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
Sometimes key will not fit in ignition. Took to dealer, and they stated that ignition is off track. Please provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8011659
Switch
This will be the third switch this car has had and a few other people i talked to. The same problem seems to me there must be a problem the dealer said it's only guarnteed 12 months or 12 thousand miles don't seem right to me. Dt
ODI 769801
Switch
KEY IGNITION WOULD NOT START CAR.*AK
ODI 762817
Switch
Ignition switch failure . Switch had to be replaced on vehicle for the second time. The first incident was during the 36,000 mile warranty period. This vehicle is one of four 2000 ford focus hatchbacks that our company owns. They have all had the ignition switch replaced at least once and there is another one that has been replaced twice. This was the first one that wasn't under 36,000 miles when it was replaced.…
ODI 761826
Switch
When placing key into the ignition switch key will not go all the way in the ignition so that the vehicle can start, cause unknown. Please give any further details.*ak
ODI 8009569
Switch
I own a 2000 ford focus zx3. Today when i went to start my car to drive home my key would not go all the way into the ignition. I played with it and got it to go in but then the key would not turn and i could not start my car. I did some research on this problem and it seems it is a common one among focus owners. Ford needs to recall the ignition switch cylinder for these cars considering the amount of problems they…
ODI 10067950
Switch
Ignition key would not turn ignition. Had to call in locksmith to replace. Ford dealerships not helpful. Apparently this is common problem with focus. Locksmith said he has worked on 100's of ford focus with same problem. Car rental agency said same thing about their ford focus fleet. Ignition key either locks up in ignition or fails to turn.*ak
ODI 760404
Switch
Ford 2000 focus ignition lock failure - locksmith websites talk about this and offer special parts to fix it - why doesn't ford take ownership of this latent defect that is ruining quality. This is just the icing on the cake of the 2000 focus and its laundry list of recalls (4 more in the works as i understand it). This is a prevalent mechanical failure and is actionable. If there is a class action suit on this…
ODI 760617
Switch
When i tried to insert my key into the ignition, it refused to go in, almost like it was the wrong key. I called the ford dealership and they advised me to call ford roadside assistance for a tow to their dealership. The tow truck driver told me she had towed serveral focus' in the last month with the same problem. Bob turner ford kept my car from friday to monday saying they had to put in a new ignition system. I…
ODI 760301
Switch
Consumer was having a difficult time entering key into ignition. Mechanic stated that vehicle had a lock switch that had malfunctioned. *ak consumer contacted customer service and was told that this condition was a familiar one with the ford focus and that the engineers have not received enough complaints to consider the problem a recall. Dealer replaced ignition lock cylinder and offered to pay 60% of cost. *tt
ODI 8004641
Switch
One week after purchasing the vehicle, the key that came with the car would not start the car. Consumer had vehice towed to dealer. Dealer pulled off wheel and went into the ignition, and fixed a part. *ak consumer stated that the second key was made and that key would not start the vehicle, vehicle was towed to the dealer, dealer said it was a security lock and they fixed the ignition. Vehicle stalled for the third…
ODI 8005581
Switch
Consumer unable to turn key in ignition switch as a result of key cylinder locking up. Contacted dealer.replaced parts 3 times; but problem reoccurred. *ak
ODI 8017199
Switch
Ignition lock cylinder will not turn. Ford has refused to pay as my 36,000 mile warranty has expired. I am going to contact everyone i can think of to try to get this taken care of. I would appreciate being contacted if any class action law suits are filed against ford for violation of lemon laws.
ODI 10004895
Air Conditioner · Latch · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Switch
I have several defects in my 2000 ford focus 4 door. First one is my left passinger door does not latch closed, 2nd is my cylinder lock in the ignition failed and i had to have it replaced , 3rd when it rains the front passinger floor fills to top with water, 4th the cd player turns off and blinks buy itself, 5th my check engine light stays on after repetedly taking it to machinic to see why and having it reset even…
ODI 10088673
Switch
On 3 different occasions vehicle has been having problem with igniton switch turning off. Vehicle had to be towed because it would not start back up.*ak
ODI 8001145
Rack And Pinion · Switch
Tried to put key into the ignition, key wouldn't go it. Had car towed to dealer and it took a week to get fixed. Had to argue to get a loaner car in the meantime and no one at ford was helpful at all and insisted that this was not a big problem. Shortly before this happened, the steering and rack and pinion had to be replaced because of a fluid leak. Last week, when attempting to start the car (it had not been…
ODI 755240
Switch
Key will not turn in ignition, dealer determined ignition switch needs to be replaced.*ak
ODI 898937
Switch
Ignition switch is not working properly. At times consumer is not able to put key into ignition, other times vehicle will not start or able to put out of gear. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything. Please provide further information. *ak
ODI 8018937
Switch
Dt: 2000 ford focus. The ignition keeps locking up on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken it to the dealership. They stated they fixed it, but it continually happened. This happens before the vehicle is started, the last time it wouldn't release the key. The dealership states they are replacing the switch, when the vehicle was returned there was metal in the floor. *jb
ODI 10135165
Switch
Unable to start vehicle , couldn't put keys into the ignition. Had to have vehicle towed.dealership replaced igintion cylinder 2 twice.*ak
ODI 8008280
Carburetor System · Gasoline · Switch
Vehicle stalls without warning at various speeds. Losing all power and steering wheel locks up. Dealer notified 4 times. First 3 times they did nothing, fourth time they said they replaced air intake valve. The morning after we got the car out of the shop it stalled again while driving 55mph. We are tired of getting the run around and are hesitant to contact dealer again concerning this problem. 2nd problem- put key…
ODI 750808
Switch
Faulty ignition switch caused the key to not insert or once insert the key could not be removed from the ignition, this problem also caused the vehicle to stall. Nlm
ODI 785538
Switch
Consumer was unable to turn key in ignition, it had stuck.contacted dealer. Ignition switch cylinder had broken. Replaced part.but problem reoccurred.*ak
ODI 8017314
Module · Switch
To start vehicle key in ignition switch and ignition computer chip must be in sync with one another. When its not in sync, vehicle can stall out while driving in middle of traffic. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and mechanic replaced computer chip and ignition switch/ key. Stalling problem has reappeared.*ak
ODI 892443
Switch
Ignition lock fails to turn when key is inserted. Steering remains locked and car will not start. First time this occurred was june 2001 while car was under warranty. Lock was drilled out and replaced. Ignition has locked up for the second time today with no warning. Will have to have the car towed 30 miles to dealer. *jb
ODI 10039079