Ignition Switch problems of the 2004 Ford Focus - part 2

: the contact stated for the past four months, while attempting to start the vehicle, the key will not turn unless the steering wheel and the key are turned at the same time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the lock assembly, ignition switch, and steering lock mechanism were replaced. This corrected the problem. Updated 05/30/2006.

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.

I parked my car to go work one evening,and I came back and it fails to work. Neither of my keys will turn the ifnition. My keys go in and out of the the ignition switch only. My car has 40k miles on it,and it needs a recall immediately. I do not have money to fix right now,so I am stranded.

The ignition switch and steering column was locked. The owner will contact manufacturer.

Consumer placed the key inside of the ignition switch and it failed to turn the vehicle on. Consumer had to hit the ignition switch hard in order for the key to come out. Consumer contacted the dealer for inspection and appointment.

While placing the key inside the ignition switch ignition failed to start up the vehicle, and the key failed to be removed from the ignition. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic stated this vehicle was not on recall, and the warranty expired. Consumer had to pay for parts and labor.

Consumer was unable to start vehicle. It was towed to the dealer, who replaced the ignition lock and cylinder.

Lock cylinder will not operate to start car. Key will not turn. I purchased car used with 24161 miles as used with balance of new car warrentey. First happened at 30810 miles , 35500 miles,40211 miles, and at 42152 miles. The car is unusable when this happens.

Ignition cylinder / lock seized and prevented vehicle from starting.

2004 Ford Focus. Consumer states problems with turning the key in the ignition switch.