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
The ignition of my ford focus zx3 once refused to accept the key, and had to be replaced, at my expense. That second tumbler is failing now also, and will need to be replaced again. I just found out from a website (www.automotivetalk.net/showmessages.php?id=1275) that this is a huge, recurring problem. One person quoted a tow truck driver as saying that "this is the fourth one of these with this problem that i've…
ODI 10145590
Switch
I bought a 2000 ford focus used in february 2005. On december 11, 2005 my ignition cylinder would not turn for the first time. The next day i had to be towed home because the car wouldn't start. I took it to a ford dealership and had the ignition cylinder replaced for $283. *nm
ODI 10145224
Switch
My son took the car to lowe's and when he came out of the store the key would go in but would not turn. Upon my investigation the parts guy at mike bass ford told me that they get 2-3 focus's a week in for the same problem, the ignition tumbler is a whopping $86 and some change plus labor, plus tow. That is outrageous!*jb
ODI 10144378
Switch
My 2000 ford focus ignition switch has failed the 2nd time in a little over a year. When i insert the key in the ignition it will not turn regardless of what i do. With the first incident (10/15/2004) i had the vehicle towed to the ford dealership and ended up paying $115.42 out of pocket--the remaining $155.09 was covered under the extended warranty. The dealership replaced the lock cylinder. Today, 11/24/05, my…
ODI 10143672
Switch
Upon trying to start my car, i found that the keys (both of them) would not fit into the ignition, thus preventing me from starting my car. This happened for the second time (the first time--2 days ago--i got it in after 3 or 4 tries), and now i can't drive my car. I have noticed that this is a recurrent problem with ford focus vehicles, and a recall needs to be issued. I will now have to take it to the shop to get…
ODI 10143553
Fuel System, Gasoline · Switch
Dt*: the vehicle's check engine light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. The dealer determined that there was a recall on the vehicle regarding the fuel tank assembly (nhtsa recall, #06v025000). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available at the local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed that the parts were not available. The fuel pump has been replaced twice.…
ODI 10149826
Switch
I own a 2000 ford focus zx3. The ignition keeps jamming and has finally completely failed, leaving me stranded miles from home. I've searched the internet and i've found that this is a known problem for the ford focus. I am thankful that it was me that was stranded and not my wife with the children. The ignition switches are defective. I would like to ask that a recall be put on this issue. I now have to have the…
ODI 10141871
Switch
I am a katrina evacuee working in dallas and i own a 2000 ford focus zx3, and the notorious freezing ignition cylinder flaw (cannot turn key at all) left me stranded at 5:00 pm in front of an albertson's for 3 hours until a tow truck sent by geico came and got the car, brought it to the closest ford dealer, and brought me home. Amidst all of the destruction i personally am dealing with, the last thing i need is to…
ODI 10141845
Switch
I went to a store and turned my car off, the same way that i always do. Once returning and trying to start the car, the ignition switch would not move at all. The key would go in all the way, but it would not turn. This has happened to me several times, but normally it will start after messing with it for a few minutes. This time i sat there for an hour trying to get it to work, to no avail. I called my roadside…
ODI 10141610
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, the key failed to turn in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the ignition cylinder, the tumbler, and the pass key point. The repair was performed on may 29, 2007. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 58,395 and failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 07/06/07. *jb
ODI 10192051
Switch
My daughter took the ford focus to college for a couple of weeks and was not able to get the key in the ignition. After speaking with several representatives at aaa (trying to get it towed from a parking garage), they all said that this is a known problem with the ford focus. They were sure that there had to be a recall or that ford should pay for this to be fixed. I've contacted ford and this was in their reply -…
ODI 10141568
Switch
2000 FORD FOCUS IGNITION SWITCH WILL NOT TURN. *NM
ODI 10140519
Seat Belts · Switch · Tie Rod Assembly
Ignition switch would "stick", since day of purchase...two months later, broken!! All the tumbler springs went out....$300!! To fix and one hour late to work. Passenger outer tie rod boot is shot and the tie rod will not come off!!! $45 to replace!!! Seat belt tensioner does not work properly at all!!!! *nm
ODI 10142008
Switch
Ignition locks up. This is the second time i've had to replace this ignition. This time its costing me $397. Apparently many other focus 2000 users have the same problem. *nm
ODI 10139850
Switch
The ignition switch in my 2000 ford focus has repeatedly failed, leaving my family and myself stranded multiple times. The switch was replaced once at @ 20k miles, and is now beginning to fail in the exact same way. This is a very, very common problem with these cars, and the ford mechanics confirm this fact. Unfortunately, the ford service managers i have dealt with deny any problem exists. I consider this a safety…
ODI 10139756
Switch
Having trouble inserting my key into the ignition. Also, ignition switch does not pop out when key is removed until i press it in with my finger. My brother, who also owns a 2000 ford focus has had his ignition switch replaced twice for the same problem. Expect to pay $250 at the dealer to have it fixed. *nm
ODI 10139163
Switch
Ignition lock failure. Once the key is inserted it will not turn. I have gotten the switch to work in the interm but it still needs to be replaced. *nm
ODI 10139287
Switch
THE IGNITION WILL NOT ALLOW THE KEY TO TURN. *JB
ODI 10138297
Switch
I have an ignition problem. The key goes in but will not turn. Steering wheel is locked. When i checked the problem on the internet i realized that it is a common problem of all ford focus cars. When i went to the dealer they told me that ignition cylinder needs to be replaced, however a new key is not provided for the new ignition cylinder. As a result i have to take my old keys with the new cylinder to the…
ODI 10138197
Switch
Regarding my 2000 ford focus - have had most of the issues listed on your site. Recently, my trunk lid is not closing easily. It seems to be doing the same as my back door latch (rust issue?). Also, my ignition key is regularly stuck going in or coming out of the ignition. This is even more frustrating...*nm
ODI 10138042
Switch
1) my ignition switch broke 2) would not turn when the key was inserted 3) had a dealer replace the ignition switch. The tech also made a comment that, on this model, they all broke, and ford had made a better switch that was being used in the replacement. *nm
ODI 10138608
Switch
Without any warning of any kind, the ignition switch on my 200 ford focus zx3 failed, leaving with an automobile. *jb
ODI 10137566
Switch
Dt: the contact owns a 2000 ford focus station wagon. The contact stated while attempting to start vehicle the key would not turn to start the vehicle. It was as if the computer was not reading the key. The consumer contacted aaa, and they stated that this happened frequently with this type of vehicle. The consumer contacted the dealership this morning ,and they were going to inspect the vehicle to determine the…
ODI 10137596
Switch
2000 ford focus - ignition lock cylinder fails - ignition key will not turn. Hundreds of posts on the web complaining about this issue. No recourse except to replace the cylinder - after towing the vehicle. *jb
ODI 10137220
Switch
Got back in my are after filling with gas and the ignition key would not turn in the ignition lock barrel. Had to have it towed home. Internet search revealed this to be very common problem with this car. $300-$500 to fix. *nm
ODI 10136932