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
2000 ford focus ignition switch is stuck. Cannot start car. This is a huge problem for hundreds of consumers: see(http://www.autowhiz.com/messageboards/message.php?id=1784&page=12), due in my opinion to poor manufacturing. It is a potential safety issue. Apparently ford denies the problem, but there are hundreds of complaints on bulletin boards to document this situation. Please help us fix this situation. I believe…
ODI 10109803
Switch
Couldn't turn the key in the ignition to start the car. Had car towed and the ignition switch replaced at a cost of more than $300. The car is 5 years old with only 43,000 miles on it. *nm
ODI 10150403
Switch
When key is put in ignition the key will not turn to allow the vehicle to start. Also once the key is in it will not come out.*ak
ODI 10118849
Ignition · Switch
Steering wheel ignition locks and will not allow the key to turn and start the car. *ak
ODI 10108350
Switch
Http://www.autowhiz.com/messageboards/message.php?id=1784&page=1 has many people that are having troubles with their ignition switches on 2000 and 2001 ford focus ford is aware of the problem but unwilling to make it right. I hope you can assist us in this matter more than ford is..in fact when i contacted ford directly they sent me an automated email on recalls on vehicles that i do not even own that did not…
ODI 10108293
Switch
I own a ford focus 2000. After leaving the store late one evening, i placed my key in the ignitinon and it would not turn. I was very frustrated because this had happened a few years ago as well. After doing some research, it seems that this is a very common problem. This is a safety issue! Who will be to blame when something happens to the person stranded in the dark parking lot? The best part is, my car like many…
ODI 10108059
Switch
Ignition switch jammed and won't turn. Left me stranded. Appears to be a major problem with ford focus. *jb
ODI 10106472
Switch
Vehicle experienced problems with the ignition switch. Owner was unable to put the key in the ignition and turn the vehicle on. Owner had to have the vehicle towed to the dealership, and had the repairs done. *ak the consumer stated that he feels there should be a recall and he should be reimbursed for the cost of the repair. *tc
ODI 10111151
Switch
There was as ignition switch problem. When putting the key into the ignition it was very difficult. Once the key was in, it would not turn. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, and currently the dealership was working on the defect. *ak the ignition had to be replaced. *sc *jb
ODI 10106632
Switch
2000 ford focus -- ignition key assembly, he ignition core fell out of my daughters focus for the second time. This assembly is being warrenty replaced this second time since it was done at local dealership, however the dealership says other adjacent components were damaged (costing ~ $650). Had the ignition assembly been fixed correctly the first time, there is no way the adjacent components could have failed. The…
ODI 10105668
Switch
After placing the key into the ignition gear locked and the key would not turn. Vehicle was towed, and the ignition switch had to be replaced for a third time.*ak *nm
ODI 10105310
Switch
Intermittenly consumer would not be able to stick the key inside the ignition. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10111521
Switch
Today, during a snowstorm, i tried to start the car and the key would not insert into the ignition - the wheel was locked and there was no way to start the car. I has two babies with me, and had to call aaa. I have checked on the web and this is a hige problem with this car, yet the ford company will not issue a recall. It is incredibly unsafe. The car was inoperable. I was stranded.*ak
ODI 10104172
Switch
Intermittently the consumer would be unable to turn the key in the ignition switch. The vehicle was towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information. *nm
ODI 10107350
Switch
Consumer placed the key inside of the ignition and vehicle failed to start. Consumer had the vehicle towed to dealer, and mechanic determined that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. *ak the vehicle ignition failed twice. *tc
ODI 10103781
Switch
Upon placing key into ignition, the chamber fails to turn to start and turn at all. Had to call aaa to get vehicle towed. Driver of tow truck was well aware of the problem specific to a ford focus. He was able to tap the steering collar and the lock unbound. This is not an issue with the wheel needing a slight turn. The cylinder apparently over time wears causing the ignition lock to bind. He said it might help…
ODI 10102645
Switch
Consumer put the key in the ignition to start the vehicle and key wouldn't turn. Consumer called ford, and the dealer stated that the ignition tumbler was bad. Consumer had the vehicle towed to repair shop for repairs. *ak
ODI 10103478
Switch
Vehicle did not start when the key was inserted in the ignition. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for the second time, and results showed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced again.*ak
ODI 10105593
Switch
2000 ford focus. Ignition locks, put key in ignition but key will not turn, no matter what is done. This is the second time this has occurred with this same vehicle.*ak
ODI 10102209
Switch
Consumer was unable to start vehicle. The ignition switch would not turn on. Dealer was contacted. *ak
ODI 10103104
Switch
I parked my car in the garage but i am unable to start it now. The ignition will not turn and it is locked into one position. I cannot operate the vehicle because the ignition is locked. I plan to call the locksmith and/or dealership about this on monday. *ak
ODI 10100648
Switch
I own a 2000 ford focus lx and i have had to replace the ignitions switch twice due to my ignition locking and making it impossible for me to start my car. On saturday,novmeber 27,2004, i began to have this problem again, i had to have my car towed to my home that evening. I have been told by a locksmith, the tow guy and other people with the same complaint and even a person who works for ford. *ak
ODI 10100725
Switch
I recently encountered a problem with my ignition. When i attempted to insert my key into the ignition, the key would not insert entirely and would not turn to start the car. The steering wheel was completely locked while in park. Initially, i thought this was an "easy fix", so i tried to jerk the steering wheel to the extreme left or right, but it refused to cooperate. After over an hour of attempting to insert my…
ODI 10100616
Switch
Intermittently the consumer was unable to turn the key inside the ignition switch. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information. *jb
ODI 10107475
Switch
IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED UP. *AK
ODI 10100946