I walked out of work for lunch got into my car put my key in the ignition and nothing. It wouldn't turn forward it wouldn't turn back! WTF! That had never happened before! I took the key out and tried turning the wheel and then turning the key....nothing! I called my local Ford dealership and asked them about the problem. They told me that it sounded like my ignition had gone out. I told them what are you talking about? I'v never had any problems before and now all of a sudden this?? He told me that some times this happens. I asked him how much it was going to cost me. He let me know that I had an extended warranty on my vehicle and that I only had a $100 deductible. But he assured me that if I didn't have the warranty then it would cost me alot more to fix. He told me to call a local towing service to have the car towed the 4 miles to the dealership. I called the tow company and it cost $65 to tow my small car 4 miles down the road!! OMG I am so pissed!!! Thankfully the dealership could order the part and have it in the same day. But I'm still just not understanding all of this. After getting on the internet and researching this problem I'v come to find out that this is happening alot and all over! This is a problem and there needs to be a recall!! I've had no other problems on this vehicle except for something with an air vent that had to be replaced. This was a terrible unconvince for me and this all happened on a Friday afternoon. Great start to the weekend hu??
It's not a small, "a couple of people have this issue" problem. It's massive and nationwide. Just search "Ford Focus Ignition Problems" on Google.
I felt my ignition starting to go bad and took care of it before it could. Got the CORRECT ignition brand and model replacement via mail order, and honestly? The process was VERY easy. Took 15 minutes total. This only works if the ignition hasn't totally frozen yet tho'. BTW, people are saying that locksmiths or whoever had to program new keys for their Focus... NOT true. My old keys worked just fine. If the locksmith you're getting the correct ignition from does it right, your old keys work fine.
Here's the site with comprehensive info and the mail order replacement service:
http://www.sandiegolockandsafe.com/fordfocus.html
They use the proper ignition part for the vehicle, and explain the problem very well. I have to say I was pretty glad I took care of this before it froze completely. Easy install, no problems since.
This Appears To Be A Common Problem With The Focus, You Put Ignition Key In, Does Not Turn, The Only Solution Is To Have Repaired, This Repair Requires A Slide Hammer To Pull Out The Tumbler, Takes Some Know How, If Its Not Done Right You Will Need A New Steering Colum. How Much Did It Cost 592.00 !! At A Ford Dealer In Netcong NJ, Thats Right 592.00, What A Ripoff. I Bought A Ford Thinking I Was A Good American, You Know BUY American. Had A Honda Accord Before This, 90,000 Miles Never had A Problem, Looks Like My Next Car Will Be A Honda Or Toyota.
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I walked out of work for lunch got into my car put my key in the ignition and nothing. It wouldn't turn forward it wouldn't turn back! WTF! That had never happened before! I took the key out and tried turning the wheel and then turning the key....nothing! I called my local Ford dealership and asked them about the problem. They told me that it sounded like my ignition had gone out. I told them what are you talking about? I'v never had any problems before and now all of a sudden this?? He told me that some times this happens. I asked him how much it was going to cost me. He let me know that I had an extended warranty on my vehicle and that I only had a $100 deductible. But he assured me that if I didn't have the warranty then it would cost me alot more to fix. He told me to call a local towing service to have the car towed the 4 miles to the dealership. I called the tow company and it cost $65 to tow my small car 4 miles down the road!! OMG I am so pissed!!! Thankfully the dealership could order the part and have it in the same day. But I'm still just not understanding all of this. After getting on the internet and researching this problem I'v come to find out that this is happening alot and all over! This is a problem and there needs to be a recall!! I've had no other problems on this vehicle except for something with an air vent that had to be replaced. This was a terrible unconvince for me and this all happened on a Friday afternoon. Great start to the weekend hu??
- Natalie B., La Grange, TX, US