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
Could not put key in ignition and steering wheel locked. Needed to have car towed to dealer. Dealership had a brand new replacment part they told me was "defective" and they had to go to another dealer to get part. Ignition switch was completely replaced at a cost of $260 +/-. 40,000 miles on car and is a 2000 wagon model.
ODI 10005406
Switch
Consumer states the ignition switch it is not working properly, key go only half way and it takes longer time to put it inside the switch. Dealer has been notified and wont fix. Please provide further information. Ts
ODI 10004635
Switch
Since 2002 i have experienced many problems with the ignition, key will not turn when inserted in ignition switch. I have replaced that part twice, $500 dollars each time. It's been only one year since the last time that i got it fixed and again i'm having problems everytime that i try to start the ignition. *jb
ODI 10110204
Electrical · Ignition · Switch
The ignition switch on my car is not working. If it has to be replaced, it will be the third time since i bought the car. Which was in febuary of 2002. If a locksmith shop can repair the problem, why is it that a ford dealership can't?
ODI 10000669
Switch
Ignition switch failed, had to have car towed to dealership and replaced for $300. I've seen that many people have had this problem and i want to be included in that number with the hope that ford will recall and reimburse me.
ODI 10067988
Switch
Put key in ignition and key would not turn in ignition switch. Had to replace ignition cylinder. 8nlm
ODI 10018794
Latch · Switch
I noticed the doors squeaking soon after i purchased the car. The noise became progressively worse over the next year. The dealership brushed off my questions telling me the doors just needed grease. Now that the warranty is up they tell me it will cost $405.00 for them to fix. The doors have not squeaked for over a year, now they don't lock and both rear doors fly open when i take a corner so i keep them tied shut…
ODI 10046954
Switch
The consumer place the key inside of the vehicle and it wouldn't start. The vehicle had three ignition switch put on prior. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
ODI 8023012
Switch
When consumer starts their vehicle. The ignition switch and steering wheel will lock up, and keys will get stuck in the ignition. Had vehicle towed. Dealership replaced the ignition switch. Ts
ODI 8022340
Switch
When driving vehicle and turning off ignition will lock itself, preventing key from being turned to restart. Vehicle has been repaired 4 times, and problem still occurring.*ak
ODI 8018898
Switch
When putting key into the igntion key will not turn, it will not come out of locked position. Contacted dealer.*ak
ODI 8018406
Switch
When removing key form ignition, it stuck. Even a locksmith could not remove key.contacted dealership. This was a common problem.*ak
ODI 8017854
Switch
Upon starting the vehicle key sticks in the ignition followed by the steering wheel locking up. If the consumer managed to remove the key, the steering wheel was still locked. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, who replaced the ignition assembly. The failure recurred, and the key broke in the ignition. The ignition assembly has to be replaced again. *ak *nm
ODI 10087483
Switch
While attempting to start vehicle ignition locked up key would not turn. Please provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8016592
Switch
Unable to start vehicle,couldn't turn key in ignition. Contacted dealer. Ignition switch was broken.*ak
ODI 8015651
Switch
Ignition locked up, and consumer could not turn the key. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. *ak
ODI 8017064
Switch
While parked put key in and it would not turn. Tried another key, and would it not turn. Dealer notified, repaired.*ak
ODI 8015364
Switch
Consumer was having problem with turning key in the ignition. Key will sometimes get stuck. Dealer notified. *ak
ODI 8015420
Electrical · Switch
2 times my ignition froze and the key would not turn to start the motor. And i had to have the ignition replaced both times; july 16,2002 and again on october 13, 2006. *jb
ODI 10173237
Switch
Ignition switch locked up , unable to start vehicle, contacted dealer.*ak
ODI 8013925
Switch
The key would not go into the switch, when it finally did i was unable to turn it- the tow truck driver said he'd seen seversl of these focus' having this problem- vehicle was towed to dealer on sunday- they worked on it monday and until 2 pm tuesday - charged full cost for labor and part- there is quite a history being built in your files of this problem. In the past there would almost never be a problem with keys…
ODI 763782
Switch
I cannot start my 2000 ford focus because the ignition key will not turn in the steering column - i called the dealer where i bought it - the service department gave me an estimate of $350 over the phone and said to save the receipt since this may become a recall - in the meantime i am unable to use the vehicle to drive to work until i can come up with at least $350.*ak
ODI 763696
Switch
Key would not go into ignition. When i finally got it in, it would not turn. Car had to be towed to dealer. Dealer tried to tell me it was because the locks had not been lubricated on a regular basis (car with 30k miles).*ak
ODI 763195
Switch
Ignition key fails to turn in lock cylinder. Steering wheel cannot be moved or unlocked when vehicle is parked. Vehicle has been stranded and towed to ford dealer for repair 3 times ( at 22000, 37254 & 43000 miles) now. Inoperative lock cylinder was drilled out and replaced in each case. I was charged $287.00 for the second repair (plus towing) because it "was not covered under warranty".*ak
ODI 10102152
Switch
Key would not go all they way in ignition cylinder. Cylinder replaced.*ak
ODI 763612