2000 Ford Focus Ignition Problems
- 536
- 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 536 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
- 2 indicate a death
What owners report
- Switch · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 108 |
| 60–100k mi | 107 |
| 100–150k mi | 33 |
| 1–30k mi | 27 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Ignition
As i tried to leave my house on 6/18/04, i found that my key would only go into my ignition a quarter of the way. Despite trying several ideas suggested, my husband and i ended up contacting a locksmith who fortunately was able to fix the problem in our driveway instead of having it towed. He had to drill out the ignition and replace it with a new one. All together, it ended up costing us $170. My 2000 ford focus…
ODI 10078766
Ignition
The ignition cynlinder on my 2000 focus has collapsed for the second time, leaving me stranded without transportation. The key will not turn to crank up the car. I had this problem fixed by the dealership in 2002, but it just broke again. I have found hundreds of other complaints filed and posted online about this same problem and repeated occurances. Now my dealership is charging me $250 to fix it again because the…
ODI 10075378
Ignition
My 2000 ford focus se was having problems with the steering wheel locking up and ignition key not turning, on 06/08/04 car was towed to pacific ford. Ford said that it was not covered under extended warranty, that the problem is wear and tear. Ignition cylinder was replaced, cost me $380.25. Now key does not open driver side of door, will open trunk and passenger side of door . Took back the car to pacific ford, now…
ODI 10078375
Ignition
Ignition key failed and locked the steering wheel on my 2000 ford focus zx3. *ak
ODI 10075017
Ignition · Switch/Wiring
I had been having some slight problem getting my key to turn thought nothing of it until today (6/7/2004) went to store and got out went in came back out and low and behold my ignition would not accept my key. Finally got key in the ignition and could not get it to move. It is frozen up completely. This is terrible how can there be so many complaints on this problem and nothing be done about it.ford has to know that…
ODI 10074969
Ignition
Owner says that the ignition locks up. It also locks the steering wheel. Owner took the vehicle to the dealer who repaired the problem early on. Now the vehicle is not under warranty and it will cost about 600.00 for repair. Provide further details. *nm
ODI 10075669
Ignition
I had purchased a 2000 ford focus. I have had the car less then 5 years and the ignition cylinder had fail twice. Ford motor co. Has not admitted and fault in either occurrence. *ak
ODI 10074677
Ignition
Dt: 2000 ford focus lx, ignition froze. Problem occurred before. This was the second time that consumer had the ignition cylinder replaced. The first time was on may 26, 2004. This problem gradually became worse. At first the ignition was a little hard to turn. Within a week the consumer could not even turn the key in the ignition. The second time this occurred it included the same circumstances. There were no known…
ODI 10127547
Ignition
Ignition is getting stuck more and more often. The key won't turn, steering wheel is locked.
ODI 10073099
Column · Equipment · Ignition
In march 2002, my 2000 ford focus lx had the steering wheel lock up and the ignition lock up so that i could not turn the key or start my car. It had to be towed to the dealership and they ended up having to drill out the ignition lock cylinder, rebuild it, and replace broken steering column parts. Now yesterday, may 23, 2004, the same thing occurred - steering wheel locked, key would not turn, car would not start.…
ODI 10073041
Ignition
Ford focus 2000 ignition key would not start car....big problem. *ak
ODI 10072704
Electrical · Ignition
Second ignition key cylinder has gone out on auto w/less than 28,000 miles. Both were expensive out of warranty repairs and occurred within one year. Appears you have about 150 complaints re: the same problem. What does it take to get a recall? *ak
ODI 10072676
Ignition
Consumer was unable to turn the key in the ignition switch. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10075969
Ignition
I had to have my ignition switch drilled out of my 2000 ford focus last year since the key would not even enter. Less than one year later i had to get the switch replaced again since i could not turn it.*ak
ODI 10072647
Ignition
When i put the key in my ignition, it will not turn. I cannot unlock my steering wheel or start my car. *la
ODI 10068122
Ignition
Key can be inserted into ignition, ignition cylinder frozen, unable to turn key at all. Towed to garage. Replaced with new cylinder. Tow truck driver told me this was the 4th focus that he has towed this week with the same problem.*ak
ODI 10067922
Ignition
2000 ford focus. My key has gotten stuck in the ignition and has had to be reparied three times in the past three years. Each time i am stranded and need to be towed. Once i paid $700.00 and this current fixing will be $450.00 at the dealer. *ak
ODI 10067611
Ignition
It was hard for the consumer to start the vehicle due to ignition problem. In some cases the vehicle would not start at all. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10075898
Ignition
The ignition cylinder of my 2000 ford focus was faulty. This recent repair was the second time i had to repair this faulty component. The key wouldn't even go into the ignition before the repair. The dealership cut me two new keys and rebuilt the ignition cylinder. I would like to know why this faulty component has not been recalled by ford? *la
ODI 10074457
Ignition
2000 ford focus: 1/04 and 3/04 the ignition locked and would not turn; ignition cylinder replaced in 1/04 and second occurence blamed on "worn" key. Had to pay for new key. On 1/04 service manager hit the key while in the ignition and released the cylinder. Will see if key is the problem on second incident.
ODI 10066080
Ignition
First ignition key could not be inserted into ignition, after 30 minutes of finagling, it forcefully let me put it in (we were on vacation and not near home) now the key can not be removed from the ignition. I don't want to force it because then i probably can't get it back in, at least this way i can drive. I called the ford dealership and they said the tumblers are locked on and it would have to be replaced at…
ODI 10065958
Ignition
The consumer was not able to remove the key from the ignition switch, when the vehicle was on park. Dealer notified. *nm
ODI 10065544
Ignition
I have to have my car towed twice to the dealerhip because the ignition would not turn. The dealership cut out the cylinder and replaces it with a new one.*ak
ODI 10063934
Ignition
Ignition cylinder has had to be replaced for the 3rd time in less than 3 years. The last 2 two the cylinder and steering wheel have locked up, not possible to turn ignition key or turn wheel.
ODI 10063881
Ignition
I could not start the car while in a parking deck late at night! The car had to be towed to the dealership to have the ignition cylinder replaced. This is a problem ford knows about (there are 177 complaints on this web site) and tsb reports have been filed for this part for the 2000 and 2001 foci. *ak
ODI 10063700
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