Steering Column problems of the 2001 Ford Focus

Seven problems related to steering column 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.

1 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2010

My 2001 Ford Focus zx3 has always had problems with the steering column locking and the key refusing to turn in the ignition. I have usually been able to get it to release after a few tries. Recently, it's gotten worse. I have had several incidents where I was not able to get the key to turn for a few minutes, leaving me with fears of being stranded. Unfortunately, my luck ran out yesterday. I tried both keys, I tried just letting it sit, I tried tapping the keys lightly with a hammer, as did the tow truck operator. Now I'm out $125 for the tow to the dealership, $500 for a new ignition lock, and $180 for two new keys, because of the wear on the old keys. I am shocked both at the price, and at how frequently this seems to happen. I have been a proud Ford Focus owner for 9 years, but the ongoing problems with this car make me leery about ever buying Ford again.

2 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2008

The device in the steering wheel housing that cancels the turn signal has failed for the third time since I bought the car. The part is obviously defecting in design. This failure results in my reluctance to use the turn signals since I must turn them off manually after completing the turn. And not using turn signals compromises driving safety.

3 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 02/18/2008

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. In an attempt to drive the vehicle with the key in the ignition, the steering wheel locked and the key would not turn. The failure occurred twice. The dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 93,750.

4 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2005

My steering column locks up and will not allow me to turn the car on. I drove my car to work no problem when I came out I could not get the key to turn in the ignition. The steering wheel is locked and will not move thereby not allowing me to trun the car on.

5 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2004

Steering wheel lock problem. I parked my vehicle in a parking space as normal, placing it into park, and turning off all electrical items. I then excited the vehicle. Upon return, I slid the key into the ingnition, and then it happened. At happened? absolutely nothing. The wheel was totally stiff, and the key would not move in either direction. I was stuck in this position for at least 3 hours, try after try, still no movement. This has caused a major inconvenience to me, and I now have to bring the car into a dealship to have the problem, whatever that may be repaired. There should be a recall of some sort or reimbursement for this procedure, for I have read many complaints regarding to the same nature. 2001 Ford Focus se.

6 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2002

Common problem with steering column being locked and key will not turn after being inserted. Hundreds (perhaps more) of people have been writing about the problem on the net.

7 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

The entire steering column had to be replaced after it broke. (nar) the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the cost of replacing the steering column and enclosed is a copy of the safety recall issued in regards to the steering column.




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