Ford Focus Reviews

I had a problem with my ignition switch. I towed my car to the dealership on Friday at 12 pm,the car was done partially after i yelled at the manager at 3pm in Saturday!!!. They only started doing my car Saturday Morning!!!

2000 ford focus we bought new, all problems: o2 sensor, front axle engine dies, stereo shuts off by itself, engine dies in street traffic and on highway ignition switch stuck. Ford Focus is a Death Trap and American Garbage why is there not a class action lawsuit against Ford.

I purchased a Ford Focus about 10 weeks ago. The car was a 2005 and it had about 50,000 miles when I bought it. The day after purchase I noticed that there was a drip inside the car over the gas peddle. While checking that out I discovered that the gear shift was black taped together.

I own a 2000 Ford Focus LE with 80,000 miles approx. My wife drives the car, one morning she simply placed the key into the ingnition and it would not turn. I have never heard of such a problem with any car. I searched the internet and found just not this site reporting the problem. But, many others with the same issue. I called Ford and they refuse to acknowledged this as a recall issue. I refuse to pay $500 for a defective part from the manufacturer.

I am also having continuing problems with my 2001 Ford Focus. It started back in 09-21-2004. While leaving work one day,I tried to turn my key it wouldn't give in any direction. I have been stranded several times with this same problem. I had the ignition replaced which costed $430.00 plus towing fees of $35.00 dollars. I learned my key would get worn out to the point that it would cause my ignition to break. If you catch this problem before your key breaks the ignition you wont have to get it replaced (so I think). So that was about 80.00 dollars to reprogram my key every time. (walmart doesn't have the ability to copy it) I have now replaced my key about three times now. It's a very inconvenient problem to have and very expensive for the years that I have owned the car. It is now 10-29-07. Now here I am about to replace the ignition again and all I wanted was not have to pay out of pocket again. I know it's not a guarantee it wont break again.

The ignition on my 2001 Ford Focus locked up and will NOT turn. I went to a Wal-Mart today (10/28/07) that's about 7 miles from my house and when I came out, I went into my car, put the key into the ignition and the ignition just would not turn. I tried moving the wheel from side to side while attempting to turn the ignition key but it did not work.

my daughter took her 2000 ford focus to ford for a battery problem. they installed a new alternator and with labor charged her $502.16. I checked at our local ford dealer. Labor should have been 1/2 and they should have use a rebuilt alternator. Total cost, 302.72.

Both my 2001 Chrysler Sebring LXi Converetible and my 2001 Ford Focus have had ignition switches that locked up/broke after I shut the car off and the key would not turn. Both had to be towed and repaired to the cost of approximately $300.

Have a 2003 Ford Focus. Ignition is frozen. Cannot believe what a common problem this is. No wonder everyone's buying foreign these days.

I recently purchased a used 2001 Ford Focus and have experienced difficultly in getting the ignition key to insert. After reading all the complaints here, I wish I had not bought this car. All Focus owners should send a complaint to the National Highway Transportation Adm. and report this as av ehicle defect (http//www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/)

2000 Focus Wagon (115,000) 10/25/07 Replaced the ignition switch (368.00). I knew it was coming. This summer while picking up my oldest child at camp I couldn't get the key to even go in to the ignition. Luckily I had rolled the windows down in the car. I had my three year old as well as my new born with me. I called the dealership (which I try to avoid at all costs) and the man in the repair center told me get a hammer or something and just bang your key in the ignition. I did what he said and was able to get all of us home and out of the heat.

I bought my 2003 Ford Focus Wagon brand new in October 2003. Within less then a year after I bought it, the brakes started squealing really bad. Every time I take the car in to the Ford dealership to get the oil changed, I ask them to check the brakes because they make such a terrible noise of squealing and gringing. Each time I am told that is normal due to the type of brakes on the car.

I have 5 Ford Focus's for a small business range from 2003 -2005. With in the last week 3 of them - the ignition key froze up. it would not turn. I had the Ford Dealer fix the problem. I asked them if this has been a problem with the Focus, they said no, yeh......

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Bought a new Focus in April 2006. Car has right at 21,000 miles and it needs it's THIRD alternator. First one was changed at 5,000 miles, problem solved? Nope, now it needs another one. Took it in for service for a readily available part. Two hours later I was notified Ted to come pick up car that the alternator could not be located from Miami to Tampa, no dealers or parts supply houses had this readily available. Two hours of my time wasted. Part was special ordered on 10/01/07. That was over two weeks ago. Car is still awaiting part, car runs but I'm afraid to drive it in fear of the alternator totally going out completely. It just has a high pitched bearing whine right now.

I bought a 2002 ford escape NEW in 2002, it has been a lemon since day 3, the windshield has been replaced 3 times (it splits where the defroster blows on it), the exhaust manifold back has been replaced 4 times, the pto 4 wheel drive unit poured fluid needed rebuilt, the front brakes & rotors are junk, been replaced, the sun roof movement parts exploded & fell onto me (needed replaced) , the engine BLEW up @ 68,000 miles, replaced with a bad engine, replaced after 300 miles, replaced with another engine that left me stranded in Oregon (I live in Ca), waiting for extended warranty to replace it AGAIN, been into Ford for several recalls, I used to be a ford Guy, NEVER AGAIN! WHAT A HUNK OF JUNK!

On Tuesday, September 25, 2007, My vehicle, a 2002 Ford Focus, V.I.N. 1FAFP38372W147007, became disabled on a major state parkway during operation. I was en route to work accelerating at a speed of 48-50 miles per hour. There was a sudden, piercing, grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. As I attempted to slow down, the rear of the vehicle began to sway out of control. Just as I managed to slow down and pull over to the curb driving at a speed of 5-10 miles per hour, the rear passenger's side wheel and drum actually broke off the spindle and spun onto oncoming traffic. The rear suspension actually dropped to the street. Luckily, no one was injured and there was no further property damage.

I bought my 2000 ford focus used in 2003. Since I've had it I have had 2 recalls on it and 2 other problems that I have had to fix that are not recalls but should be. I had to have things replaced in which the mechanic and ford dealership has told me several other ford focuses have had the same problem, but there's no recall. I have put way too much money into this car than it is worth. And, now, it has overheated on me twice and this last time it will not start. I am never buying a ford again.

Product: Ford Focus 2003 The ignition cylinder has stopped working, so now the key cannot even turn to start the car. The key can be inserted, but not turned. It has become progressively worse over the past week or two, and now it seems permanently stuck. This is a terrible situation, and luckily I'm at home, and not stranded someplace. I tried to get it to turn for nearly 2 hours now with no luck. I've read that thousands of Ford Focus customers are having similar problems with their ignition cylinders (key cannot turn), and that Ford has done nothing. Ford should do something about the substandard ignition cylinder parts they've used in these cars. They owe Ford Focus owners new, and better made, ignition cylinders so we don't get stranded someday!

Wow I cannot believe how many people have had the same problem I have had with our 2000 focus. My ignition failed to start on my way to the airport for our summer vacation. Thanks to some awesome friends we made our 5am flight with just seconds to spare. Had the ignition fixed upon our return (85k miles on car). Then 80 days later my ignition went out again! This time I could not turn the car off! Again this was after picking up my Mom in law at the airport! I think i will stay away from the airport with this car from now on! Thankfully the first repair still had ten days left on its warranty and Midas fixed it for free :) Love you Midas! Needless to say I am extremely unhappy and will never in my life buy another ford again! We are trading this in before the ignition goes out again.

I've had numerous problems with my 2001 Ford Focus SE Wagon (85k miles). For a very long time I had problems with it stalling out while driving on the highway-a very dangerous situation to be in on the beltway around Washington DC. My wife was returning from the dealership after they had worked on the car for this issue and it stalled out on a multi-lane highway.

Like many Ford Focus owners, I'm fed up with the many known problems with the ford focus from the coolant system to the ac/heater issues. I've had to replace the transmission, thermostat housing, coolant system, radio knob (actually melted) on my 2001 Ford Focus and now I have to add a key ignition switch to the list.

2003 Ford Focus - Ignition Lock problem. Totally locked up on me. $300 plus later, dealer gave me the sucker grin as I walked out with an empty wallet. Ford customer service people were no help at all and actually hung up on me when I suggested a recall for the ignition switch problem. The first girl told me they had no control over what their dealers charge. MY only recourse was to let Ford know that I WAS considering a Fusion for the wife but after this problem with the Focus, no way am I looking at another FORD product. I wonder how they can afford to ignore their field problems and keep any kind of customer base. This conspiracy with their dealers is just WRONG!

For the third time since I had my 2001 Ford Focus, I had to have the ignition cylinder replaced again. This is a part that should never break. The first time this happened was on 2/21/03. Luckily it was under warranty. The second time, September 12, 2005 I was stranded at a grocery store. I had to get someone else to drive my son to school. I paid $328.28 for this repair. On August 23, 2007, this happened again. I was out of town on business and my mother had to take my car in for repair. The charged her $445.95 for this repair. g

2001 Ford focus 61000 miles. ignition switch locked up, i'm stranded, cant pick up my kids in time at daycare

I have had my 2001 Ford Focus for less than 2 and 1/2 years, and up until now it has been a pretty good car, with the exception of the brakes wearing extremely quickly. Yesterday, while getting on the interstate, with no prior warning, the car just turned off. It doesn't even have 60,000 miles on it. My husband and I were stranded on the interstate in rural South Carolina, 50 miles from home. Luckily this situation did not occur in heavy traffic. The consequences may have been deadly. We are new to the state, so we don't know anyone to help us out. We had to wait an hour and a half for a tow truck, pay $200 to get it towed to a repair shop, and found out today that they can't figure out what's wrong. This resulted in a $60 tow to a dealership, where it is going to cost $90 for the car to be looked at. Including the $20 to have it looked at by the repair shop, we have spent nearly $400, and still do not have a working vehicle. Originally from metro Detroit, and with relatives working in the auto industry, I had bought into the Buy American thing. I can honestly say that my next car will be Japanese.

My 2000 Ford focus has had many problems, 1st is the fuel pump died on a trip to Massachusetts, it died in Morgantown, WV. No dealers around the area could get it in for a week, so we ended up having family tow the car to Mass. from WV because the dealer there could do it, and luckily this WAS a recall, that we never knew about though.

I own a 2003 Ford Focus SE Wagon. It has 45,000 miles on it, and so far I have had to replace the ignition, all four tires, brakes, and now the alternator. Obviously this has cost me a large chunk of money, and the car isn't even paid off! SOMEONE NEEDS TO START A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST FORD--it looks like the ignition problem would be a good place to start!

same problem as many other consumers. my ignition key goes in but will not turn. take it in and out several time and in will turn on like nothing is wrong with it. i have a small child and i worry where i will be stuck when it finally goes out; if i don't find a solution first. hey ford; how about a recall. or should we be complaining about the bbb for not having a recall! i don't think ford is the blame for the recall; just the junk switch. has anyone tried bypassing the key with some type of switch

We live in Georgia and purchased a 2006 Pre-owned Ford Focus a month ago for our daughter to take to school with her in Louisiana. We got a call from her saying that she could not get her key out of the ignition. The key is able to turn and the car still runs, and can turn off and on. We immediately searched online for a solution to her problem only to find that this is a common and recurring problem with the Ford Focus and it is not covered under warranty. The only comfort we have being so far away from her with this problem is that it happened while she was on campus. What can we do to have a recall of the Focus for this ignition problem?

2000 ford focus ignition key will not turn.

I owned a 2005 Ford Focus Station Wagon and had a rear end collision while stopped at a light. As a result of the poor seat construction, my lumbar spine was wedged in the gap between the seat cushion and the back cushion during the impact. At the time, I had the seat lowered for comfort. Unfortunately, as you lower the seat, you also create a gap between the seat cushion and the back cushion, exposing the lumbar spine to that gap. This is where my lower spine was wedged as a result of the rear-end collision.

I have a 2005 ford focus with 46000 miles on it. this morning 09/27/2007 when park the car at work, i could not take out the key. went to google and saw soo many people have similar problem that unheard of from other cars.

2004 Ford Focus ignition. Steering wheel locked solid,you could insert the key, but it wouldn't unlock the st/wheel. Went home and picked up my spare key to try it,but it didn't work either.If this is a recurring problem, then Ford should paying for our costs.

We have purchased several Ford Focus vehicles to sell at our used car lot. Every one of them has the ignition problem that over 500 people have already complained about on this site. The key gets stuck and/or will not turn. There should definately be a recall on this. The cars are generally great, other than this and the stock radios that NEVER work!

the ignition for our ford focus has locked up. we have had our car half way in the garage and half out for a week or more we havent had the money to fix it so we have to live in fear ever night that some one mite still our things out of our garage this is not a new problem i have always went with ford and have a f-150 and after i pay it of i am thinking of chevy right about know.

Key and the ignition was giving us problems for several months and had a new key made but made no differance. Finally had to have a new ignition that they had to drill out old one to repair. Total repair cost was $ 397.55. My car salesman said to keep an eye out because this was about the 20th Ford Focus customer that has had that problem. thank you.

My key won't turn once placed in the ignition. I was stranded at a gas station at night, and a mentally ill man came up to me asking for a ride. I struggled with the key and steering wheel for 20 minutes scared for my life.

My 2001 Ford Focus was towed to this dealership with a faulty ignition lock. Mahwah Ford gave me an estimate of $860 which I felt was suspicious. I had checked on the internet and found this to be a rather common problem for which Ford had issued a service bulletin and repair kit. I called another Ford dealer who was familiar with the problem and quoted me $250--less than one third the price quoted by Mahwah Ford. I called Mahwah Ford and talked to a service supervisor who said that they could 'try' to repair it for less--leaving me with the impression that the bill would likely still be very high. I paid to have the towed to the other dealer who quoted $250. The car was repaired correctly and on time. To add insult to my towing expense, Mahwah Ford charged me $40, admitting that they did not touch the car. The $40 was apparently the standard charge when a car is brought in, regardless of whether or not any work is done on it. So, I paid $40 for an estimate that was more than 3 times the going rate and a tow charge to boot. I would not recommend patronizing Mahwah Ford under any circumstance.

One day the key would not turn in the ignition of my 2003 Ford Focus. I have read several examples of this exact same problem and believe Ford should initiate a recall and offer reimbursement to those of use who have had to pay several hundred dollars to correct a problem that is very rare in other types of cars.

i was going to bojangles about 4 weeks ago i get in my car and tried to start my ignition up, but my key wouldn't turn,the brakes,and my steering wheel had locked up. I was so upset.I called the ford place and they say they cant send anyone out to fix until a week or. So i called again and their office was closed.My car has just been sitting at the end of my three car drive way, and i have been stuck in the house. What should i do?

i have a 2003 focus and my ignition switch is sticking. i guess i'm lucky. replacement at our local ford dealer is only around $230. and mine hasn't completly gone out yet. you can fool with it for 10-15 min and it finally turns. my bigger problem will be when i go to replace it. i had a viper alarm/remote start installed and i don't know how that will affect me with the new switch.

Ford Focus wagon first model year 2000. This past January the wheel bearings failed while my husband was driving on a major highway. He managed to get off the road safely but others have not been so lucky. This should have been a recall. Cost us thousands to repair and tow the car.

Brought my 2005 Ford Focus ZX5 to my local dealer due to allot of valve ticking from #1 or #2 cylinder. They had my car for 1 month total, when I went to pick it up it had been damaged. They initially tried to blame the damage on me, but eventually fixed the damage. After having my car back for 3 days, it was clear something was VERY wrong. The valve ticking was still there but now there was all kinds of spark knock (detonation)as if there was a timing issue. The service manager said this is normal for this car, I insist it's not normal at all, he promptly threatens to have me removed from the property ! Wanting to avoid conflict, I call Ford Customer Service, they tell me that some detonation and valve ticking is normal for this car according to the technical hotline. Still in a state of disbelief, I decide to take the car to a different Ford Dealer. They tell me,and I quote their service manager :Ford is telling us that if the customer can't hear the noise with the hood shut and the windows shut it's not an issue, end quote. Woody Anderson had my car for an additional week and claim that based on the previous quote there is nothing we can do for you. Keep in mind these dealers have had my car for 5 weeks, my wife and I were without our car, we had to shell out money for a rental, I lost LOTS of time from work, and it's still not right ! Unbelievable !

Ford Focus product was definitely a falling apart junk. Ford Focus 2000 had major mechanical repairs done transmission blew up, EGR valve broke off engine, ignition went out twice and rubber mounts on engine mounts rotten off.

We purchased our daughter a 2001 Ford Focus LX in 2005. A few months ago she started having trouble with the key not turning the ignition on. There seems to be a lot of people experiencing the same problem. How do we go about getting a recall for this problem?

The ignition stopped working for the second time. As it is not under their 12 month warranty, the told me I was out of luck. I explained to the rep as it has happen previously (which they verified with the car vin #), that it was obviously a defect in their product. I asked, how can they expect me to repurchase the same defective product again. They said I had no other alternative. The quote I got from Ford Service was $375.00 plus labor and towing. (No ignition, no starting the car.) So.., I called the So Cal Auto Club. They stated that I could have a automotive locksmith over in an hour and fix it on sight. According to the tech, he fixed one just yesterday, and has fixed quite a few previously. Oh, it cost me a total of $232.00 (no tow and no wait). In reviewing the internet for recalls, I saw numerous complaints about the same problem. This was our third and final purchase of a Ford vehicle. They lost a customer because they were unable to take responsibility and accountability for selling and replacing a defective product. Thanks for listening.

I am another Ford Focus owner that is having problems with the ignition not turning. I had the EGR tube (which is a common problem with the Focus) replaced for $150 on Thursday and then on Saturday I came out of a house where I was dropping something off and the key wouldn't turn. The husband of the house (a stranger) spent an hour trying to figure it out. I think he got mad and just hit it, and it started. So now I am driving my hitting my key every time I need to start the car. I am sure this won't work for long, and plan to try the WD-40 trick. I sent a nasty-gram to Ford a few minutes ago, so maybe that will help. I have always like Fords and hate that it has to be this way.

My girlfriend bought a 'new' Ford Focus in 2002, it has gone through 4 different 4 wheel alignments and still eats tires a 60,000 mile treadwear tire last about 20 to 25,000 no matter how often we rotate. The starter went out at 50,000 miles so new a parts store didn't even have out yet had to go through a dealer over $300.00, and it was not covered by warranty. The transmission went out at 36,500, you got it 500 over warranty not covered $2500.00. Now it is in the shop at this moment the alternator shorted out and fried the battery let myself, girlfriend and 2 of her daughters stranded on a country road 2 miles front home in the middle of the night.

I own a 2001 Ford Focus. I have replaced the ignition twice because my key did not turn. It was VERY costly since there is a computer chip, or so i was told. It now seems that my car did not need a tune up but something is wrong with it because it sputters and dies. I was told there is a recall on the fuel pump which I am now researching.

I own a 2001 Ford Focus. I have replaced the ignition twice because my key did not turn. It was VERY costly since there is a computer chip, or so i was told. It now seems that my car did not need a tune up but something is wrong with it because it sputters and dies. I was told there is a recall on the fuel pump which I am now researching.

I have had numerous problems with my ford focus 2001. From the wiring to numerous flat tires due to the alignment being out of balance and now my engine is out. Have they had a recall on this model yet? I had the car worked on in May, June, and now having to replace a engine is truly hardship on my life.

The ignition would not work this morning. I went to put in the key, and it just wouldn't move forward or backward. I tried gently jiggling it but that didn't work, nothing worked. I went online and see that I'm not alone but that there aren't very many options for me. I can't afford to pay for a new ignition.

I was suppose to make a fast trip to the Dollar Store to get laundry soap and dish soap then back home to do my work. I got in my car and couldn't get the car to turn over. I called the Ford garage where we had just bough it one month ago. It was towed there and fixed for $300.00. Why has Ford not recalled this. I called and they told me to have other people who are having this problem call them, they said they didn't know it was a problem!

The transmission on my 2003 Ford Focus suddenly quit working on August 14, 2007. I took it to a transmission shop and the technicians there told me that it was skipping 2nd and 3rd gear and the overdrive was gone also (it's an automatic transmission). The car only had 53,000 miles on it at the time, which seems to be too soon for a transmission to go out. I've owned other cars that I've driven for more than 100,000 miles without replacing the transmission. The guy at the transmission shop said that there seems to be a problem with Focuses losing their transmissions too soon -- it has happened to a friend of mine also who has a 2002 Focus with about 60,000 miles on it. When I asked a dealer about a recall or technical bulletin, they said there are no known problems with Focus transmissions. I find that hard to believe.

My fianc bought a 2007 Ford Focus SES September 2006. Things were fine till the weather started getting warmer. We noticed that the dash was very sticky after being in the sun, along with most of the plastic parts in the passenger compartment. We took it into the service dept and they couldnt find anything wrong. My fianc tried to complain to a manager, and was told that she would receive a call. She never did. She called the sales person that sold us the car and she contacted the service dept for us. My fianc took the car in yesterday and was given another Focus to drive. The dash was just as sticky after sitting in the sun on the loaner car as hers would get. She asked the service man to come look at it and compare the two, and he said that there was definitely something wrong. Today, my fiance was told that this is a problem that Ford knows about, but nothing will be done. Also, they have made the 2008 dashboards the same way.

My 2000 Ford Focus ignition lock is jammed. I had to call a tow truck and the driver used a hammer and struck the key a few times and the key finally went into the lock. When i got home i tried to do the same to start the car and it didn't work. I called the dealer and he said it would cost between 2 and 3 hundred to repair the lock. I noticed that a lot of complaints were filed on line for this problem.

I have a 2003 Ford focus bought new and have muliple issues. Priority wise,the ignition key gets stuck and won't allow rotatation thereby not being able to power up or start engine. It is as though the wrong key is being used to start vehicle. The dealer said not covered by extended warrenty, also at time of sale said to cover bumper to bumper! The cost of replacment tumbler is close to $300.00. I have owned many cars, but this is the first time I had to replace the ignition tumbler! Also the fenders have all loosened due to the plastic fasteners. The vehicle rattles terribly! The fasteners do not tighted, and need to replace. There is also the smell of anti-freese when the air conditioner is on!

I bought a 2000 Ford Focus in 2000. Within the first few years the ignition went. I couldn't get the key to turn. It happened in my driveway, Ford paid for half of it the first time. Then just this week it happened again. This time I had to pay for towing and $290.00 to get it fixed. This is crazy twice in seven years the ignition goes. Is this a normal thing.

I bought a used 2003 Ford Focus ZX3 last July. It only had 17,000 miles on it when I bought it. I began to have problems with my ignition about 6 months later. The key wouldn't turn at all. I would sit for an hour or so continuously trying to turn it and it would eventually click and turn. I called the dealer and spoke to the service department and he said he hadn't heard of any recalls or issues but a new ignition would cost $360.00 or so. A few more months went by and the problem occured again and no matter what I tried it wouldn't work. I called the dealer again and this time the service guy said try hitting the key with the palm of your hand while it's in the ignition. It worked everytime......until yesterday. I got stuck in a bad neighborhood with the hot sun blazing down on me for over an hour. I got so angry that I hit the key with all the frustration I had and it clicked and turned. Now I am afraid to take the key out in fear I will never get it to work again. I think Ford played dumb about the ignition as I have read all these complaints. I have had cars for 15 years without ever having to replace an ignition. Obviously there is a problem and Ford should step up and replace the faulty ignitions. Or is it our punishment for buying american???

My daughter just called me she went to start her car, 2005 Ford Focus and the key will not turn. She is stuck in a parking lot. She is away at college and in no way can afford to repair this problem. From what I read it seems that Ford needs to do a recall on this ignition cylinder and get these fixed. This is not the first problem she has had with this car. She called me once while going down the road at 50 mph saying that her car just dies out. This has happened several times to her.We helped her buy this car to go away to college, but now I feel like it is not a safe car. I am so mad about this ignition problem right now. Another costly repair to fix this car and Ford does not seem to care about these problems. I just spoke with her again and she is waiting on a tow truck once again to tow this piece of junk to the repair shop again!!!

I purchased my 2006 Ford Focus and thought I had a decent vehicle. Since I purchased this vehicle it has been at the dealership more than it is on the road. Within 1 month the brakes were not functioning. The master cylinder had to be replaced. The brake pads have been replaced. Since then it is in and out of the shop every 2 weeks to a month for noisy brakes. I have not received any recall or information in the mail regarding any recalls or issues.

Another Ford Focus consumer with a faulty ignition switch. Same as all the others, one day the key just won't turn in the ignition. Rattling the key, turning the steering wheel etc...no luck. I read about the other Focus owners taking their cars to the dealer (which the dealer will replace the broken faulty ignition switch for another faulty ignition switch) and decided that a locksmith will build one for me for the same price.

Like everyone else, my ignition cylinder froze this weekend. I pulled into a driveway and when I tried to start the car about a half hour later, the key would not turn. There were no symptoms leading up to the incident and until now I've only had minor problems with the car. My family likes the Focus so much that my two sisters drive the same car. I even have the extended 100,000 mile warranty. Well, after finding out from the internet, the tow truck driver, and the DEALERSHIP that this was more than a common problem with the Focus, it was not even covered under the warranty. It costs $211.44 if you have the dealer fix it. Needless to say, I'm ******.

Just after my speedometer passed 125,560 my ignition froze and would not unlock. The dealership noted that there have been a lot of problems and that Ford knows about them all...nice...they refuse to do the right thing and expect customers to return?? I was a loyal Focus owner until today.

Key got stuck, it cost me 400.00 I WANT a refund, Ford is a rip off I wish I would of known of the w-40 but nobody told me I hope this helps the next victim, now my car shakes when on reverse or above 60 mph I was told transmission by a mechanic and now I was told engine mounts by ford and of course not cover under any warranty and if it does not get fixed will cause engine problems, Thanks FORD we save on gas we pay on repairs......

Ford Focus Ignition Frozen in place

2003 Ford Focus! I parked my car for approximately 1 1/2 hours outside a friend's home. My attempt to start it was unsuccessful. Not only did this inconvenience another friend and his wife who had to take me home, but it also put a lot of stress on my wife. She had to return to the car with me as I tried to figure out why I WAS ABLE TO PUT MY KEYS IN THE IGNITION BUT IT WOULD NOT TURN!!!! I did all I knew to do but all failed. I returned the next day after teaching all day with the assistance of a family friend. NO PROGRES!! The headlights would not come on. My wife called two different Ford dealers and spoke with a mechanic at each. One said it was the ignition cable, the other said it could be the transmission, shifter, ignition or the transmission cable. This car shakes when I drive it which is mostly to work and home. I teach and have NO money for repairs that should be recalled by the company. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

I have had several problems with our 2001 Ford Focus SVT. First it was the recurrent sluggishness. Recurrently I hit the pedal and it nearly turns off! This has really been scary when entering traffic or passing.

I leased a ford focus 2001, and before the first year was up I had about 7 recalls, new a frame, new axle x 2 new fuel pump, and tank due to debris, my ac constantly whistled( which they said nothing could be done it was normal, by brakes squeeked so loud and they told me those were the new brakes, which sometimes didn't work, there was not even 8000 miles by the time all this happened, Then one day I was driving down the road at about 45 miles per hr and the car just shut off, I had no control except for my brakes, when I had it towed to the dealership, which I had to pay for, thet told me it was probably my key ring was too heavy, all I had on it was the ford dealership key holder and the car key. HMMMM!!.

I was stranded at the mall with my 2001 ford focus because my key would not go into the ignition. Then when I got it in, the steering wheel locked and the key would not turn. I had to have the car towed home. What is the problem with these ignition switches?? The car only has 40,000 miles.

Car Ford Focus 2004 Ignition known problem. Key doesn't turns.

I own a 2003 Ford Focus with just under 53,000 miles on it. I have been diligent in getting oil changes, rotating the tires, checking fluids, etc. since I bought it. Recently, I've started to have transmission problems: when shifting from Park to Drive, the car sits in Neutral for a few seconds as I accelerate, and then catches. It has always shifted hard around 35 mph, which I was told was normal. I called a mechanic, who told me that if the transmission fluid levels are not low and it is behaving this way, it means the transmission is shot and needs to be replaced. I urge everyone with this problem to call their dealership and/or Ford's customer service line to complain.

I'm here to say the Focus is not a bad car! All cars have problems like that and you know what yes it's going to cost money to fix, but it's the same in all cars. What you think you're going to buy car and not keep it up. I'm a focus owner myself and that car has not given me any trouble what so ever. So why don't you people get a life, and fyi you're going to have to spend a little money on your car to up keep it.

the ignition key gets stuck and i cannot get it out. i have been forced to leave the key in the ignition. leaving late from work one evening i tried to unlock the car with the key pad and it would not open. i called the lock smith, 3 seconds and $60 later I was in my car. the locksmith told me that this is a very common problem in all ford focus's and he would never recommend this car to anyone for this very reason. this is the third time this has happen in the past year. the dealership tells me it will be about $500 to have it fixed with no gaurantee that it will not happen again. i don't have the money to fix this. WILL SOMEBODY OUT THERE HELP US AND GET THIS PROBLEM RECALLED BY THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY!!!

I have a 2002 Ford Focus. After about three years the transmission died. No big deal, even though it probably shouldn't have. Fast forward to now. My check engine light has come on. I changed the spark plugs since it was starting to run pretty rough. That sort of helped. The car doesn't shake as violently as it did. It still has something wrong in the engine. And to top all that off, the ignition and steering wheel have locked up for good. I'm going to try some WD 40 or something, but it is definitely upsetting.

I bought a brand new Ford Focus in 2003 along with the extended warranty (lucky me). I have brought it in multiple time for the same reasons. Reason 1. The transmission out right fails. at 20, 30, 50, and 60 MPH i have had the transmission go out.(2004-2007) I would try to accelerate but nothing. I could hear the engine go, i would look down and still be in drive but there would be no power. When I am traveling at 60 MPH on a freeway with semi's behind me it is a little scary. I have also had experiences where it feels like mt transmission/engine falls right out from underneath me.(2004-2007) I would be traveling about 20 MPH and the car would jolt and shake VIOLENTLY, almost like you just got rear ended hard.

I bought a 2003 Ford Focus SE one and a half years ago and about 9 months ago I was almost stuck in the middle of town because my ignition key would not turn. A friend and myself eventually fixed it by manually turning the steering by the tires. After a few days of getting used to it, I found that shoving the key in as hard as possible and then turning it worked. Until 2 days ago when I actually had to hit the key into the ignition with a claw-hammer. I had questioned the local Ford dealership about the procedure of fixing the problem and they said it'd run around $400. And seeing as there are several hundred claims, this is a problem that should be solved through a recall.

At I bought my 2000 Focus used with 45,000 miles on it. Just two miles from the dealership the check engine light came on and the car dies. I was able to start it again and drive back to the dealership they then had it for a week to fix a speed sensor which five years later I would have to replace once again. Six months later in December 2002 the clutch spring snaps and my clutch pedal does not rise to proper position, I take it to the dealer and I had to pay $250.00 to replace a part that costs $4.99 needless to say it was not honored in the extended warranty. In March 2003, due to engine stalling and hesitation I had to replace all the plugs and cables. Three months after that I had to replace brake drums, shoes, and pads. UGH by this time I was paying for a car that I trully hated. In 2007, I had to once again replace speed sensor, clutch spring, water pump, ignition cylander, front axle, motor mounts, and the friver seat as they are so cheaply made the cusining had flattened so much I had a steel bar in my back every time I drove the piece. As anyone who pays for a car we look forward to the last payment on the loan so we can own the car. I didnt, I drove that piece of FORD garbage to the local NISSAN dealer and traded it in for a 2007 SENTRA and I am in love with that car. The Focus was the first american car I owned and it will be the last.

My ignition lock froze on me 2000 Ford Focus. The key would not turn.

Ford Focus 2001. Haven't been getting our recalls. Car stalling, door not opening, battery wires fried. All recalls. Ford didn't fix properly and refuse to fix right, Said we did the recall won't do again. That means they get paid to do a recall, don't properly fix the recall and won't fix. Ford cahrged more than what the car is worth and has been broke down most of the time.

There is a CHRONIC issue with the Ford Focus ignition, yet no recall. What's going on?

I want to back up the others who have reported keys locking up. This morning my wheel was locked, key won't turn, now I have to have it towed. I have also experienced belts wearing out before they should. (shredded was the term the mechanic used). Oh, and my breaks went out completely as I was driving home one day. That was nice. Luckly I was at a red light a block from home when I noticed there was no pressure at all in the break line.

I'm so sick of having an unreliable car. I have a 2003 Ford Focus ZX5, and it's the most unreliable piece of crap ever. After about a year of use, the ignition started giving me crap, freezing and not turning, locking up. I brought it in, and sure enough i had to spend over 350 dollars to have the ignition replaced. Now that I have a new ignition, it's STILL giving me crap. The first time it happened, they gave me a load of crap about a battery signal not tapping into the ignition or some crap. They claimed to have fixed it, but for some mysterious reason decided that I didn't need to be charged.

When trying to pick my husband up at work, i turned off the ignition of my 2003 Ford Focus... when I went to restart the car, the ignition key would not turn. I jiggled the wheel, the flipped the key over, I stepped on the clutch and the brake, everything trick in the book... nothing. I had my three year old daughter with me. We ended up having to take a cab home. I find out from reading that it is probably the ignition cylinder. We were able to get the car home by lightly tapping the key in with a hammer, while it was in the ignition (found that on the internet) This is a really common with all years of the Ford Focus'! Why has there not been a recall of the ignition cylinder?

I own a 2000 Ford Focus with around 85,000 miles. I bought it from a Ford dealer 9/2003. I started having trouble when decelerating a couple months ago. It would act like it was going to die when I would stop at an intersection. I also received vibrating and performance problems when attempting to drive it above 40mph. I would put the car in neutral or park, the engine would act better and then I would get this strange odor. The engine light came on so I knew I had to have it looked at sooner than later.

We purchased a Ford Focus ZTS in 2004 for my son. He called last night from the freeway, and I could hear the LOUD rumbling. Yes, it's his tires again.I'm sure it'll be the same reason -- uneven wear. This will be the third set of tires for this car at 32,000 miles. My daughter has the 2005 Focus and has the original tires on her car -- no problems, knock on wood! I've looked through recalls on tires and Focus and have found nothing. The first two sets of tires (the originaland the latest) are Michelin. Has anyone else had this problem? We've had many Ford vehicles, but only had a tire problem with a van in the 80's.

We need to replace the ignition in our 2003 Ford Focus because the key will not turn in the lock. This replacement is going to cost us over $300! Fortunately this happened when we were at home and I was able to drive my husband to work, but I hate to think what would have happened if we were far from home. After looking online, I have found that there are other Ford owners who have had this same problem. Why there has been no recall, I don't know, but there should be a lawsuit!

I have 2 friends with Focus cars and a taurus with the exact problem. Its so easy to fix too. Go to Autozone. Get WD-40. Spray key and lock inside very good the grease gets hard and the tumblers stick. Wait 1 min turn key works fine. This repair lasts forever why Ford and the stupid people here didnt use WD-40 totaly blows my head off. Why do you think they sell it. Replacing the lock is very stupid too. Greg

It's that dang ignition again, and everybody I know that has a Ford Focus has the same problem. I just got the radiator fixed and the ignition is locked, again. This is crap Ford knows that there is a problem, and they refuse to acknowledge it. It's sad that you spend so much money on a car because you think its of superb quality and it's American made, then something as simple as the ignition locks up on you. It is the safest car out there because it will never start. Next car, HONDA.

I too own a focus and where should I start.I have already replaced the fuel pump.Ford wanted $500 to do so,I bought the part from them and my dad fixed it.Back over this past winter lots of snow and my son and I get stuck over at a friends house because the ignition went out.I called Ford and they said that it was something I could do on my own.Well they failed to mention that even getting the correct ignition and key with the computer chip that I would have to take it to them to get the computer reprogramed with the new code.All in all that cost about $200 all together. Currently my car is sputtering and almost dying and when I called them they said it would be the $100 to hook it up and find out whats wrong.After reading all of these stories I think I already know what it is and I'm going to call and possibly order the part if it's not to hard to do.I to am a single parent with limited means and will try to fix it on my own!! Nice car BUT I'd never buy one again not worth the trouble.I think when it's paid of maybe before I'll get rid of it too!!

I have a Ford Focus 03 4 door. Was off from work at 11pm on July 3rd. Drove to the local gas station to fill up, and when I went back into my car the key would not turn in the ignition at all. The steering wheel was locked up as well. I tried for over an hour to get the key to start while wiggling the steering wheel as much as possible. It only moved back and forth by about 1 inch.

I purchase a zx3 2001 ford focus and I had it for about 2 years and still paying payments on it and it just started smoking really bad and water is coming out of the pipe and black smoke sometime come out of it

Since I have purchased my 2003 Ford Focus I have had issues my tires wearing quickly. I have to purchase tires every 6 months. But last night I tanned and when leaving my steering was locked up. After trying for several minutes I called my husband who tried w/ no luck. Finally he found a website that said to use wd40 and a light tap w/ hammer and it will unlock. We tried that and it worked. We drove it straight to the dealership - I hope my extended warrenty will cover this repair.

Ok Guys! I continue my story. After the ignition key wouldnt turn on Friday evening I got my car towed to CarX on Monday morning. I did not go to the FORD dealership becasue I dont what FORD to have any more of my money. The cars airbag warning sign is still on and I have decided to let it be so. This was my last repair on this car and anything more if it is going to ask..it is going to be traded in for a Toyota or a Honda (as I have decided). In the mean time I will just drive this car in fear to to when again this car will ask me another 500 dollars or when and where it will stall me again. Since yesterday each time I have turned my ignition on I have always thought as to how long this lock will last and where next I may get stranded. I wonder what good is a car if you drive it in fear. Such things change your whole driving psychology. Now if I plan for a trip even to Chicago..I would fear stopping my car on any rest areas. What if the key doesnt turn again when I am in the middle of nowhere. I feel continuing using this car is similar to continuing your marriage with a person with whom you have lost trust with. For the time being CarX has given me warranty for 12000miles/12 months with their service on ignition lock. Costed me around $450 (towing excluded and after using $20 CarX coupon).

Just like so many others on this site--ignition switch would hang up.

I had the same problems with my 2000 ford focus. It left me and my children in dangerous areas. The ford focus ignition would not turn, the wheels shimmy, the car kept stalling and I had water leaks. no one would ever help, so i told them to pick up the garbage because i was tired of paying for it. i would call customer service and tell them that i was sold a lemon and they would say that the car didnt fall into the lemon law. i could not believe what i was hearing. Now im in court with ford motor credit because i didnt know they was a separte company. ford credit is garnishing my pay check and i can not afford it. Ford is a rip off.

I have a 2004 Ford Focus with 43,000 miles on it. The ignition key will not turn in the lock. Had to have it towed in for repair.

My husband's 2002 Ford Focus Zx3 has been in the shop for repairs many times. The latest problem is the battery cable and alternator. He has had the alternator replaced and is going to try to replace the battery cable himself since he is tired of pouring money into this piece of junk. I believe Ford should recall these cars.

I have a 2000 Ford Focus Wagon. It has 108000 miles on it and I have started feeling its a pity piece of crap. Just a few days back the right shocker and strut gave away. I got it changed but then the wheels wouldnt align because the other shocker and strut was old. So spent another $300 on it. $600 for no apparent reason!!! The cars AIR BAG warning sigh is on. Went to the ford dealership and they would take approximately $80 to diagnose the problem and then it can be anything upto $500. Ok! if that is not enough today the ignition key wouldnt turn.

Over the past few days, my ignition in my 2003 Ford Focus was having a hard time turning when I put the key in. Initially I thought it was because my steering wheel was locked. On Tuesday, June 12 2007 when I put my key in the ignition the key would not turn at all. I had it towed to a mechanic and sure enough I needed a new ignition! After spending $425 my car will not start! My car is at the dealership service center for further inspection on why it won't start. Which will cost even more, I'm sure. The most interesting thing about this is the Service Representative said that he's seen several Ford Focus vehicles come in for the same problem. Why isn't there a recall? If the Ford Motor Company employees are telling their customers that this is a frequent problem, shouldn't something be done about it?

I too have experience issues with my ignition switch in my Ford Focus. I returned to my car from being in the mall only to find out my key would not turn. Finally after being stranded for what seemed like forever and a near $100 tow truck bill. I was rescued. Only to have to fork out another $500 to Ford have my ignition fixed. That seems way too sttep for a key but the guy at the dealer said that there was a 'special' chip that synced my key with the engine and it was necessary. What was even more disappointing was after only spending minutes on the internet doing research about the ignition, I found that not a few but many many others had the same complaint. It really doesn't seem fair. I understand parts being faulty at times but geez $500 for a key!

I have replaced my ignition switch three times on my 2000 Ford Focus.The key would get stuck in the ignition switch.The key would not turn.It cost me 400.00 dollars to replace the switch and the cost of the tow.I notified Ford they informed me it was not their problem

I own a 2003 Ford Focus. Short Story - its a poorly constructed piece of tin. Long Story - projection light bulbs (delear installed option) replaced 5 times at $250Cdn each; 3 windsheild washer pumps (all within 1st 10,000km so under warranty); rubber clutch pedal cover replaced twice ($12Cdn each); several safety recalls including rear hatch post rust issue that might cause hatch to open unexpectedly, front seat heaters wiring pad crumples causing potential short and fire; suspension bottoms out over moderate sized bumps/potholes, rear seats rattle and squeak when they are in the up position; radio antenna fell off after ice storm with less than 5mm ice buildup; shifter will randomly pop out of 2nd gear; strange vibration that happens at 1800rpm then again at 3200rpm for which delear mechanic cannot find an explanation.

My wife was getting ready, out of town, for a wedding when she called and said that the key would not turn in her 2003 for Focus. I though that the stearing wheel had the key locked but after having a mechanic look at it he said the ignition switch was bad and that he had replaced some before. It almost cost us getting to the wedding on time and the Ford dealership said that it was not a problem with the design or car but that we had done something wrong.

Purchased a new 2000 Ford Focus in Queens, New York. I've had to replace two ignition switches for a car with under 50,000 miles. I had to be towed both times.

Purchased a Ford Focus 2004 SE sedan. This car is a friggin death trap, I am scared to bring my 8 month old in it. the rotors have failed twice(fallen out once) battery DIED in the middle of the NY Thruway. And to think, it only has 24,000 miles on it. We have to bring it in, time number three now to look at the rotors which are again squeaking

I've had consistent problems when I drive my 2002 Ford Focus. The car's engine & oil lights come on & the car just dies. This has happened while I'm driving in traffic. I have spent several hundred dollars trying to repair this problem & the problem is still not fixed.

My ignition would not start after i parked my 2000 Ford Focus. I was left standed over my nephews house for 3 days trying to rectify this problem. After checking the battery and seeing that the battery was fine, other knowlegeablecar guys gave their many opinions of what the cause of the problem could be, mostly i heard that it could be the starter. Until i ket a street mechanic take a look at it and he diagnosed it as being a problem inside of the gear shift, the bushing inside the shifter needed to be realaigned. He all said cars like this some times could be started in neutral when it doesnt start. I've read a couple of horror stories on this site like the one where the guys driving 60 on the highway and the car locks up. Jesus is with me always but i admit that scairs me a little. I'm considering selling mine after hearing these stories, and you know what the sad part is that ford knows and doesn't want to recall the car, putting many peoples lives in danger.

5/25/07 car loaded to leave on a driving vacation from arkansas to iowa.ignition locked up called locksmith repair completed 10:30 p.m. finally on road at 11:30 p.m.

I am SOOOO tired of sinking my hard earned money into this piece of crap vehicle. I do my best to stay on top of my car (oil changes, new brakes, etc) and this past Saturday after the tires were being rotated and aligned, they mechanics could NOT turn the key in the ignition. I went to pick up the car and same thing, it just would not turn. Thank god my boyfriend has a work vehicle so I was able to use his spare car to get to work. I'm amazed that this has not been recalled after all that I've read. I've had SO many issues and problems with this Ford Focus from the tranmission having to be re-built, that's right, Ford wouldn't allow them to put a NEW transmission in, rather they could only rebuild it and that's when it was under warranty. Then the oil dipstick came completely detached from where it's suppose to be under the hood. And now this ignition switch. FORD: F: Fix O: Or R: Repair D: Daily For all of the money I've sank into this car I could've made a down payment on a new car. I will NEVER EVER purchase another Ford and will tell everyone I know to do the same.

I had the same problem with my 2004 Ford Focus. The ignition locked and I had to get towed. This is a major problem with Ford Ignitions. You would think after making cars since, well the early 1900's they would have the ignition figured out... I boooo Ford for this flaw, they should be recalling this problem for sure....(boooooo!) What happens when your out in the middle of nowhere. In my opinon, I would not suggest to others to buy a Ford Product.

I went to start my Ford Focus and the key wouldn't go in. After about 5 minutes I finally got the key in but it wouldn't turn. I ended up missing work and ruining my perfect attendance. I had to spend 85 dollars on a new ignition switch. But now I can't get thew old one out. I don't have the money to send it to a dealership. So now I am stuck without a car.

I bought my 2001 Ford focus about 3 yrs. ago. It only had 23,000 miles. We even purchased the extended warranty. I bought the car at Hixson Autoplex in Alexandria, and every time I brought it to them with a problem they informed me they didn't have time to fix it. In January 07 my key would not come out of the ignition.

The ignition key of my car just broke. The firs two times it happen, I was in the middle of a highway and the car turned itself off, the steering weel drive was lucked, I caused a huge traffic problem until a police car pushed my car with the police car saying if any damage, there were not responsible. Anyway, the ignition key was replace both times. Now, the key doesn't turn. I have to hammer the key in order to make it turn. I went to my mechanic and they told me that a new law with Ford, force you to go to a dealer to replace the cylinder, so they reprogram the key. Ford Company is aware of this manufacturing problem and is doing nothing about it. Now, they are forcing you to go to a dealer so they make a business out of it?

the same thing happend to me on my 02 focus zx3, the ignition has locked not once but twice. the first time was at two thousand miles past my warranty, and the next time at 75,000 miles.. this car has broken had to have a major repair every ten thousand miles. its about time Ford steps up and starts paying out.

Ignition always locks up. Have to now hire a tow truck for 2003 Ford Focus with only 34000 miles.

I own a 2003 Ford Focus ZX3 that I bought for my daughter. It has been nothing but trouble since the day I bought it. It was a brand new car when I bought it in December 2002.

My 2001 Ford Focus ignition switch finally seized up after several warning episodes. Luckily, I finally got the car going at drove to the dealer for a $441.00 replacement of the ignition. Also the coolant reservoir had a leak and the right engine mount was damaged for a grand total of $850.00. The problems started early with this car: first a $400.00 brake job after about 2 years, a coolant system problem, misdiagnosed as me not watching the level, leading to a major engine overheat and a $600 service and part replacement ( I forget what the part was) The remote trunk opener has never worked. I have also had the fuel pump replaced. The list goes on so I have quite a thick file on this car.

I bought a new 2004 Ford Focus and enjoyed it until Mother's Day, 2007. I took my mother in law shopping and when we decided to go home, my Focus ignition froze up. I could do nothing. The key would not turn, the steering wheel would not turn, nothing worked. We had never heard of this problem with the Focus until mine had it and I read the complaints online. It certainly would have been a consideration when we bought the car. After considerable expense and inconvenience, the car is now fixed, but I worry every time I drive it that the ignition problem will happen again.

2000 Ford Focus - Ignition Switch - I was actually looking for information about a problem with 3rd gear in any Focus, but found this. Yes, we've had to replace our ignition because the key got stuck - we used a locksmith - he put a whole new ignition, tumbler, whatever but said we would never have the problem again. It was much cheaper than taking it to the Ford dealer.

I've purchased a 2000 Ford Focus, only to have replaced the ignition switch two times. I've never had an issue in all the cars I've had and now 2 in less than 2 years. I really think they have a problem, but why won't they correct it? Too many of us, too much money.. They are already losing money because of their lack of eco friendly cars.

Well, i have a 2000 Ford Focus SE it was purchased with 7 miles on it. one day after a year of use the car ignition stopped responding and i got stuck at a shopping mall. After 2 hrs a tow truck was able to lift my car and take it to the dealership to get the ignition replace. Since the car has not had any more issues but it happen to me too. After 500 dollars for the new part Ford never said i am sorry or nothing. Now i am seeing more and more people that this happen to them and of course it is not cover under the 3 years or 30 k miles warranty. After 3 or 4 years I would like to get my money back!!!!!

Wow! I thought I was the only one with problems with the Ford Focus. After reading all the other blogs, I just can't believe it! I bought my 2000 Focus in December 1999. It still runs pretty well for a 7 year old car, but I have had my share of problems. First, at 36,248 miles my ignition had to be replaced. So when I took it in, they told me that my warranty only covered up to 36,000 miles so I had to pay $255. Then a few months later, my car remote went out so I have had to manually lock my doors for about 4 1/2 years because they can't fix it. Miraculously, my windows still work! In 2002, I was involved in a car accident and they said it wasn't totaled even though the entire front of my car was torn off. After 3 months, they fixed it and it has never run the same since. The engine is so loud and the car sometimes sputters when I stop. To top it all off, my engine is getting stuck again, and I'm afraid that I'll be stranded somewhere with my 19 month old daughter. I just can't believe that Ford has let this problem go on this long without doing something about it. Well, I guess they feel that if they do a recall on the ignitions now, everyone will be bringing their Focus's back and they would really go broke! It seems to me that they purposely made them like that.

I also have had problems with the igntion my 2000 ford focus. I was able to turn the key and after 20 minutes or prompting eventually got it to turn,(this was located in a bank parking lot at 11pm, not the safest place to break down) but everyday after that was a trial to turn on my car. 2 months later it wouldn't turn at all. I missed a vey important meeting and my finacial situation is not the best, so the stress of coming up with a huge repair bill was very upsetting.

I have a 2000 Ford Focus. I have been driving it for 15 months and am now installing my second ignition in that time frame. This is just rediculous.I also had a 1991 Ford Escort GT where the ignition went out, but Ford stepped up to the plate on that one and did the right thing. I guess they just don't give a d__m unless people get killed first.Also drove a Festiva for a while, great car! The Focus is not even a good car by my previous experiances with the Ford product line.

I purchased a 2003 Focus (standard) in August of 2005. It had 64,000 miles on it. Except for the windshield which was cracked completely across and the fact that the radio/CD player was missing, both of which the dealer agreed to fix, nothing else stood out as a potential problem....'cause it was all hidden under the hood and in the ignition. The ignition ceased up and I was unable to turn the key and was stranded until the tow truck arrived.

This is my third Ford, a 2003 Ford Focus,(second car was a Ford Escort from them, first was a Ford Tempo years ago at another dealer). This weekend late at night coming out from a grocery store (luckily across from home) my key fit into ignition but would not turn at all, it was frozen. I was mislead by the tow company to tow my car to them under false pretenses and ultimately had them tow it to my apartment across the street only to have it re-towed to the dealer this morning to find that they tried to cheat me but failed (told this by the dealer as well as the second tow company).

Well- last week there were a couple of times when I went to start my 2004 Ford Focus that the key would stick but after a few minutes it unjammed and my car would start. Then yesterday as I got in my car the same thing happened but this time it stayed jammed. I now have to get a new ingnition cylinder for my car. An expense that I did not expect. As I read all the other compliants about this problem it makes me wonder why Ford will not do anything about the situation. Because of this problem many people have been left stranded. The one good thing about my situation is that it happened at home on a sunday so I could figure what to do and not have to lose at time at work.

My ignition in my car has been having problems. Either the key gets stuck in the ignition, or the ignition locks up and you can't start it. Usually I sit there and play with it for a few minutes and I can get it to work. Today it seems to have broke altogether. So I resorted to calling around to find out what to do about it. You have 2 choices, you can tow it to the dealership and get a new ignition ($400), or a locksmith can redrill and make a new key for ($160). When you call Ford they tell you it hasn't been recalled because not many complaints have been received. So I placed my complaint. There are millions of posts out there about this ignition problem, but yet not even a quarter of the people have called to make a formal complaint. I urge everyone who has the same problem as me please, please call them. If enough of us submit complaints it will be recalled, and we can be reimbursed for the defect. I have given you the phone number please make the effort to get these ignitions recalled!

I have had water leak problems with my 2003 Ford Focus since we bought it brand new in July 2003. I've taken it to the Ford dealer at least 4 times to be fixed, but each time the water returns. After heavy rain or snow thaw we get a puddle of standing water in the front passenger seat and the floor behind the seat gets soaked. After years of shoddy work from the dealership and no responses from letters to Ford, I found an 800 number and contacted them.

I have been forced to replace the Ford Focus 2003 ignition as my daughter and her kids (one year old and three year old) were stranded at a supermarket till 12:00 pm at night. Lock smith charged $158.00 dollars to replace the ignition switch. It took him over three hours to fix this car and Ford or the government has not had a recall about it?

I bought a used 2003 Ford Focus with 24,500 miles on it in June, 2006. I started having an intermittment problem with the engine surging and the brake pedal being stiff, making it impossible to stop. Ford instructed me to take it to a ford dealer. The first time i took it in they could not find what was wrong with it. They stated they would call the ford engineers. Ford told them they had several complaints on this, but no recall. I took back to the dealer the next day they replaced the brake booster. They made a deal with me that ford would pay for everything but a 100.00 deductible. I agreed. I picked up the car 2 days later and almost smashed into the back of a dump truck. I took it back to the dealer and they had it 12 days. On the 12th day they stated they could not duplicate the problem therefore there was no problem.I have filed a complaint with the attorney general against the dealer I bought it from and Ford Motor company. I believe I bought the car this way. Since Novermber 2006 it has happened six times and at this point i am afraid to drive the car.

I bought a used 2003 Ford Focus around May '06. Around November of '06 I was having intermittant problems with the key turning in the ignition. Ususally futzing around for a few minutes with the key in the ignition would start the car. Finally, yesterday, after spending 45 minutes trying to start the car again I admitted defeat, had it towed, and a new igntion put in for the tune of $400. The mechanic even told me this was a common occurance with this type of car. After reading through other people's complaints about the Ford Focus, it seems that this might have to happen MORE THAN ONCE? Unacceptable.

I have a 2000 Ford Focus and got stranded at church because the key wont turn in the ignition. I had to leave the car there. I cost me about $300 to fix the problem Ford should really do something about this problem too many owners have the same problem with the 2000 focus. This car has been nothing but a money eater since I bought it.

My ignition switch is faulty as the numerous people on the website and my car will not turn on due to a faulty switch in the ford focus as everyone else and there should be a recall!! I am on a fixed income and cannot afford this expense.

I purchased a 2001 Ford Focus brand new from Fuller Ford. After 3 weeks the check engine light came on and the car had to go back to the dealership, They replaced a sensor.It us now 2007 and I have had the car back 6 additional times for a check engine light where they had to replace the fuel pump, fuel sender,2 DPFE sensors, 2 EGR pressure valves. Also I had to replace an ignition switch that locked up in the car and I couldn't start. This car is a piece of junk! I want to sue under the lemon law. Oh I forgot, the check engine light is on again and I have to take it back to the shop. The car only has 59,000miles!!!!!

I have had my 2001 Ford Focus since 2004 and I a month after I bought it I have had problems, the ignition has locked up on it 4 times, the brakes go bad all the time, I had several batteries replace, the EGR pipe keep coming loose, making my car sound like a motor scooter, the fuel pump with out on it twice, one of them Ford paid for only because it was a recall, the engine light stays on for no reason. I hate my car, it is truly a POS, Ford knows they are wrong. We by this car because that's what we can afford. At this very moment the car is stuck in my inlaws front yard with the ignition locked up yet again. I can't afford to fix it right now.

I have been reading many stories about peoples' mishaps with the Ford Focus. I originally began the search because I was looking for a possible recall on ignition switches, only to find that although there's not-One is VERY necessary. I bought my 2003 Focus under the impression that it was a safe and economical family sedan...Then about a week ago my ignition began to reject my key. I tried my spare key thbinking maybe the original had been slightly bent, however within a week the ignition completely jammed and left me stranded at the grocery store with a trunk full of groceries in 90 degree weather. Now my husband and I have to pay a tow bill, plus $250.00 to have the problem fixed. What's the deal with these cars? How bout a recall Ford???

my 2001 focus has had problems stalling and just locking up on me, I cant drive the car more than 20-25 miles per hour or it will sputter and lock up, I called the dealer that I bought the car from in 2001 and the advised me of a program that ford has where they will replace the fuel pump no questions asked, that dealership is in ohio, i now live in georgia, because my husbands serves in the army, and the dealership here is telling me no., it is not under warrent, or a recall. or does not fall under the fuel module replacement, I think this is the craziest thing I've heard, my car is doing exactly what the cars do that are having the work done to them. I want my car fixed too. I love my focus but cant drive it because its not safe. everyone I have talked to about my car says it sounds like the fuel pump to me maybe ford need to look into this a bit more before there is an accident and someone dies.

I'd like to express my complaints about my 2000 Ford Focus. First of all, the first week I bought it the car stalled on me and I was stranded for a day. I should have taken it back at that time, now I'm kickin my self in the behind. My other problems were with the fuel pump, which I replaced twice and only got reimbursed for one when they had the recall. And the ignition is the other problem I've encountered with the car. I've replaced it twice and it's giving me problems again.

This is my second Focus...My first one I replaced 4 ignitions in and today I go out to start the second Focus I just bought 3 months ago and the ignition is out.....WTF.. Why wont Ford fix this problem?

I bought a 2001 Ford Focus in October of 2005 and the car has been completely rigged to make it seem like it worked prpoerly before I bought it. I have had it in the shop 6 to 7 times for various repairs. The car has broken down several times leaving my daughter stranded on the side of the road. The thermostat, rear brakes, air conditioner-twice-, tires, alternator, timng belt just to name a few things that have gone wrong. The car is not running at this time.

My 2003 Ford focus had me stranded on yesterday. Seeems my ignition locked on me as well. i called the dealership, and was told by Hector in the service department that it happens all the time, and was quickly quoted a repair price of $375.00. i was appalled, and asked if it happened all the time why hasn't there been a recall on it. He says he didn't know. I then called a local locksmith, who was able to do it for half that price, and then went on to tell me, that he'd already done 3 that day. I am livid, as I'm a single mom, and had no choice but to pay for it.

Ford ignition switch failed. I purchased a new switch from the dealer and changed it myself. It seems that the dealer keeps a good stock on the item as it is defective.

I have a 2001 Ford Focus ZX3. I have been the sole owner since purchase in 2001. Since I bought the car, I have replaced the brake pads (normal wear), had to repair the air conditioner that died, the engine light has gone on for no apparent reason, the car has started sputtering with slightly less than a quarter tank of gas left in it, I had to replace the front sway bar, and the entire right front of the car fell down over the wheel, and it was fixed as part of a recall. My problem now is the engine light going on for no apparent reason since the car runs fine. My dealer wanted to charge me $80/hour to run diagnostics. After one hour of diagnostics he gave up, and didn't do the state inspection b/c he had trouble communicating with the car computer. This is not the first time this has happened.

I purchased a new 2000 Ford Focus at Heritage Ford. No problem with the dealership. However, 'quality being job 1' with this auto was seriously lacking! We experienced the usual recalls, poor quality tires (Goodyear), internal engine noise, whining noise in right rear section of the car, carpet in back floor tore in spite of very little traffic, at 49,000 we had to replace the ignition at a cost of $195.00, paint durability has been very poor,...

I bought my 2000 Ford Focus in January of 2000 and two to three years later I had to replace my ignition switch. I had to have it towed to the dealership and they told me that there was no recall on this problem because they have not had a lot of people coming in with this problem. It's funny because the tow truck driver who worked for the Ford dealership told me that he tow so many of these focuses for this same ignition problem.

My key would not turn in my Ford Focus. I've used Machine Oil in the past. This time, it's stuck for good. I will get it towed to Don Bohn Ford in Lapalco. I'll let you know what happens. H Cambel Monday, April 22, 2007.

I bought my 2000 ford focus in Sept 2002 and after owning it less than teo days the alternator went out and was stuck in line of the toll booth at the bay bridge with no power to put on my hazard lights. Ford was cool and replaced the alternator for free. Months later the heating elements went out on my rear window (not all of them) so now when I defrost the rear window there is only a strip of visibility. Nearly a year after that my rear passenger window wouldnt roll up. I took it in to ford and thankfully it was covered by the warranty.

Im living in Dubai, i have ford focus 2003 , im doing regular maintenance in The agency, suddenly car stopped at street, send it to FOrd agency, 2 days they dont know what the peorblem they asked for the other Car key to make programing for the computer, then didnt knwo how to fix it, they destroy the ACU then and as a result for that another problem caused with Egnision coil as they mentioned and now they r askign for huge amount to fix really im upset , i will not use ford any more and i will sell the care after fixing so plz advise and support and try to find me solution i cant pay all this

Took my 2000 Focus Wagon for regular oil change and tune up (they claim that a tune up is just the change of spark plugs and visual inspection of the wires for a charge of $139.00!). Just one day after the tune up the car began to loose energy it would go and then even if I pressed the gas it would not go. They claimed fist that the cables needed to be replaced (what about that inspection?) then the coil pack was damaged and I insisted that they had to replace them since they failed to mention they were not in good condition. After making them agree that they would replace the wires and the coil pack without charging me, the assistant manager warns me that they will do the repair but if anything else goes wrong they are not responsible. The day they were suppose to change the parts my car dies on my way to school and had to be towed. They claim the engine needs to be replaced and that will cost me about $4000.00, more than what the car was purchased for. Ford claims that these cars are famous for having this problem and that they have sold used cars that the engine dies one week later. The Ford wants to charge me $75 for the towing of the car and to diagnose it another $380.00. What kind of service or product is this? I just can't believe the car was fine one day and dead the next it makes no sense.

I have not called anyone as this just happened to me. I bought this car from my daughter=in-law and the key kept sticking and finally just would not turn. it cost $270. to get a new key and ignition. The locksmith said he had replaced dozens and he thought there would be a recall on them. But I see there is not, just a lot of complaints.

I have a 2003 Ford Focus ZTW. Twice in the past 2 yrs I've had the key jammed in hte cylinder - Steering is locked, key would not turn.

My husband was stranded just last week, April 12,2007 it was on a thursday. The ignition key did not turn it was stuck he couldn't start the car. They provided us with a tow truck that night but, little did we know that next morning would be a day of complite fustration and headacks. The dealer claimed that our warrenty did not cover the serves therefore, we had to pay.

Ingnition cylinder locked on 2004 Ford Focus with only 12K. The car is luckily stuck in my garage,unable to turn the key to start the car. The wheels were straight and not turned at all. Weird, since some cars keys will not turn unless you movethe steering wheel from either the right or left fully turned position,but the darn wheels are straight as can be.I've read of hundreds of Focus owner's with the same problem.It's time for Ford to pay for their mistakes.

I Joseph am writing regarding my extended warrantly cancellation. I purchased extended warranty from Best Ford car dealership three yeard ago om my new car, a Ford Focus in December 23, 2003, because tge car was purchased new the car came with a three year factory warranty. I never used the extended warranty because the car had a factory warranty which was used. I was told by Best Ford dealership when the car was purchased that I did not need to use the extended warranty until the factory warranty had been exhausted frist.

2002 Ford Taurus with 89000 miles suffered front broken spring disabling vehicle. I understand this may be a common problem with the model but Ford is not including 2002 in the recall to fix this problem.

2003 Ford Focus - ignition cylinder jams and will not turn. Car cannot be started.

I have several issues with the Focus I boughtnew. 1 - Within weeks of buying the Focus Z3, the windshield was leaking. The dealership said they would replace the windshield, but did not (a decal mark from a decal I removed was still there). they then said they would replace the seal.

Yet another ford focus customer with a broken ignition.It is a 2003 ZX3 Focus.

My 2000 Ford Focus Kona would bong as if the keys were still in the ignition after they were extracted. It's been doing this for years - I'd push gently on the spot where you put in your key and it would stop. Than on Monday, my key would only go in about a 1/4 of the way. I tried it for an hour. AAA came and the guy dispatched was very familiar with the problem. He hammered in the key, but the wheel was still locked and the key wouldn't turn. I had to get a second AAA guy to come and tow the car the 25 miles from a gas station near work in West Holly wood at 1 in the morning. My service station is great and they knew from the local Pasadena Ford dealership to order the new ignition part - they keep plenty in stock since this is clearly a recurring issue. My station called in a local locksmith the re-key my car to the original keys.

I have a 2003 Ford Focus and have had two ignition switches replaced. Now I can't get my key to turn the switch. This seems to be a major problem. Have had two tow jobs for the ignition switch replacement. I was told by AAA that there is a recall on the ignition switch for the Ford Focus, but I have looked it up on the internet ad I can't find anything. I can't keep spending money on the same problem over and over.

The ignition in my 2002 Focus would not turn. After researching on-line, I was interested to find this is a common problem with the Ford Focus.

Well i was about 30 minutes away from home i turned off my car wen inside a store and when i got back in. The Key would not start it was lock and i was un able to get it unlock, i had to call somebody to pick me up then i had to go back the next day and pick it up, i think its time for it to be reported as a recall.

Ignition Locked Up in 2003 Ford Focus Wagon. At 5:00 a.m. on a rainy Sunday morning I went to leave for a dog show with my dog in the car and the key would not turn in the ignition. I fussed with it for over an hour to no avail. I ended up having to take a cab for $50.00 to the dog show and barely made it in time for my first event and it was not easy to find a cab that would take a dog. I ended up getting a ride home from a friend, but I was very stressed out and angry the entire day.

I drive a 2001 Ford Focus. My car was parked overnight, and as I went to back out of my parking space to go to work, I heard a loud clunking noise and my car struggled to back up. I left my car parked as I thought it was a problem with the brakes. I drove the car to work the next morning (going 65 on the freeway), and the noise continued to worsen and I started to smell burning rubber. I brought the car to a repair shop. The next day they said I was very lucky the tire did not blow because the spring had broken and was rubbing against the tire. This is a problem I know Ford is well aware of. I don't know what I would have done had anything happened to me and my family as a result of this gross negligence by Ford. Repars ended up costing $570 to replace both front springs, struts, and mounts.

We purchased a 2003 Ford Focus in October 2003. It is now April 2007, and we have only 26,000 miles on the car. The car is currently at the dealer for repairs. Over the past few weeks, we would put the key in the ignition and it would lock up. With some effort, we could get the steering wheel to unlock and start the car. Yesterday, while out with my children, the same thing happened and I was unable to get the ignition to work. Thankfully, it was the weekend and my husband was not at work and was able to rescue us. The car was towed to the dealership this morning. In addition, over the past 2 years we have replaced brakes/rotors, put new tires on at 20,000 miles - they were bald - either Ford put lousy tires on the vehicle and told us they were 40,000 mile tires or the car has an alignment problem (the salesman who sold us the car pointed out the premium tires and wheels on the car), we had to replace the battery. The struts were shot a year ago and we have not replaced them yet. This car is a piece of garbage and we plan on trading it in after this repair.

March 30 - car ignition locked up. Tow truck had to be called. Car had been experiencing problems for several months. I had no idea that the Focus had so many issues until I found this website. I want to be added to any class action suit against Ford.

The same problem as so many others, regarding the key cylinder of my Ford Focus wagon. Almost all repair shops I have dealt with have said the Focus ignition is notorious for not working. So here I am today, not able to go to work. Waiting for a tow truck, to fix my Focus. Doug

I seem to have the same problem as everyone else with my Ford Focus. My ignition key would not turn . This is the second time it's happened- the dealers service department know it's a problem but Ford won't admit it- it's in their shop now and I have no idea what it will cost yet- but the 1st one- @ 54,000 mi cost me $300

I KNOW HOW TO FIX YOUR FOCUS IGNITION! First I'll tell of my problems though. I have a 2000 Ford Focus, which other than this ignition problem has served me pretty well. I started having troubles turning the key about a month ago, and it got progressively worse, until I had to bang on the key with a hammer to get it to turn. Eventually, I got stranded at work(70 miles away from home), and had to have it towed to a Ford dealership.

The ignition just locked up on my Focus this past saturday morning after work around 3 am. I live 40 minutes from my house. I got my car towed to the local Ford dealer. They had no one on staff that knew what was wrong with it on Saturday, and it might be fixed Monday or Tuesday, For $405.00 plus a $58.00 tow bill. I did some checking online, to findout this is a common problem. So I contacted Ford, I was told there were not enough complaints to look into a recall.

For the past couple of weeks, the ignition on my 2003 Ford Focus ZX3(30,000) was sticking. I would put the key in and have to turn it twice and turn the wheel back and forth a couple of times to get the key to turn. After a couple of attempts, the car would start.

I couldn't turn the key in my Ford Focus 2003 and had to have the steering cylinder replaced for about $300.00 and had to pay $93.00 for a tow because my ford dealer, Crowley Ford of Bristol, CT wouldn't tow it in. Then I went on the internet and couldn't believe the number of complaints about this same problem and how Ford has basically ignored their customer complaints about this for years! I contacted Jennifer at the Ford Motor Co. because I felt I should be reimbursed for this, explaining that as customers, the value of our cars upon trade-in would be a great loss if people read these postings and were afraid to buy a Ford, especially if they think Ford will ignore any future commplaints. Even the mechanic at Ford said Yeah, we've been getting a lot of that problem with these cars.

Several times when placing the key in the ignition switch (column) the key would jam and not turn, but after about 20 attempts of turning the key upside down, switching sides, and reinserting-eventually somehow the key would turn and could finally get on my way. I had NO idea there was a problem from Ford on this - and after reading thousands of horror stories, FORD should have done a Call Back. Thanks to the writers on this site; I took my Focus over to the local Ford dealer. they confirmed the ignition switch was bad to the tune of: $290.49 and now it supposedly) is fixed? let's hope so.

The car key tumbler won't turn at all. Everything locked up and became stranded. Had to call dealership to come and pick up car which my warranty has ended, so I end up having to pay out of pocket expense. It was a 2004 Ford Focus.

I have had the same experience as many other Ford Focus owners, I have had two ignition cylindars dissintegrate and lock up so that I am unable to turn the key. This is very expensive to fix - $300 to $400 each time - and there seems to be no acknowledgement by Ford that the component is defective. I have a 2000 focus and the problem occured in 2002 and just recently in 2007. This is not a part that should have sufficient wear to fail as it does. This experience is quite common among Focus owners as evidenced by the internet. I am wondering why Ford does not recall this defective part.

I bought my Ford Ford Focus ZTS New in 2002. Two years later the ignition start to stick and it was hard to turn the key. Two or three months later as I arrived at work I could not get the key out of the ignition.

2001 Ford Focus SE. Textbook complaints about the poor component quality. At approx 60k miles.. Front spring broken and replaced, ignition lock would not turn and left my wife stranded. However the handy Ford repair kit fixed the problem.

dealership recall on rear door latches ,not latching, they dented car when installing new latches. Had wiper moter replaced and they cracked my windsheild. Now the battery and altenator have just been replaced and the battery light is coming on and the car stalls whilr i'm driving it?

I have a 200 Ford Focus (Kona Edition). Started fine, but recently it started dying as if someone had shut the fuel supply or turned off the key (while driving on the freeway). I also had to replace the throtle sensor and the mass air flow sensor. Replacing sensors is expensive, but at least it's not dangerous, but I almost got run over when the car stalled in the middle of the 405 freeway going to Los Angeles. Not fun at all. Now I have the car at the Ford Dealer having the Fuel Supply System replaced (free of charge because of recall Ford#03N01.

In my 2002 ford focus lx the wheel locked up and the key wouldnt turn at all....my car only had 60,000. This is rediculous that ford does not get a recall in this ignition problem.

21 years old. I see from doing research online that this is a common problem amongst us ford focus owners. My little adventure happened last night, I've neve had this problem before though I've noticed recently how the key took a bit more effort to insert than usual. to say the least i got stranded too with the damn steering wheel locked and the key not turning, it took me 3 hours to finally figure out what happened to the car, this is the last ford I'm ever buying and please God help me so I don't become so poor during my life time that I'm forced to buy a ford FOCUS

I stopped for gas. After refueling, when I attempted to turn the key in the ignition I was unsuccessful. Thus, I was stuck at the gas station with three kids in the car as we awaited the tow truck for a little over three hours.

I purchased my 2001 Ford Focus used with 20,000 miles on it. My story is just about the same as everyone else's. I've had to replace my rotars once and my brakes twice. I went to Brake Masters because they have the lifetime warranty. I'm glad that I did because the mechanic told me that Focuses have brake problems and need to be replaced a lot. Also I've had to get a new ignition.

I drive a ford focus zx3 it's a 2004, I've had it for a year now, never did have any problem's with it, till two moths ago.I was just leaving Pizza Hut with a night out with the family, it was raining that night, that's when i entered my car,and insert my key to the ignition, to my surprise the ignition was locked, it couldn't turn.

The ignition cylinder on my 2000 Focus ZX3 froze up again...this time I pulled the entire cylinder out of the steering column with my key still in it. Note: THIS IS THE SIXTH TIME I NEED TO REPLACE THE IGNITION CYLINDER IN THIS CAR IN SEVEN YEARS!!!!! I've had to pay for each and every cylinder repair except for the first one, which was under warranty. All the others- nope! My car is currently sitting in my parent's driveway and I couldn't even get the tow truck to take my car to the dealer since we can't get it into neutral. It's time that Ford owns up to this problem.

Ford Focus ignition - replaced twice int 2 years. First at a cost of 300.00 - second at a cost of 500.00 this must be addressed - lots of innocent consumers going through the same problem.

I bought a 2000 Ford Focus for my daughter several years ago, which has been a fairly decent car, but we have continued to have problems with the key assembly locking up. It is either that we can't get the key out at all or even if we can get it in and out it will not turn, therefore, she has been left stranded. Tonight is her third time. She is now a college student and is not close to home. This appears to be a major problem with the Ford Focus. This is a safety issue for owners. I am concerned that my 19 year old daughter may be stranded somewhere where it is not the safest place. What can be done to have Ford stand behind their product?

I bought a car from All American Ford. I was called back 2 different times within 1 month to resign our contracts. The first time was two weeks after we purchased a Blue 2006 Ford Focus, All American Ford calls, I really don't remember why we had to sign this contract again.. all of the numbers were the same so I didn't think that much about it but they call us again to tell us the car I have been driving for over a month (All American Ford was transfering my tag from my Jimmy to the Focus) had the wrong VIN number on the contract and that we need to come back and sign another contract. When we get there the finance manager, says I have good news I was able to get you a better interest rate from 8.9% to 3.9% but I had to reduce the number of months from 72 to 60. by this time I was tired of dealing with this people so I just signed and didn't pay attention to the contract, I wish that I had… The first two contacts had the same numbers the last contact changed by $2,000 (approx) more for the car and my trade went down 2000.00 but it was to late to do anything about, I had already signed the contract. In June 06, my husband and I went to renew the tag on the Focus just to be told that we do not have a 2006 Ford Focus to be renewed but we did have a GMC Jimmy that needed to be renewed. I could not believe that they did not register my vehicle. So I call the dealership to just to be transferred from voicemail to voicemail, I even left a voicemail for the owner. The dealership put us off for 4 days, come to find out they had misplaced my paperwork for the registration and it took them 4 days to find it and have the car registered. I never did get a call from the owner. I bought this car in April and in June I take it to dealership to be serviced and have them look at the front end, it had a funny vibration when I was driving on the I-10. The Service Manager, for both locations, drives my car and tells me that what I am feeling is the road. I take it in again for another oil change a couple of months later by now the driver's window is vibrating enough that I can hear it and the back hatch vibrates a little bit, so I let them know and of course they can not duplicate the sound.

I bought 2001 Ford Focus ZX3used with 60,000 miles. At about 80,000 miles both front coil springs broke within 1 year of each other. They were non-replaceable at the time because Ford would not release springs for retail sale. Have been driving car because my only transportation to work.

On the evening of 23rd feb 2007 I received a phone call from my girlfriend saying that her key would not turn the car over.. She is the owner of a 2000 ford focus. I in turn called a buddy who drives a wrecker and had him pull the car to our home.I have worked on cars for 20+years and decided to take a look and see what i could do to repair this issue(this is not the first time I had seen this happen on the focus)when I took the cover apart and inspected the problem I was in over my head with the eqp I was working with.

I brought my 2000 Focus into the body shop to repair some damaged body work. When I got my car back I found my key sticks in the ignition and it takes some jiggling to get it to finally engage. I talked to the body shop, who of course claim that it was a problem for them the entire time they had the car. I looked it up on the internet and have found it to be a regular occurance! This is my third and last Ford, this Focus has been nothing but problems from the beginning.

In 2004 I bought a 2001 Ford Focus SE, and it only had 40,000 miles on it which wasn't to bad. The reason that I got this car was because my family had always owned Fords, and never had a problem.

I have a 2003 Ford Focus ZX3. Both the drive and passanger doorhandles broke on the inside not allowing me to open my doors from the outside.

I was driving my 2001 Ford Focus when hte engine mount bolts broke allowing the engine to drop down placing all of the weight of the engine on the right front axle. As a result, the axle seperated from the transmission.

The ignition switch for my 2004 Ford Focus (as with MANY of them, I am finding out) is defective. It periodically seizes up and I can not start my car. My complaint is that they are quite aware of this situation and do nothing about it.

Like many of the people listed on this website, my stepsons 2003 Ford Focus had the ignition lock up on him. This problem is frustrating, no doubt, but it does have a solution.

I've had the same ignition problem several times on and off over the last month. The locksmiths advise silicone or teflon lubricant, and if not just having the dealership replace it. If anyone is doing a class-action suit again Ford let me know.