Below you may see the IGNITION components and the number of complaints they received.
This complaint is concerning clarification of our previous complaints to nhtsa regarding the 2000 ford focus : #10104088 and #10107840. i am extrem...
Driver placed the key inside of the ignition switch and the key failed to come out of ignition. driver contacted the dealer for an appointment. *ak
Runaway auto throttle body sticking caused car to become a runaway auto with no control to stop. exiting highway 80 at prnryn rd. ext. cruise contr...
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. while attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition failed. the failure recurred several times. a local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. the approximate failure mileage was 23,700. the vin was not available.
The sub frame broke while driving the car. entire sub frame had to be replaced. almost caused an accident. struts had to be replaced. caliper and rotor had to be replaced. control arm had to be replaced. just replaced the ignition switch tumblers after the switch locked up and refused to work. there are no recalls listed for this car. service manager said that focus are notorious for these problems. car has 34,000 miles on it. the brake line running from the front of the car to the rear rusted out causing a lose of brakes. the car is dangerous. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford focus. the contact stated that when the ignition key was turned, it would remain stuck in the on or off position. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was informed that the key might need to be replaced. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was left at the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 123,000.
The ignition lock cylinder (where the key inserts/turns on the steering column) locked up on me without warning, stranding me where i last parked the car. no amount of lubrication or quick fixes helped. from what i have read, this seems to be a very common issue with the ford focus in that year range. i'm getting quotes from locksmiths in the $250 range. luckily i wasn't stranded in a bad place! *tr
Ignition switch failure. repeated problem since purchased new!! key won't turn lock or gets stuck. *js
Ignition lock stuck. key would not work. car had to be towed. ignition had to be replaced. could have been very dangerous depending on where car was parked. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford focus. the contact stated that the key failed to turn in the ignition. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the technician diagnosed that the ignition switch, ignition cylinder and the housing needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was not available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 147,000. updated 9/4/14*cn the consumer stated the key would turn in the ignition but the engine would not crank. airbag light was always on. updated 12/16/2014 *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford focus. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where a certified mechanic replaced the ignition cylinder. the failure recurred four weeks after the repair was performed. the dealer then replaced the ignition for the second time. most recently, the engine failed to start due to the faulty ignition lock module. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 105,421.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the piston valves and the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 125,000. updated 10/29/13*lj