FordFocus2004
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2004 Ford Focus Switch Problems

33
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 33 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • ignition switch · 18 records
  • turn ignition · 8 records
  • ignition cylinder · 5 records
  • switch failed · 4 records
  • ignition turn · 4 records
  • start turn · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi13
60–100k mi10
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 13, 2005

    Switch

    Driver placed the key inside of the ignition switch and the key failed to come out of ignition. Driver contacted the dealer for an appointment. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10117837

  • March 30, 2005 · 40,000 miles

    Switch

    I parked my car to go work one evening,and i came back and it fails to work.neither of my keys will turn the ifnition.my keys go in and out of the the ignition switch only. My car has 40k miles on it,and it needs a recall immediately.i do not have money to fix right now,so i am stranded.*ak

    ODI 10116221

  • January 13, 2005

    Column · Switch

    The ignition switch and steering column was locked. The owner will contact manufacturer.

    ODI 10107424

  • December 1, 2004

    Switch

    Consumer placed the key inside of the ignition switch and it failed to turn the vehicle on. Consumer had to hit the ignition switch hard in order for the key to come out. Consumer contacted the dealer for inspection and appointment.*ak

    ODI 10101958

  • October 7, 2004

    Switch

    While placing the key inside the ignition switch ignition failed to start up the vehicle, and the key failed to be removed from the ignition. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic stated this vehicle was not on recall, and the warranty expired. Consumer had to pay for parts and labor. *ak

    ODI 10095423

  • September 10, 2004 · 47,000 miles

    Switch

    Consumer was unable to start vehicle. It was towed to the dealer, who replaced the ignition lock and cylinder.*ak

    ODI 10091978

  • May 31, 2004 · 30,810 miles

    Switch

    Lock cylinder will not operate to start car. Key will not turn. I purchased car used with 24161 miles as used with balance of new car warrentey. First happened at 30810 miles , 35500 miles,40211 miles, and at 42152 miles. The car is unusable when this happens. *jb

    ODI 10078875

  • April 13, 2004 · 64,400 miles

    Switch

    Ignition cylinder / lock seized and prevented vehicle from starting.*ak

    ODI 10065790