2002 Ford Focus Switch Problems
- 51
- 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 51 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 23 records
- ignition locked · 8 records
- turn ignition · 7 records
- ignition turn · 6 records
- switch turn · 5 records
- major problem · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact attempted to start the vehicle; however, the ignition remained locked. The contact tried moving the steering wheel to unlock the ignition and was unsuccessful. The tow truck driver tapped on the ignition and unlocked the steering wheel. The contact drove the vehicle to a local mechanic who lubricated the ignition switch; yet, the ignition locked again. The mechanic…
ODI 10301714
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. While driving between 35-40 mph, the contact pulled the vehicle over and turned off the ignition. The engine was restarted; however, the ignition key failed to turn. Roadside assistance towed the vehicle to his residence. The authorized dealer stated that this was a common issue with this vehicle, and they replaced the ignition switch. The failure and current mileages were…
ODI 10278579
Switch
I had come back to my 2002 ford focus se, put the ignition key into the ignition switch & the switch would not turn. I had to pay $45.00 to have my car towed to a garage. The mechanic charged me $400.00 to replace the whole upper part of the steering column & redo the ignition switch that came on it. *tr
ODI 10266447
Ignition · Switch
The ignition switch on my car will not turn over to start the car. *tr
ODI 10244639
Switch
KEY WON'T TURN IN THE IGNITION. *TR
ODI 10222303
Switch
When i put my key in the ignition, it doesn't turn. I got stuck while shopping and had to have a locksmith come out. He informed me that my key was fine, but the ignition switch was the problem and that he has responded to many of the same calls for the same problem on the 2002 ford focus. He suggested there might be a recall due to the high volume of responses. So i called a ford dealership and they then informed…
ODI 10219124
Switch
When i attempt to start my car the key will not turn, when speaking with a dealer on the problem they explained to me that this is a problem very very common with the ford focus and agreed that this should be recalled due to the number of cars that need the key cylinder replaced, sometimes multiple times, due to this issue. *tr
ODI 10212005
Switch
IGNITION FAILED , KEY WILL NOT TURN. *AK
ODI 10193567
Switch
1) no warning symptoms 2) failure is that ignition key will not turn. Car will not start. This is a mass defect, but fort apparently is not issuing recall. 3) have not done anything. Car was towed to my home, and is sitting there useless. Dealerships tell me it will cost $300 to fix, but ford should repair this for free. *jb
ODI 10186761
Switch
2002 ford focus ignition switch wont turn, locked up. *nm
ODI 10181510
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated that the ignition switch locked and the contact was unable to start the vehicle. The key will not turn in the ignition, therefore the vehicle will be towed to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 96,000.
ODI 10192724
Switch
2002 ford focus ignition locking up. It just cost me $285.00 to have a locksmith come to my house where my totally disabled ford focus sat. The locksmith completely replaced my ignition and showed me the difference and the problem with the ford oem ignition. The locksmith told me that he has become an expert in ford focus' ignitions due to this faulty part. There is no way in the world that this problem that has…
ODI 10175743
Switch
I had just gotten off work and went to leave. I tried to turn the key in the ignition and it wouldn't move. To make a long story short, it was my ignition switch. The guy at the ford dealership new exactly what i was talking about when i called, stating it has happened several times to the focuses. The tow truck driver stated that same thing. Ford says it is not a safety issue, but it definitely can be. I will never…
ODI 10182241
Switch
The ignition on my 2002 ford focus with 60,000 miles locked up when i put the key in. What i thought would be a fast trip into the post office lead to a six hour event of trying to get my car started, calling ford, and aaa., to make matters worse it was during a thunderstorm. After six hours my car was towed to a local mechanic where the ignition was worked on for a costly price. *jb
ODI 10165598
Switch
2002 ford focus ignition problem. Key will not turn. My daughter, 17 years old was stuck in parking lot, late in the evening! This has happened on several occasions. *jb
ODI 10162139
Switch
Ignition key would not turn to any position. No warning of impending failure. Car could not be driven, had to be towed. *nm
ODI 10158475
Switch
The ignition switch locked up in my car. I have had three other friends with the same car say that there ignition switch did the same thing. *jb
ODI 10157436
Switch
Ignition switch on my 2002 ford focus with 34,000 miles failed. Required a tow and replacement. Total cost of replacement was $290. Ford will not acknowledge that there is a quality problem with the ignitions. There are lots of failures of them. This should be recalled. Thanks tom rolland. *jb
ODI 10157425
Switch
I have a 2002 ford focus and my ignition locked up again and this time i could not start my car i was stranded for an 2 hours waiting for a tow truck to get the car. When i parked the car it was not straight so i caould not park it straight to wait to get it fixed . I called a repair guys and he said that this is very common what can we do about this. I was told it is going to cost me about $300.00 i am a single…
ODI 10156422
Switch
IGNITION SWITCH WILL NOT TURN. *NM
ODI 10155900
Switch
The ignition switch locked up, not allowing the key to turn. *nm
ODI 10157004
Switch
Have had an ignition freezing up problem and researched it online and noticed this has been an on going problem with ford. I have a 2002 ford focus. First time i have had a car ignition freeze up. *jb
ODI 10154859
Switch
The ignition switch of the ford focus years 2000-2002 for sure may be other years become jammed which could lead to crashes. I am worried every time i drive my car. This item needs to be recalled by ford motor company. *jb
ODI 10153616
Switch
Ignition does not turn on 2002 ford focus. I cannot turn the key. I have looked around on the internet and there were a lot of people who had this same problem. I fixed it by tapping the key with a hammer as i turned the key. The dealership wanted me to pay them $400 to fix this problem, but i thought ford should just fix it before they make their worthless cars.*ak
ODI 10148906
Switch
I just bought a 2002 ford focus. My key wont turn and my steering wheel is locked up. On-line i have noticed this is a huge problem with focuses. I am going to get it fixed, but am concerned because it seems to be a big problem that will continue to re-occur. I have been without a car for sometime, and was stranded. Luckily it happened at my apartment and i did not have to have the car towed immediately. *nm
ODI 10147280