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
Battery light goes on and off at will - no apparent pattern - car also shudders and stalls when idling in gear - does this on a daily basis several times a day and has done this since purchase! Dealership could find no reason for this while under initial warranty - on second attempt to fix the computer was replaced (under 80,000 warranty) due to 'wrong chip for this car' - when car was picked up it was running -…
ODI 10029055
Ignition
Consumer stated the ignition locked up. Dealer notified. Please provide any additional information. *ph
ODI 10032377
Ignition
Ignition key does not turn. With only 55144 miles the ignition key should not be a problem. Dealer stated they have several cars with the same problem so is obviously a defective part. I feel the dealer should pay for this type of repairs, there are at least 50 other consumers complaining of the same problem right on this site. Please conduct and investigation as soon as posible, sooner or later someone will be…
ODI 10026050
Ignition
Went to get into my car after working a night shift and put the key in the ignition of my car. The ignition would not turn and the key could not be removed from the ignition. Had the car towed to the dealership and paid to have the ignition drilled out and replaced. Almost exactly a year later the same thing happened with the ignition. Had the car towed to a locksmith and paid him to replace the ignition. Have heard…
ODI 10155891
Ignition
2000 ford focus with ignition failure key would not turn. Consumer stated that the key would not turn. When the dealer fixed the problem she ended up paying for the repair. And then the problem recurred 6 weeks later. *kb
ODI 10220552
Ignition
Problem with the ignitioin cylinder. I have been informed by ford that no one has reported a problem with this, but i find that to be extremely contrary noting the excessive complaints on just this website alone. The key will not turn in the ignition. They are asking no less than $300, and i find if you multiply that estimation by the number of complaints they know nothing about, they have quite the racket going on.
ODI 10028923
Ignition
Went to turn car on, key would not go into ignition switch, then after a few tries it went in but the ignition would not turn. At all. Called five lock smiths, all refused to come out to attempt to fix my jammed ignition switch, all five stated they have this type of call on this car (2000 ford focus) all the time and that they can't fix it, i need to bring it to the dealership and have the ignition cylinder…
ODI 10025145
Ignition
I have a lot of problems with my ford focus. The inginiton froze up on me and i couldn't get the key out. It cost $500 to get it fixed,
ODI 10120596
Ignition
Key ignition problem. Key wouldn't turn / stuck in ignition. *tr
ODI 10303279
Ignition
This morning my ignition cylinder went bad. Went to go start the car and it wouldn't turn. *nlm
ODI 10023374
Ignition
After recall repairs were performed vehicle would not start. Dealer stated it was not their problem. *ak
ODI 10022963
Engine · Ignition
Engine check light comes on, and vehicle starts to shake ,and then shuts off. Dealer notified. *ak
ODI 10022812
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Door · Ignition · Interior/Under Dash
Other than the recalls and the brakes squeaking constantly, everything was fine with my 2000 focus up until 1 month after the warranty expired. Almost one month to the day, the instrument cluster stopped working. Ford would replace it at a cost of at least $500, so i replaced it myself by ordering a part on line for a total of $45. A couple of months later, the ignition cylinder would not allow the key to fit all…
ODI 10056970
Ignition
On june 1, 2003, my car had to be towed to the dealer for replacement of the ignition cylinder which was done on june 2, 2003 at stoneham motor co. I previously had the car towed to the dealer for the same problem and same repair on two other occasions -- february 11, 2003 and april 21, 2003. This was previously reported in a complaint to your agency (confirmation no. 10018431). The dealer attempted to replace the…
ODI 10023176
Ignition
Key will go into the ignition but ignition will not turn, second time. *jb
ODI 10018930
Ignition
Key won't turn in the ignition, steering wheel is locked also. Was told we would have to tow it to nearest dealership and pay for repairs. *nlm
ODI 10016286
Ignition
When the key was placed inside of the ignition, the key became stuck. *jb
ODI 10016017
Ignition
Ignition cylinder locked up, car towed to dealer. They drilled it out and replaced under warranty. Problem recurred after 18 months and 12000 miles. Out of pocket $606 plus the tow. Car has only 25000 miles, but is 4 months out of warranty. Should be recalled! *jb
ODI 10016260
Ignition
In april of 2003, i went outside to start my car, the key went into the ignition and the chimes sounded (indicating electrical connection/activity); however, my key was not able to turn the ignition switch. I am being charged $273.00 for the problem, that is clearly a manufacturer's defect. If there is ever a recall or any legal justification with the "lemon" please let me know as soon as possible. Thank you. *la
ODI 10041434
Ignition
Key would not go into ignition. Called emergency road service. They could not help. They told me this was a common problem and that they were considering a recall. With all of the complaints registered and the number of issues on the internet, i am surprised it has not been done. Ignition already replaced once. This is starting to get to be ridiculous. Finally tapped the key in the car starts but the key will not…
ODI 10013758
Ignition
The ignition did not turn off when the key was removed from the ignition. *jb the consumer suggested that wihout any warning, she was not able to insert the ignition switch. At least four dealerships said that this was a common problem with this make/model. The consumer experienced stalling and acceleration problems. *sc
ODI 10015723
Ignition
Key would not go all the way into the ignition. I had to call a locksmith and was told this is a common problem with the ford focus. *jb
ODI 10010800
Ignition
Key hard to insert into ignition and will not turn. Can not start the car. Only 37,000 miles. If car stalls on a rail road track or a busy intersection will be doomed. This is unsafe. *nlm
ODI 10010530
Ignition
I own a 2000 ford focus. I had my ignition cylinder replaced in june 2002. Then on march 2, 2003 it happened again. I have spent nearly $600 on this part in the last 9 months and i am still paying for my car. An ignition should usually out last the life of the car. I am very dissatisfied with the service i am receiving from ford and i know this will be a re-occurring problem. They also had to shave my key a little…
ODI 10008473
Ignition
Came out of work after closing up at 9:30 pm. At first, key would only go into ignition half way.after a little jiggling key went in the rest of the way but would not turn at all, and steering wheel remained locked. After a half hour of tryng i gave up and had the car towed to the dealer(john lance ford - westlake, ohio) because their service department is open till midnight. On the ride there the towtruck driver…
ODI 10083172
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