2000 Ford Focus Ignition Problems

August 5, 2000

Constant Velocity Joint · Drum · Foundation Components · Ignition · Shock Absorber

Brakes do not work and driver uses his clutch to slowdown vehicle. Also, front brake drums, and front shocks broke/ vehicle stalls unexpectedly, and the cv axle broke. Dealer cannot determine cause any of these problems. Please provide further information. *ak

ODI 877042

July 24, 2000

Gasoline · Ignition · Tires

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (tiresize: 19560r15)

ODI 750804

May 15, 2000

Ignition

Vehicle stalls intermittently. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing could be found. Please fill free to provide further details. *ak

ODI 873419

May 1, 2000

Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Antilock · Ignition · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Tires · Wheel Bearing

Consumer was on 7th set of tires at 60,000, an alignment with each set. Radio had been replaced twice/ brakes had been completely replaced twice/ wheel bearings had been replaced,and ignition was replaced once after vehicle had been towed. Low and behold, consumer's focus was sitting in driveway needed to be towed for the same problem again. Car was getting horrible gas mileage, sometimes had brake failure which…

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Crash reported

ODI 10032911

April 30, 2000

Ignition

Ford focus stopped running while on busy highway, could have been killed

ODI 722358

April 7, 2000

Accelerator Pedal · Air Conditioner · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Axle Assembly · Ignition

Brakes to this date continue to be a problem; grinding, squeeling, etc; cruise control sticks, airconditioner leaks, sometimes ignition switch turns sometimes not, car vibrates excessively, car speeds up and slows down on its own, and stalls occassionally...received recall on rear drum axle but nothing from ford on anything else. I do not feel safe in this vehicle.

ODI 734922

March 26, 2000 · 46,000 miles

Column · Ignition · Starter Assembly · Steering · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Steering wheel is locked and key will not turn so car will not start. After doing research i have found that this is very common and may even happen again after being repaired - typical cost is $250 - 300. *ak.

ODI 10063917

March 25, 2000 · 88,000 miles

Ignition

Key will not turn in ignition. Unsafe, leaves driver stranded. Intended to buy new part, but researched first, finding this is a recurring problem among focus owners. *tr

ODI 10263281

February 26, 2000

Automatic Transmission · Ignition · Lock · Pads · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Tires

7 new stereos, 2 ignition cylinders, a few trunk latches, transmission trouble(dealer cannot duplicate), 20,000 miles i have to replace 4 tires and 4 brake pads, horrible grinding noise when stopping, shakes on the freeway when braking, misassembled interior rails, and many others. I am completely dissatisfied with this vehicle, i will never, ever buy another ford vehicle and i will certainly never reccomend a ford…

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ODI 747086

February 20, 2000

Ignition

2000 focus with ignition switch failure. Car is just out of warranty (39000 miles). Ford will not cover repair. Also front sway bars loose.

ODI 10007933

January 27, 2000 · 56,600 miles

Engine · Fuel Gauge System · Ignition · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires · Trunk Lid

1st recall,6/2000 shop for a/c problem,9/2000 shop for 7 days for ac problem,1/2002 shop 7days for engine work,recalls x 4 or 5 not sure about dates there has been so many on this car,problems with not starting ,gas gauge, tire replacement 3 sets in less then 3 years, hesitation,poor gas milage,brakes squealing, trunk does not close properly,10/2003 has been in shop for 3 weeks for possible engine work. Dealer can…

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ODI 10045586

December 12, 1999

Ignition

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

ODI 735133

November 13, 1999

Filler Pipe And Cap · Gasoline · Ignition · Trunk Lid · Windshield

VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT OPERATE. YH

ODI 550413

January 1, 1999

Ignition

While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Also while starting vehicle there is a no start condition. Dealer cannot determine cause and not willing to assist consumer. Please provide further information.*ak

ODI 878185

Ignition

2000 ford focus key will not turn the ignition. *nj the consumer was quoted a price of $400.00 to get the vehicle started to get the cylinder repaired. If the dealer found the cylinder was completely ruined, it would be an additional $300.00. *jb

ODI 10299348

Ignition

2000 ford focus ignition key cylinder had to be drilled out and replaced.***no answer required***.*mr the consumer experienced the same problem for a second time. The ignition fell apart and became lodged in the steering column. *jb

ODI 10131292

Ignition

When placing vehicle key in the ignition switch, consumer noticed that the key would only fit half way resulting in the consumer being unable to turn switch to start vehicle engine. The dealer and manufacturer were notified. *mr the dealer replaced the lock cylinder free of charge. *nm

ODI 10074336

14,781 miles

Ignition · Suspension

Vehicle failed after being repaired. Ph the vehicle was side swiped in chicago where the sales dealer claimed to have made repairs. The vehicle was transported to florida where it failed. The vehicle was barely driven, and had only 10 miles on it when it was purchased. The consumer was unable to turn the ignition. The cylinder was replaced. *sc the left front strut and sway bar link was replaced. *jb

ODI 10068565

Ignition

When the keys are out of the ignition driver is able to shift gears. Sometimes the key gets stuck in the ignition. *ak

ODI 10060950

Ignition

Vehicle is in the shop after recently being purchased for ignition repairs. *la *mr

ODI 10059138

Ignition

Upon placing key in ignition switch consumer was unable to turn switch on. *ak

ODI 10053860

Ignition

Vehicle had a starting problem. While driving hit a deer, and a few minutes later the vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle was totaled. *ak

Crash reported · Fire reported

ODI 10052256

88,500 miles

Ignition

Consumer states when turning corners vehicles stalls. Cause unkwown. *ak

ODI 10032314

Ignition

Ignition switch would not turn when placing key into starter switch had broken. Dealer had repaired vehicle twice. Please provide further information.*ak

ODI 10021957

Ignition

The key would not go into ignition. The dealer indicated that the cylinder had to be replaced. *nlm

ODI 10019362