Ten problems related to ignition module have been reported for the 2001 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2001 Focus.
2001 Ford Focus ignition key will not turn to start car. Elderly wife was forced to wait in car in below freezing temps. Until help arrived. We have scheduled the car to be repaired at a cost of approx. $400. This presents a financial burden that we cannot afford.
Ignition key will not go into ignition. Had to have car towed to local mechanic.
Ignition cylinder Ford Focus lx 2001 93,980 miles like so many other complaints I have read on the internet. Insert key - ignition locksup you're stranded and have to call a tow truck. Cost for repair by Ford dealership $489. 20. When we first started noticing ignition problem - we called Ford to get a price on the part as my husband was going to replace himself. Was told by parts gal that he could not perform this himself - it's not like the old days - there are now special instructions regarding the wiring and insulation it has to be done by Ford. About a week later the ignition was completely locked we had no choice but to call tow truck and take to Ford. Tow truck driver informs us this is common defect with all 2001-2006 Ford Focus and tempos. Before we had it towed my husband thought maybe the key was just worn out - Ford said the key did look worn and the key did need replacing but it had to be done special because key contains a chip and it takes special programming - key cost $35. 00 p/key labor would cost $50. 00 - we decided to go ahead and have it towed in case this wasn't the problem. (don't want to be throwing away money) next day I confronted Ford mechanic about this being a known cylinder defect and asked why it wasn't a recall - mechanic says he agrees it should be a recall - but instead it was a TSB telling techs how to fix and to my horror fix it with another identical faulty part. I asked if there was special pricing since it was Ford's fault. Answer no. Asked if new keys were included in price - answer no. I asked if problem could reappear. Answer yes. Imagine if my daughter or I were out in the middle of no where or on a road trip - what could have happened or the expense for towing. I am scared to drive it out of town now and I am horrified that I had to pay out of pocket $489. 20 for a known defect that will more than likely happen again and again. Why is Ford fixing the problem with another faulty part -rip off scam?.
Ford Focus ignition won't turn.
2001 Ford Focus key will not turn in ignition and steering locks. Dealer wants $410 or more to fix. Just off warranty.
The ignition cylinder failed twice. It failed in 2003 and in 2005. Ford tels me there is high failure rate on these cylinders. The key locks up, and you can't get the key out. And you can't turn the wheel.
Vehicle has stalled twice at 65 mph. Dealer has replaced computer chip and fuel pump. Both times cruise was on, but not set.
The engine light came on exactly 1 week after I bought the car. It was returned to me 2 days later and 1 week after that the light came on. Both times the car stopped cut off. The dealer replaced the the main computer. I returned the vehicle in November of 2001 for the same problem. They said they fixed it and I returned again in another week same problem. This time they said there was a leak around the seal on the gas tank. They returned it to me. In February or March, I brought it back again (the engine light comes on the car cuts off). Again they said it was the main computer and they replaced it and returned it to me. I have talked to a Ford rep and they refuse to acknowledge there is a serious problem with this vehicle and even offered to sell me another one! this is my first and last Ford!.
Consumer complained about ignition switch problem. Consumer had vehicle towed, and was told that the tumbler fell out of the ignition module.
At no particular speed, vehicle jerks hard and stalls. Consumer had vehicle checked and repaired by dealer with no resolution. *akthe dealer is having consumer to monitor the vehicle when it starts failing, by pushing a button. This is supposed to pinpoint where the problem is occuring. The vehicle was downshifting while in motion, the sending unit was replaced. Also the jerking and stalling were caused by an erratic fuel pump driver module. This module has also been replaced. The ignition lock was replaced, there was a clunking noise present in the door assembly which was repaired, the wheel was out of alignment so dealer adjusted the upper ball joint, and the sun visor was broken which was also replaced.