57 problems related to car will not start 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.
It was hard for the consumer to start the vehicle due to ignition problem. In some cases the vehicle would not start at all. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Key will not turn inside ignition. Completely locked. Car will not start.
My 2000 Ford Focus will not start. It has 34,000 miles on it. The key will go into the ignition, but will not turn the cylinder. I have tried different keys and the same happens. When I attempt to remove the keys, the ignition does not release them without force. I have done a lot of searching online and it seems to be a large ongoing problem since Ford has introduced the Focus. Why has this not been recalled and why does Ford escape responsibility for producing such a lemon vehicle with so many problems. As consumer, we buy vehicles with the good faith that the vehicle will last for decades. Why is Ford aloud to go without fixing every defect they have designed in the Focus? your job should be to send a message to automotive dealers that any vehicle like the Focus lemon will not be tolerated by the american public and that manufacturers cannot hide the defects in vehicles.
Ford Focus 2000 zx3 ignition lock cylinder became jammed unexpectedly. Key enters lock but lock will not release, and so car will not start. Results in stranded motorist with no warning signs beforehand, hence safety issue. Requires either tow to repair shop or site visit from locksmith. Many references to this problem on the web, and every dealer or locksmith I contacted had seen this problem multiple times.
When the consumer put key into the ignition switch vehicle would not start.
Key had trouble going in to ignition switch, when key finally did go in, key will not turn. Car will not start. Car towed to dealer, tow truck driver said my car was 5 or 6th this week with same problem! dealer informed problem was not under warranty and there was no recall for the problem. Total cost was almost $600 including tow bill!.
While placing the key inside of the ignition switch vehicle will not start up at all.
After recall repairs were performed vehicle would not start. Dealer stated it was not their problem.
While placing the key inside of the key ignition vehicle will not start.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. When the key was turned in the ignition, the vehicle would not start and the steering wheel locked. The key that is used to start the ignition is also used for the doors. The key stopped working for the passenger side door and the trunk. The vehicle does not have power locks. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced, however, they did not suggest a remedy for the doors. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 17,000. Update 01-15-08. Updated.
The vehicle did not start, when consumer inserted the key in the ignition there was a clicking noise.
Ford Focus se year 2000; purchased Nov 1999; since 1999 I've had 10 or 11 recalls; a new transmission installed; now my car periodly will not start, I have put the car in the shop from Jan 2003 to oct 2003 for the same problem; dearler cannot find the problem they give me a new battery to solve the problem; however I still have the problem; I just recently got the car out oct 24 then on oct 26 stranded again 30 miles from my house with a 11 month old baby; car would not start. Its back in the shop again on oct 27. Milage on the car is a little over 73,000 miles my warrenty expires 75000. Is their a lemon law this would fall under. I'm scared to drive the car with my baby. I still owe on the car. What can I do to resolve this problem?.
The consumer place the key inside of the vehicle and it wouldn't start. The vehicle had three ignition switch put on prior. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts.
One week after purchasing the vehicle, the key that came with the car would not start the car. Consumer had vehice towed to dealer. Dealer pulled off wheel and went into the ignition, and fixed a part. Consumer stated that the second key was made and that key would not start the vehicle, vehicle was towed to the dealer, dealer said it was a security lock and they fixed the ignition. Vehicle stalled for the third time but consumer managed to start the vehicle.
Ignition switch is not working properly. At times consumer is not able to put key into ignition, other times vehicle will not start or able to put out of gear. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything. Please provide further information.
Ignition lock fails to turn when key is inserted. Steering remains locked and car will not start. First time this occurred was June 2001 while car was under warranty. Lock was drilled out and replaced. Ignition has locked up for the second time today with no warning. Will have to have the car towed 30 miles to dealer.
Right rear wheel bearing caused car to swerve violently at 55mph, driver slowed to 20mph to avoid being pulled off road. Driver tried to slowly drive to repair station but car kept wobbling on road so stopped and had car towed into garage. . Ignition /lock system failed in January and left driver stranded. Car could not be started. In another problem that occured in October 2000 the fuel assembly recall was not properly repaired and caused car accelerator to not function. The car would only go 1-3mph at full acelleration. This was very dangerous in traffic. I do not have paperwork on this incident but problem was corrected at bergstrom Ford, neenah, WI 54956.
Since purchased. On four separate occasions my car has stopped while driving. Here is a brief rundown of additional physical problems Ive had with the car, which include but are not limited to:3 months: the emergency brake went out. The brakes had to be replaced (2 times). The gas gauge stuck on empty (twice). I felt a constant pulsating on the clutch. The dealer told me that all new cars have that for up to 3 months while they get used to new chemicals running through their system. Nearly 2 years later, the pulsating is still there. The car exploded. I parked my car on a hill, with the emergency brake up. Then I heard some clicking and a large boom. I turned around to see sparks and smoke pouring out of my hood, a horrible smell engulfed the neighborhood, and my car (with the emergency brake up) was rolling down a hill towards an intersection. The oil pressure united had to be replaced. There was a problem with the clutch. The car trunk would not open. 6 months: the brakes had to be replaced again. They still squeaked excessively. They still sounded like they were scrapping. I took it back in to a dealership and they told me the 2000 Ford Focus had a brake problem and there was nothing that could be done about it. Even after replaced, the brakes would take much pressure before coming to a stop and would squeak. The trunk would sometimes not shut. The emergency brake would not always work. The front tire kept going flat. Ford said it was my driving. I paid to have it replaced and the new tire kept going flat. They said the new tire was defective and replaced it and the stem. W/in the first 2 years: on at least 11 occasions the car would not start until turned over a couple of times. The car has low pick up. The check engine light was stuck on. Engine light was stuck on. The gas tank needed a new part. The stick will not always go into reverse. When the heat is on for over 15 or so minutes a heavy burning smell in car. Bearings/shock problem.
While trying to start vehicle it would not start or move. Dealer cannot find cause.
Steering wheel is locked and key will not turn so car will not start. After doing research I have found that this is very common and may even happen again after being repaired - typical cost is $250 - 300. .
Key had trouble going into the ignition switch, when it finally did go in, it will not turn. Car will not start. Car needed to be towed to the dealer and was informed it was not under warranty nor was there a recall on it.
When key was inserted into ignition switch ignition it failed to turn. 0wner indicated that sometimes ignition would turn, but vehicle would not start. Owner was aware of other vehicles with same problem. Please describe details.