated that the ignition lock cylinder was broken due to wear and tear and cold weather. Dealership removed broken cylinder and installed new ignition cylinder in march 2003. Problem has recurred november 2005. *jb

    ODI 10143727

  • March 14, 2003 · 40,256 miles

    Latch · Switch

    Ignition won turn and rewire and replaced passenger door power latch. *nlm

    ODI 10014368

  • March 12, 2003

    Switch

    The ignition switch failed, the dealer charged the consumer $350.00 to replace.*jb

    ODI 10011546

  • March 1, 2003

    Switch

    The ignition switch failed without warning, which caused the vehicle to stall. The ignition switch was replaced 3 times. *jb

    ODI 10009984

  • February 28, 2003 · 43,001 miles

    Switch

    THE IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED UP.*JB

    ODI 10009660

  • February 24, 2003 · 56,000 miles

    Switch

    The ignition switch failed which caused the vehicle to stall.*jb *ts

    ODI 10009233

  • February 15, 2003

    Switch

    Key gets jammed in the ignition. Dealer notified.*ak

    ODI 10024598

  • February 11, 2003 · 30,000 miles

    Fuel Pump · Rear · Switch

    My complaint deals with the 2000 ford focus . I purchased this vehicle in june of 2001 with 100 miles on the odometer. Since then i have had to bring my car back for a few recals. One of the recals was the rear suspension where my car lost control and i veered off the road....luckily noone was hurt. The reason why i am writing this complaint is because i understand that there is a investigation on the focus for…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10005748