2007 Ford Focus Ignition Problems
- 11
- 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.
What owners report
- stuck ignition · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Ignition
Key will not remove from ignition. This is a know problem with the focus because i have searched the internet and found hundreds of complaints. *tr
ODI 10472500
Ignition
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked she tried to remove the key and it would not come out of the ignition. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who removed the battery cables in order to remove the key. The failure continued to occur whenever the vehicle was driven. The ford dealer stated that they could repair the vehicle at the owners expense. The…
ODI 10335667
Exterior Lighting · Ignition · Latches/Locks/Linkages
1) ignition lock failure. Unable to remove key or turn key. 2) melting of both rear taillamp housing around bulb socket area; unable to replace or remove bulb. Dealer says it is from the heat from the bulb! *tr
ODI 10330725
Fuel System, Gasoline · Ignition
Got home from work and key is stuck in ignition of 2007 ford focus! Car will still crank and drive but the key will not come out! Shifter will also shift into any gear in the "off" position and without foot on brake! ............... Second complaint is that since purchasing the car new in january 2008 when i fill gas tank the gauge only goes to about 3/4 mark... Never the "full" line. Dealership replaced gage once a…
ODI 10329356
Ignition
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. The keys were stuck in the ignition and could not be removed. The contact was able to move the gear shift from park to drive although, the steering wheel would not lock. It took her four hours to remove the keys from the ignition. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer; however, it will be taken to the dealer if the failure recurs. The manufacturer was not called. The failure…
ODI 10321348
Ignition
The key is stuck in the ignition switch . I think the gear shifter button has broke some how now willnot release the key this has been a ongoing prob. With fords ....fix it please! *tr
ODI 10303372
Ignition
I have a 2007 ford focus. The key is stuck in the ignition. This happened about 3 weeks ago. *tr
ODI 10286972
Ignition
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. After parking the vehicle and attempting to take the key out of the ignition, the key became stuck. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the entire ignition was replaced. The failure occurred two more times and the vehicle had not been repaired again at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000. The current mileage was…
ODI 10335079
Ignition
I have a 2007 ford focus. The key is stuck in my ignition. *tr
ODI 10284560
Ignition
My 2007 ford focus key is stuck in my ignition &its a security and safety hazard, ford wants to charge 400-500 dollars to fix their own common problem. The consequence of this is i will probably stop stimulating the economy along with others and not buy an american made car. I refuse to correct a problem ford will not correct for free so i am buying another car. *tr
ODI 10270091
Ignition
2007 ford focus- key stuck in ignition will not come out dealer say cost will be over $400.00 it is a problem noted by ford, but will not cover any cost. *tr
ODI 10253970
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2007 Ford Focus.
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