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
The ignition cylinder the 2000 ford focus locked and i was unable to turn the key. It first happened while i was at an atm at 11pm at night and was not able to turn the igntion for almost 30 minutes, which placed me in a very dangerous situation. Two weekd later it happened again, but this yime was unable to turn it at all, and had to be towed to a ford dealership to have it fixed. The repair cost me, with towing…
ODI 10191155
Ignition
I have a 2000 ford focus. The ignition switch will not turn, as a result, the steering wheel will not turn. I am unable to start the car. This is the second time this has happen to me. *tr
ODI 10189910
Ignition
Ignition locks so key will not start the car . I was left stranded in a parking lot. This is the second time this has happened , following the first time the ignition cylinder was replaced. *ak
ODI 10189953
Ignition
One day the ignition cylinder on my 2000 ford focus zx3 failed, and i was unable to start my vehicle because the key did not turn once inside the ignition. I was stranded without transportation. I had to get the vehicle towed to a service dealer to get the ignition replaced. *jb
ODI 10189824
Ignition
Ignition key has failed twice- mechanically- the 1st time was at 54000 mi and cost $300 to replace - just happened again at180000. There were 34 similar reports in 2001 when 1st occasion happened but ford said it wasn't a problem. Now i can't find anything on your site about it. Car has just been towed to dealer so not sure what it will cost. But i have driven cars for 50 years and never had an ignition key problem…
ODI 10186531
Ignition
Tl*- the contact owns a 2000 ford focus with a current and failure odometer of 130000 miles. The contact stated that when she put the key in the ignition it wuld not turn. The contact tried several times and different ways to move the key in the ignition, she would make sure that the vehicle was in gear, but the ignition would not turn . The instrument panel would light up, and the vehicle would chime, but the…
ODI 10184261
Electrical · Ignition
The ignition cylinder in my 2000 focus zx3 broke (froze up) for the sixth time. I have replaced the ignition cylinder six times now in the same vehicle in seven years. It has cost me a little over $400 each time, except for the first time when it was covered under warranty. *jb
ODI 10184124
Ignition
IGNITION LOCK JAMMED. *TR
ODI 10218216
Ignition
Ford focus with ignition lock up problems *writer please note for customer that complaint is being forwarded to ftc.* *cc *nm
ODI 10184773
Ignition
Revised to fit web complaint form. Webform requires manufacturer of ignition cylinder from ford. Called ford at 1800-392-ford and shaun-central florida states proprietary information. Ford is not a choice in the drop down menu at https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/equipment.cfm?tostep=4&cfid=1748899&cftoken=17655993 guessed on info to turn in following complaint. Ignition locked up on ford focus. Steering wheel…
ODI 10181787
Ignition
Ignition is locked up again on my 200 ford focus. This has happened twice since i bought the car. It hasn't happened in a couple of years though. Suddenly, it's happening again. *nm
ODI 10180867
Ignition
This past weekend my ignition cylinder failed in my 2000 ford focus. Researching the topic online revealed that this is a widespread problem that ford chooses to ignore, therefore they should be forced to address the issue. *nm
ODI 10179422
Ignition
2000 ford focus ignition locks, preventing the car from being started. *nm
ODI 10178654
Ignition
I parked my ford focus in a parking space at a taco bell. The wheels were slightly turned to the left and the key would not turn forwards or backwards in the ignition so i began wiggling the steering wheel back and forth, continuing to try the key. Eventually, i'd turned the wheel so far that it stuck in the lock position, cranked to one direction. Nothing worked. A half hour passed. I assumed that the direction of…
ODI 10177436
Ignition
Key would not turn when put in ignition. Have read that 100's of people with my vehicle are experiencing same problem, but ford will not admit wrongdoing. *nm
ODI 10177020
Frame And Members · Ignition · Latch
Ignition lock cylinder won't turn,front tires locked, car had to be towed in. Dealership had to put the car on a jack to get it into the shop, removed steering column trim, had to drill out broken ignition lock cylinder assembly, had to set up new lock cylinder so the same keys would work. So not only am i stuck without a vehicle till after christmas, i had to pay a towing charge, plus the cost to have the car…
ODI 10177091
Ignition
This is the 5th time my ignition cylinder locked up on me. I am fed up with having to replace this. This is ridiculous!!!!!!!!!! *jb
ODI 10175682
Ignition
Steering wheel, ignition, and gear shift are all locked. The key will not turn in the ignition. *jb
ODI 10173541
Ignition
2000 FORD FOCUS IGNITION CYLINDER LOCKED. *JB
ODI 10172725
Ignition
Dt*: the contact stated the key did not go in the ignition cylinder. The nature of the failure was permanent. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who replaced the ignition cylinder.
ODI 10172445
Ignition
My daughter tried to start the 2000 ford focus this morning and couldn't insert the key. It won't insert all the way and won't turn. The steering wheel is locked up. We have to have the car towed to the dealership now and they've quoted us more than $300 to replace the faulty cylinder. The ford tech said this happens quite frequently! *nm
ODI 10171312
Ignition
1. No events leading to failure. Failed with no warning. 2. Key would not turn in the ignition. Left stranded 30 minutes from home town in the middle of the night. Wait until morning to seek help. 3. Still seeking the best solution to the issue. *nm
ODI 10171026
Ignition
Dt*: the contact stated the ignition locking mechanism failed to disengage from the locked position. Both keys were tried, but the vehicle could not be started. The service dealer was contacted, but the manufacturer was not.
ODI 10170751
Ignition
Ignition lock in 2000 ford focus freezes, either locking the key in the ignition or refusing to unlock steering wheel, or start car. *nm
ODI 10169264
Ignition
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the key would not fit into the ignition. After several attempts, the key was inserted into the ignition without further incident, and the engine started. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who determined the ignition needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not alerted. The consumer experienced the problem happened again. Updated…
ODI 10169869
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