accessories - interior problem
8.6
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$425.00
Average Mileage:
97,137 miles
Number of complaints:
7 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replaced ignition cylinder (3 reports)
- not sure (2 reports)
- disconnect battery then releases it (1 reports)
- used a hammer and jammed the key in. do not touch anymore! (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2000 Ford Focus key won't release from the ignition
2008Jan 02
Focus SE 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 87,000 miles
Through research, I've discovered many a disgruntled owner of this car. Actually, I've had fairly decent luck with mine, except for the ignition switch! It has locked up for the third time since March of 2003. The first time, it was handled under warranty recall. The second time, July of 2005, was not and it cost me nearly $400 to fix it. This time, I called the dealer who repaired it and was told there was no recall, no replacement, "It's not a safety issue, " I was told. In fact the service person at this dealership straight up told me that Ford will not assume any liability for the problem, even though it is a chronic, on-going issue caused by faulty design that Ford refuses to recognize. I have owned 4 Ford vehicles in my life, but never again. Their cars are crap and they have zero customer service. The Ford Focus needs to be renamed the Ford F--k Us."
2007May 24
(reported on)Focus SE
- Automatic transmission
- 114,958 miles
Apparently I'm getting overcharged by $225 by the dealership. I couldn't get my key into the ignition at first and then by force I finally did and then of course it wouldn't come out. Very disappointing that my dealership is overcharging so significantly even though I knew it would be expensive to take it there. Apparently there's even a difference in price throughout the dealerships. Quite irritating.
2007Jul 22
(reported on)Focus SE
- Automatic transmission
- 124,000 miles
Desiree Ford- St. Louis MO
Purchased: Car Credit City/ March 2007
Year: 2000
Problem: Ignition Cylinder!!
Complaint: Ford Focus Ignition Cylinder absolutely Sucks!
-People please tell your friends and family DO NOT buy this type of car. I thought I was getting a good car until I did my research and now I see that Ford doesn't even stand behind their cars.
-Tell those you know who own a Ford Focus or any Ford for that matter to do an extremely thorough check on their new purchase, or prospective purchase. Check the internet for recalls, consumer complaints, defects not covered by warranty or dealer.
-I experienced three temporary jams with the ignition cylinder but thought nothing of the first few times until it locked up when I was at the airport. But it didn't stick.
-Go online to Ford Focus Ignition Cylinder Recall Petition and fill out the petition and please make comments and complaints!
-Call your dealer make complaints, go online, make complaints. Talk to people and MAKE COMPLAINTS!!!!
-Its time the consumer be heard, its time we take a stand and not settle for standard cars. Its our families and our lives at stake.
Its kind of sad to think that Ford will only stand behind their product enough to meet standard regulations. I think if we as consumers raised our standards, made noise and said we will not stand for standard automobiles Ford will be forced to make the much needed changes!
2007Jul 22
(reported on)Focus SE
- Automatic transmission
- 124,000 miles
READ ME! READ ME! READ ME! READ ME! READ ME!
I am a 30 yr old woman in St. Louis MO in the same situation as many of the other people just read about. I purchased my car from Car Credit City in March of this year. This same thing just happened to me on July 20,07. I turned the car off about six times earlier in the day. With no warning whatsoever, I came home, got out of the car and could not turn the key back to take it out of the ignition. I struggled with this for about three hours and still could NOT get the car off or the key out. Finally, I called the dealer where I purchased the car and they sent me to Dobbs Tire & Auto Center. They said the car would cost anywhere between $150-200 dollars. But the shocker came the next day when I got the phone call saying parts and labor cost $466 and Ford is NOT assuming any of the responsibility. GREAT!! Where in the HELL am I going to get that kind of money?? Where I come from money does not grow on trees. I did research on the internet and I find that I am NOT alone! There are nearly a thousand petitions on Ford Focus Ignition Cylinder Recall Petition and I am one.
2007Jan 01
(reported on)Focus LX
- Manual transmission
- 70,000 miles
OMG How embarrassing this was. I do medical homecare. One morning after leaving a clients home in the driveway trying to leave my key will not turn in the ignition! I spent nearly 20 mins working on it before it finally worked. Thought this was a wierd quirk. THEN a few weeks later same thing. This time it happened to my boyfriend, on Christmas! We were separated and unable to even spend the holiday together since he was stranded at home. I then went into the dealer and it felt like before I even got to the counter holding my Focus key he asked me if I was having ignition problems! They knew exactly what was wrong, how to fix it and of course the cost. Oh yeah and of course the part was in stock, shocker. I of course did not have the money to repair this so I left the dealership in a huff. As I walked out to my BORROWED car, a shop employee ran out and mentioned that he has heard of people having luck with using a hammer and slightly banging the key back into place. I went home and readily tried this, and IT WORKED! Now I have just made duplicate keys to unlock my doors and the key remains in the ignition. When I take it in for services I have to have a big Post-It saying DO NOT REMOVE! and make perfectly clear that if they do, I could be left stranded. It's horrible. Oh and I also have a problem with my EGR tube.. it's faultily welded, and the dealer knows all about that too. I got a good deal on it, or so I thought. $4800 in 2004 with 42,000 miles
2005Apr 17
(reported on)Focus ZTS
- 40,000 miles
this vehicle was at ford dealership and paid to have the keys reprogramed to the car i drove it 7 miles and broke down, had it towed because it again wouldnt start when turning the key it did nothing but dash lights on, the key now doesnt come out of the ignition at all unless you disconnect the battery, dealership still would not do the recall work on the vehicle unless i payed them for troubleshooting it AGAIN, now if i get it started with a jump it runs how long is a good question but if it sits for 1 hour it drains the battery, WOW the dealer will not fix any of the problems as to the agreement on the recall cards until it breaks down now it stopped going down the freeway they wouldnt pay tow or anything im stuck with a piece of shit it is just ford's way of getting repeat customers i think. ford should replace these multiple problem cars yet they wont, this vehicle was in an accident a light one because it stalled and caused the accident they were told about it yet say you gotta prove it again another excuse maybe we should all get together and sue the ford motor corp. anyone interested lets get together email me (use the contact link below)
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2008Feb 26
Focus
The key will not release from the ignition when I park the car sometimes. Sometimes I have been able to start the car back it up, and drive it forward, but sometimes I just have to wait. I don't know why it does this, and I have no intention of getting it fixed. Ford should have recalled the vehicle long ago. The reports are all over the internet.
concerro
New Bern, North Carolina, USA
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