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
Ignition switch lock-up. No previous problems. Not covered by warranty. Vehicle only has 55,000 miles. Cost to repair approximately $300. *nm
ODI 10145890
Switch
Dt: the contact stated the ignition locked, and the key/steering wheel would not turn. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, and they found the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, and there have been no problems since then. *ak
ODI 10143558
Switch
Dt: the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated that when he inserted the key into the ignition, it locked and did not allow the consumer to start the vehicle. The consumer did have the cylinder lock replaced in the ignition. This did remedy the problem. The dealership was aware that there was a problem with the ignition on this type of vehicle. The manufacturer stated that this specific part was not…
ODI 10137828
Switch
Dt: the contact states at any time the ignition will not turn in his daughter's vehicle. If the key will not turn the ignition the vehicle will not start. The contact states he has had the vehicle repaired. The service dealer extracted and replaced the ignition lock cylinder. The service technician stated that this was a defective part in the ford focus and it was a common problem that happened all the time. The…
ODI 10134301
Switch
The ignition switch will not turn, had it replaced in jan. Of 04. An now it won't turn again. Aug of 05. The dealer said it needs to be replaced again. *nm
ODI 10132162
Switch
I have had my car for 4 years. Just recenty the ignition switch failed. I can put the key in the ignition, but it won't turn. After just a few minutes on the internet, i found that this is a major problem with focii, but ford refuses to address it. I am now without a car for the weekend. This is in addition to finding out this week that both the fuel pump and alternator are both also defective, but not covered.
ODI 10128193
Switch
Dt: the consumer states that the 2002 ford focus ignition switch failed. Consumer cannot get the car to turn on. The switch will not turn. The car has been like this for two months. The car is in the shop now. The manufacturer has not been called. *ak
ODI 10136739
Switch
Could not remove ignition key nor start the vehicle. Complete ignition key failure. *jb
ODI 10138151
Switch
My ignition locked up and i was stranded in a parking lot after purchasing a 2002 ford, focus less than a month ago. I had to hitch a ride home because i didn't have the money for a tow. The next day, i had my vehicle towed to a ford dealer for repairs. Evidently this was a major problem, people getting stranded due to a faulty ignition switch. What is it going to take to get this problem fixed. Who is making the…
ODI 10118140
Switch
My ignition locked up and i was stranded in a parking lot after purchasing a 2002 ford, focus less than a month ago. I had to hitch a ride home because i didn't have the money for a tow. The next day, i had my vehicle towed to a ford dealer for repairs. Evidently this is a major problem, people getting stranded due to a faulty iqnition switch. What is it going to take to get this problem fixed. Who is making the…
ODI 10118139
Switch
Consumer complained about an ignition. Problem. Owner had parked vehicle and went inside of a building for an hour. Upon returning, owner put the key in the ignition and the key would not turn. Owner had the vehicle towed to dealer where it was being serviced. *ak
ODI 10117795
Switch
While inserting the key into the ignition it locked. Driver was unable to turn the key. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10117567
Switch
The key won't turn in the ignition. Unable to move vehicle. Had to have it towed to ford dealership. Crow- moddie burlington ks. Not fixed yet.*jb
ODI 10112382
Switch
2002 ford focus ignition switch locks and will not start the car. *nm
ODI 10112137
Switch
I have been having reoccuring problems with the ignition in my vehicle. I visited the consumer affairs website and found out this is a common problem in focus'. I have been charged over $300 to have the problem rectified. One man said he had to have his ignition replaced 3-4 times. Daily, it takes me up to 30 minutes to start my car due to ignition malfunctions. I don't feel that we, focus owners, should be held…
ODI 10102460
Switch
Ignition switch in my 2002 ford focus has quit working for the 4th time. If you go to this ite you will see this is a very bad problem ford is having with the focus and is very dangerous.http://www.automotiveforums.com/t158426.html. *ak
ODI 10100580
Switch
2002 ford focus ignition lock cylinder busted. Got stuck for 3 hours before getting the car towed.
ODI 10097998
Switch
I was shopping with my 16 mon. Old sons and after we were in the car i tried to turn the key on my 2002 ford focus, the ignition is locked. I'm told that this is common in the focus. I called ford and am taking my car in to have the ignition replaced. It will cost $300- $400.*ak
ODI 10096273
Switch
Just purchased a used 2002 ford focus and everything worked just fine until the key would not come out of the ignition. The longest i have sat and tried to get the key out is half an hour and finally i just left the key in there because it was ridiculous. I was able to get it out the next day but this is a constant problem and ive heard others tell me that this has happened in their focus. This needs to be addressed…
ODI 10096440
Switch
Upon entering the vehicleand engaging the key engine would not turn over. Also, the key worked intermittently, and sometimes it would not unlock the doors. Ignition lock cylinder failure. *ak
ODI 10112820
Switch
The key spotaneously does not turn in the ignition. Two occurrences at $300 each within 2 months. *ak
ODI 10088853
Switch
Upon putting the key into the ignition it would not fit as if it was the wrong key. Upon getting the key in the ignition it would not turn over, and the vehicle would not start. There were no warnings. Took vehicle to the dealer, but problem recurred. *ak
ODI 10083934
Switch
Upon putting the key in the ignition it got stuck in the ignition and won't come out. When consumer tried to turn key over over vehicle will not start. Took vehicle to the dealer, but the problem recurred. *ak
ODI 10087886
Switch
Ignition freezes and won't turn. Have had to have the vehicle towed to dealership twice.*ak
ODI 10065832
Automatic Transmission · Switch
On august 11, 2003 i took my car into koons ford of annapolis, to have the have the ignition switch took at, because the key would not turn. I was told my service manager mike sheckells, the service advisor pete, and factory tech: 063 - randall bounds, and a cashier that this has been a major problem with most of the ford focus, i feel this i should be on a recall notice if its has been a major problem with the…
ODI 10032822