Six problems related to anti-theft controller have been reported for the 2000 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2000 Focus.
Had ignition lock up. Vehicle had to be towed. Found out on internet a lot of people having the same trouble.
Key gets stuck in ignition and car won't crank . This just happened to me again and it's 17 degrees outside and icy.
First problem started with vehicle stalling- found out that fuel pump was faulty. Pump was replaced because of recall. Second problem started with no warning- remote for door locks/hatch back/anti-theft stopped working and automatic door locks also stopped working. Even after replacing battery in both remotes still does not work. At the same time keyless entry stopped working I noticed that when I turn on my rear windshield wiper the rear hatch opens. I fear that this could be a safety issue because if driving during rain can't use rear wiper or hatch can open and anything in rear of vehicle could fall out causing an accident. Please notify me if this is a re-occurring problem and what can be done to remedy it.
1/25/04 parked at meter in stamford CT, key wouldn't come out of ignition. Got it out, then wouldn't go back in. 20 minutes of sweating/swearing, got key back in. Had to leave it in the ignition (dangerous) until 2/12/04. Car to dillon Ford, who replaced key cylinder for $210. Mileage 76,489. I saved broken ignition switch, if you want it. Replacement was a Ford motorcraftco. Ignition switch sw-5997 xs4z-11582-aa. January 2005 broke again! broadway auto replaced key ignition lock cylinder again for $250. 00. Mileage 96,000. They gave me a copy of "ignition switch lock cylinder: all technical service bulletins, interior- ignition lock cylinder hard to turn. Posted 09/16/02. Article no. 02-18-2 2000 Ford Focus l4-121 2. 0l sohc VIN p sfi copyright 2004 alldata 8. 30 "use lock cylinder repair kit (xs4z-11582-aa)" this is the same cylinder that broke in my first replacement. I saved broken cylinder. Both cylinders have the code s 38 kb on barrel. Ford's aware of the problem, I. E. , technical bulletin. Ford's using the same inferior part to replace the defective key cylinder, making over $200 each time. Nhts complaint site has 291 complaints electrical system: ignition switch; 277 complaints electrical system,ignition; 4 complaints electrical system anti-theft controller; 2 complaints electrical system: starter assemby. Numerous complaints "automotive talk. Net" 114 complaints topic: 2000 Ford Focus ignition lock cylinder. This is dangerous, highly proiftable for Ford motor company. Ford should reimburse for the over $500 spent so far on this problem.
In aprox. 09-2003 my 2000 Ford Focus's ignition cylinder locked up due to manufacturer default. I know this because I personally know of hundreds of people that this has happened to. This should be recalled and new ones should be installed to prevent stranding.
I bought my Ford Focus 2000, brand new in July of 2000. Since then, I've had the wheel bearings replaced twice, the rear door stopped latching and I had to drive it to the dealer with my son holding the door shut, my alternator had to be replaced and still the lights get dim when I turn on the heater, the plastic and rubber door molding started coming loose and falling off right after I bought the car, the brakes have never stopped squealing, and now my key is stuck in the ignition and it won't come out. Every time I take my car to a dealer, they always say the same thing "OH, that is common with the Ford Focus". After reading all of the consumer complaints, I guess you could say these problems are common with the Ford Focus. I've had nothing but problems with this car and expect to experience many more because so far the track record for the Ford Focus is extremely poor. After reading the numerous complaints, I hope Ford is forced into recalling the ignition cynlinder or switch whichever is to blame for the key to becoming stuck in the ignition and the wheel not locking while the car is in park. Ts.