Nine problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 2008 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2008 Focus.
My ignition switch is getting stuck and it is not allowing me to turn on the car. It is hard to turn on my vehicle. The catalytic converter is marking on my check engine light, it isn't allowing my vehicles motor to vent out.
When I put key in ignition most times it doesnt catch and car doesnt turn on. I have to push harder to crank car on or take key out several times and keep trying until it catches. Sometimes when I pull key out part of ignition switch pulls out a little and car vegins to chime until I push ignition switch back in. I know there was a similar recall until the 2005 model, this issue was never fixes from all the research ive done on this issue.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Focus. The contact experienced difficulty inserting the key into the ignition in order to start the vehicle. The cylinder in the ignition was replaced, but the failure recurred. The ignition switch was replaced, but the failure recurred a third time. The ignition was repaired by an independent mechanic who installed a piece of cardboard in order to start the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 104,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle key failed to turn in the ignition switch. In addition, the contact stated in the beginning the key would be push down for it to turn and it would start the vehicle. Now the contact unlock the wheel and wiggle it until the key turn to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed but could not find a failure code. The contact called first Ford dealer, located at 292 william s canning blvd, fall river, MA 02721, (508) 730-1000, and was informed to schedule an appointment. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired due to the diagnostic and repair fees. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 167,845. Aw.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Focus. While attempting to start the vehicle, the engine would not immediately start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact indicated that the ignition switch was previously replaced in 2012 for the same failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 163,000.
Traveled 1152 miles from north carolina to wisconsin. Car had problems when the key was turned to start the engine each time I would stop. When I reached my destination I was unable to restart the engine. I turned the key and could roll down the windows and turn on the radio, with the key removed from the ignition switch.
I purchased my car used and was very happy with it for the first 3 years, but now I am having problems with the ignition switch. I have had one part replaced, but they are telling my that it is just a temporary solution as after only 2 weeks it would happen again. I would drive somewhere and go into a store, only to come out and can't start my car. Some times it happens all the time other days just once. The mechanic said that I would have to replace another part that could cost over $800, when the first time it was over $250! this is getting crazy as I noticed that there are several other complaints concerning this same issue with the same year and model. Ford needs to recall these and fix them!!.
The ignition switch,when I turn the key to the on position it sometimes sticks in this position and sticks it does this every other time when I turn on the vehicle it feels the key is going to get stuck in the starting position it don't spring back the way it should.
Vehicle began having trouble with the key having contact with the ignition. When key is turned, it does nothing to start the engine. Key must be pushed in while turning for it to start. Problem kept getting worse until the key would not work at all. Replaced the ignition switch, the cylinder and the tumbler and the entire set of keys. Problem solved for one year, then began again. Working on second repair in about a year- replacing ignition switch and the cylinder. The mechanic and locksmith who are working on this repair, say they fix about 6-7 Ford Focus' per month with the same problem.