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
Ignition key would not turn, when attemping to start the vehicle. Replaced ignition lock and cylinder. R/r fuel delivery module. *bf *tc
ODI 10103708
Electrical · Ignition
Replaced ignition lock and cylinder twice on a 2000 ford focus. Had to have the car towed. The steering wheel occasionally locks. Have around 46338 miles on the automobile. The bill was $215.52. Purchased the automobile from team ford in tarboro, north carolina. *nlm
ODI 10008386
Ignition
The vehicle did not start, when consumer inserted the key in the ignition there was a clicking noise. *jb
ODI 10009478
Ignition
The ignition was replaced twice, it took numerous tries before the vehicle started.*jb
ODI 10009156
Ignition
Ignition cylinder pin defect. Had to replace this item 5 times underwarranty. *ak
ODI 10025952
Ignition
On both february 11, 2003 and april 21, 2003, my car had to be towed to the dealer for replacement of the ignition cylinder in my ford focus 2000. I was told by the mechanic that the ignition design made the ignition cylinders prone to breaking, i believe because it does not require the key to be inserted fully. I have no complaints with the dealer who performed both repairs at no change, but from the mechanics…
ODI 10018431
Ignition
Ford ignition cylinder defect. Key will not insert all the way, it takes numerous tries, once inserted will not rotate to start position. *jb
ODI 10008476
Ignition
Attempted to insert key in the ignition and wouldn't go in all the way. Even wiggling the key doesn't work. Saw on the newsgroups that this is a common problem. How come ford hasn't acknowledge this problem? This is the most troublesome car i've ever owned!!! I used to be a royal ford customer. * cb
ODI 10054415
Ignition
The key would not turn the ignition was locked in place it would not move at all and the steering wheel was locked. I called roadside assistance and they told me it was a common problem, in fact, they told me what kind of car i had before i told them, and they said they no longer come out on that defect. They said there are a lot of problem with these models and they had many calls on the ford focus . I am just out…
ODI 10000747
Electrical · Ignition · Switch
The ignition switch on my car is not working. If it has to be replaced, it will be the third time since i bought the car. Which was in febuary of 2002. If a locksmith shop can repair the problem, why is it that a ford dealership can't?
ODI 10000669
Ignition
Went to ne from mn for xmas. Parked focus in parking garage. Came out on xmas eve; put key in ignition, would not turn. When trying to get the steering wheel to turn; locked up. Called ford motor and none of their suggestions worked. Had to have focus towed to local dealer to repair and rekey ignition cylinder. Total cost $260+ (which is low from what i hear). Tow driver mentioned something very fishy,"i've towed…
ODI 10005382
Antilock · Ignition · Wheels
1 week after purchase took in for brakes and rotors, 3 months later same thing, two months following ignition locked along with a/c not working need another lining, right now ignition is trying to lock again needs calipers brakes rotors car is stalling mechanic just made me aware that the two tires on the right has four lug wheels two tires on the left has five lug wheels. The car sounds horrible no money to repair…
ODI 770685
Cables · Fuel Pump · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Ignition · Lock · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires
Consumer was exiting a parking garage and placed vehicle in reverse. Without warning, car suddenly accelerated and rear tail spun around 2 times then hit a parked vehicle. Consumer did apply brakes with no success. Ph insurance company informed dealership that there were two recalls that dealt with a defective throttle and speed control which was not performed on the vehicle prior to the accident. Other problems…
Crash reported
ODI 10002047
Ignition
NO SUMMARY. DT
ODI 769689
Air Bags · Foundation Components · Ignition
This car has more recalls than i ever seen. The air bags deployed and gave me second degree burns. The brakes are shot and i have to pay for repairs even though i only have 29,940 miles. The keyless entry does not work even though its been fixed 2 times the ignition locked up and they change it the air conditioner leaks but they say its fine. Mr
ODI 768547
Ignition
Consumer states that ignition has locked up three times, each time vehicle had to be towed, because ignition does not recognize key. Please provide any further information. Mr
ODI 8020913
Gasoline · Ignition
The engine on my ford focus has stalled while driving 4 seperate times since purchasing it 2 years ago, it happens when i let off the accelerator and push in the clutch while turning. I haven't had an accident yet only by pure luck on my part. The other problem is my ignition went bad when the keying mechanism in the ignition locked up not allowing my key to enter, after talking to the tow truck driver he said that…
ODI 769291
Ignition
Entire ignition needed to be replaced. Ford part xs4z*11582*aa cyl assy strg col ign lock. Warranty expired at 36k miles - car is only 26 months old! Mr
ODI 768242
Ignition
The vehicle car will not go into park. The key was not coming out when in park. The dealer said because of a spill on the shifter it cause it to fail. While i was at the dealer another customer had the same problem. Mr
ODI 768443
Ignition
Unable to put key in ignition. 2 dealers said its happens all the time. Towed to dealer and it has teaken 2.5 days to get done. There is a technical service bulletin out on this. Nlm
ODI 767708
Ignition
CONSUMER HAS HARD TIME STARTING UP VEHICLE. *MR
ODI 8020235
Ignition
I own a 2000 ford focus le with less than 23,000 miles. I have had to have the ignition cylinder replaced twice, once in 2002 and once in 2005. This was not a problem with the key, but with the cylinder itself. Both times, the cylinder locked up and the key could not be turned. *nm
ODI 10142022
Air Bags · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Ignition · Unknown Or Other
I sent a form in yesterday but did not have the vin number. This car is in the shop right now. Mr
ODI 768551
Ignition
My car ran fine until one morning (first day of college, no less!) the key would not insert into the ignition. Repeated attempts were made to insert it--jiggling, cleaning the key, blowing out the cylinder--with no luck. Car had to be towed to the dealership where the ignition barrel had to be replaced. I was just a hair out of warranty so the expense came out of my pocket. The tow truck driver said this was a very…
ODI 10143254
Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Ignition · Tank Assembly · Unknown Or Other
When i get close to 1/4 of a tank of gasoline, my car begins to die or sputter. It has died several times and wont restart. The other day i was coming off an exit ramp from the highway and it died coming around the sharp turn. I was almost hit by several cars while trying to get the car started long enough to move it off the ramp. After about 20 or so times of turning the ignition and gunning the pedal, i got it…
ODI 766096
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