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.
Cooling Unit And Lines · Drum · Gasoline · Switch · Wheel Bearing
Consumer states ongoing problem with engine stalling while driving at any speed, dealer was notified. Nlm dealer replaced coil pack and fuel pump 6 times. Vehicle is under warranty however warranty is not valid. The wheel bearings failed causing the rear wheel to fall off. The main belt broke. The transmission cooling lines broke. Ignition switch had to be replaced. The rear brakes squeak especially when there is…
ODI 8007995
Switch
3 months after purchase of vehicle, consumer tried to turn key in ignition and steering wheel was permanently locked. Mechanic had vehicle towed and replaced steering wheel. However, problem still occurs. *ak *yd
ODI 8005003
Switch
When trying to start engine ignition switch will not turn, and consumer will not be able to start engine. Sometimes while driving will make a lot of noise.*ak
ODI 883881
Automatic Transmission · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Rearview Mirrors/Devices · Steering · Switch
Ignition and steering locked up, key would not turn, vehicle was parked. *ak there was noise in the right side of the vehicle due to rear outside mirror failure. The transmission slips on accel. There was vibration in steering at 45 mph and up. The high sqealing on rainy days when turning left or right was caused by drive belt malfunctioning. The ignition locked due to cylinder assembly problem. *yh
ODI 883506
Front · Gasoline · Module · Switch
Vehicle vibrated real hard when it started up and cut off. It has been to dealer 5 times. Dealer has replaced computer, and changed ignition key and more. Dealer has never said why, and didn't have a remedy to problem. Consumer has tried lemon law, but vehicle was over the mileage at that time. Consumer called ford, and was told to work it out with dealer. Problem is still not resovled.*ak
ODI 885672
Multiple Axle · Switch · Tank Assembly
Right rear wheel bearing caused car to swerve violently at 55mph, driver slowed to 20mph to avoid being pulled off road. Driver tried to slowly drive to repair station but car kept wobbling on road so stopped and had car towed into garage..ignition /lock system failed in january and left driver stranded. Car could not be started. In another problem that occured in october 2000 the fuel assembly recall was not…
ODI 745711
Switch
Ignition switch locked up on start up of vehicle. Dealer replaced ignition switch.*jb consumer states the key has always been hard to fit and turn. *jg
ODI 8017973
Switch
Key failed/could not be inserted into ignition. Key in half way , but could not be released. When finally it was released, it could not be reinserted fully. Had vehicle towed to dealership. Mechanic was ordering new parts for ignition. *ak
ODI 879712
Disc · Switch
I have had to many problems with this car for it to have been bought new in 2000. This problem with the ignition switch is unbelievable. When we talked to the dealership they referred us to a locksmith. The locksmith told us that he knew exactly what the problem was because he had done over 300 of these in the last year or so. When we had a tow truck to come and tow it to the dealer,he told us that he tows 2 or 3 of…
ODI 765629
Foundation Components · Switch
Ignition switch went out, causing vehicle not to start. Dealer has been contacted. *ak brakes also failed, consumer had taken vehicle to dealer for soft brakes, however dealer found no problems and one month later brake failure occured. *slc
ODI 878775
Drum · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) · Lower Ball Joint · Mid/Rear Assembly · Stabilizer Bar · Switch · Tail Lights · Wheel Bearing
Dt: the consumer stated there were multiple problems with the vehicle. The brakes make noises and pulsated when the pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer where the brake light switch and ignition cylinder switches were replaced. The dealer also turned the drums, replaced the brake pads and resurfaced the front rotors. There was a vibration in the front end when braking. The lower ball…
ODI 10148223
Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Switch
Was pulling into driveway with turn signal on when vehicle shut down. Wheels locked up. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Mechanic could not locate cause of shut down. Contacted manufacturer & was informed it was a "hot ignition switch" problem. *ak making right hand turn into driveway started decrasing speed from 35 mph to make turn, noticed that the stereo went silent ,lost dash ligh s including signals and…
ODI 879586
Switch
According to towtruck driver, this was the ninth ford focus in one week here in tucson, arizona, to have ignition problems. The ignition/lock cylinder fails, preventing ability to start vehicle. *ak
ODI 731976
Switch
Went to start the car, and key would not go into the ignition all the way. Was eventually able to get the key in by wiggling and forcing, but will not turn now to start the car. Called the local ford dealer, and was informed that this was a known issue with the 2000 ford focus, and that my ignition cylinder would need to be replaced. Was quoted $350. *ak
ODI 10090525
Door · Electrical System · Switch
Consumer rented a car from budget rental. Vehicle locked up, and driver was not able to turn off or start vehicle. When this happened, electrical doors would not open. Consumer had to climb out of window, and car just died. This has happened on 4 different ford, focuses that consumer had rented. Consumer feels this is very dangerous because it could lock up on the highway. *ak
ODI 870040
Switch
Iginition switch keeps locking up intermittently. Dealer notified, and replaced two ignition switchs on two separate occasions, but problem still occurs. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak
ODI 879264
Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · Switch
The steering wheel and ignition switch locked up, on another occasion the steering wheel locked up in the right position while the drivr was backing into a driveway, the rear wheel bearings had to be replaced due to road noise, the ignition switch came out of the steering column when the drivers attempted to remove the key from the ignition. Nlm
ODI 562332
Switch
Key was used fine to enter into the vehicle. But, key was entered into ignition to start engine, but it was not able to go all the way through. Security system worked against its own original key,and will not operate anything in vehicle. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and dealer has no remedy of defect. Per consumer there are few other vehicles at dealer awaiting to be repaired. Vehicle is inoperative without…
ODI 866534
Automatic Transmission · Drum · Lock · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Switch
Multiple problems: replaced cd player once, three brake jobs, multiple trunk latch repairs, replaced transmission at 40000, 3 recalls, ignition switch locked up. The 2000 focus is clearly a lemon! *ak
ODI 766951
Switch
Ignition switch, made out of plastic, broken and consumer was unable to start vehicle. Dealer notifed, and repaires were made after waiting 18 days before parts were available. Feel free to provide further details. *ak
ODI 866544
Automatic Transmission · Door · Switch
Dt: transmission would not kick into gear. The key ignition is always getting stuck. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer numerous times and was told it was only her imagination. Finally, the transmission died and the warranty had ran out. The doors both front and back come open while driving. There is a recall on the rear doors but is also having problem with the front doors as well. Vehicle was taken to dealer 3…
ODI 10122287
Axle Assembly · Door · Foundation Components · Switch
THE DOOR PANEL FAILED. NLM
ODI 561482
Switch
Key had trouble going into the ignition switch, when it finally did go in, it will not turn. Car will not start. Car needed to be towed to the dealer and was informed it was not under warranty nor was there a recall on it.*jb
ODI 10010283
Switch
Key could only be inserted half way into the ignition. *ak
ODI 741169
Switch
I placed my key in the ignition and it would not turn to the start position.*ak
ODI 10056541