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I had no warning about this prior that something was fatiguing or wearing down. I called the dealer and they said this happens a bit with all foci, "however",the rep said, "at this time it is not considered a recall?"... Crap!. they estimated about $300 inc labour for the fix to the "tumblers" I think it is?
BTW, my car is a 2000/yr model and has 65000 K's
Yesterday, My vehicles ignition locked up without warning. The Dealership quoted me $300 for repair and that "they see this mechanical failure happen with the FOCUS alot, yet, it is not a recall item or TSB". I have researched this complaint and have come across a multitude of similar or exactly the same complaints all over North America. "Forums Galore" to coin a pun.
I spoke with several dealers and locksmiths which led me to conclude that the failed cylinders resulted from a substandard manufactured cylinder which rapidly deteriorates with use and eventually fractures and jams.
Ford apparantly is well aware that these fragile cylinders are made of substandard materials and are breaking and jamming at an alarming rate.
I Had no option but to get this fixed (by a locksmith, smaller estimate cost than Dealership, whom does 3-4 of the same fixes p/week on focus/s). I do not believe this is a cost that should be absorbed by the consumer, as I have also found out that MANY owners have had to have the repair done more than once, sometimes at the dealer and sometimes with a Locksmith. The cost for my repair was $197 + GST. I would expect Ford to re-imburse me for this amount upon submission of reciept. Please forward me the correct address to whom I may send the Bill.
I have tolerated the MANY numerous recalls and defects regarding the FOCUS's quality and safety control issues,including having to replace the over-sensitive airbags, windshield in a 5 KM hit, however, this most recent incident, if not attended to By Ford in a Forthcoming manner, will be the one that forces me to cease purchasing Ford Product in the future (I have been a loyal ford customer for close to 20 years).
Regards
Simon R Jones
Edmonton, Alberta
Ford Ignition Petition
I did some more reading... yeah, my CD player went crazy on me in May but I was under warrenty and the Ford dealer got me a new one the next day... after yelling profanities at the ONLY COMPANY IN THE STATE OF INDIANA THAT CAN REPAIR CD PLAYERS IN FORD AUTOMOBILES!!!... and I had to demand a next-day appointment just to get it taken care of. :mad:of my vents... and I thought maybe I was crazy, but like others out there, my AC doesn't blow out of all of my vents. :confuse:
What's next my fellow Focus owners??? I've read about breaks... and ignitions... and vents... and air bags... Please... no more problems... please... I'm broke!
Love,
Broke College Student With A Well Decorated Focus In Indiana
the extra power. I'm sorry to say, I've been unlucky with some pesky warranty problems. Two problems fixed the first time, but my car has been plagued with an intermittent problem with the TRACTION CONTROL dashboard light coming on lit solid when it shouldn't Ditto for the ABS and brake lights. The Ford dealer has been great about trying to remedy the problem but have failed to date. Now the 4th try will be with the aid of a traveling Ford Service Rep on Tuesday.
Does anyone else out there who owns an ST model Focus, have problems with the intermittent errant "Traction" control light coming on, and ABS Brake lights when they shouldn't be?
At this point, if they don't fix my car the 4th try, I'm going to either hire a lemon law attorney, or use the arbitration system.
Is you're Focus out of warranty? If not, the ignition key being stuck issue should be covered by the warranty. It sounds like Focus's (especially earlier model year ones), have had this problem a lot. If you're car is out of warranty, I would ask the Ford dealer if they will fix it
at no charge. Sometimes a dealer will for cronic problems
that they have a "Technical Service Bulletin" for. If they
won't fix it, I suggest to write a complaint letter to the Ford district office in Dearborn MI. Good luck.
My Focus Zetec just developed the same fault
Did you ever find a soloution
thanks for any input you might have.
best regards,
Frank
Just happened on this thread and thought I'd offer some balance. My 03 ZTW has had (see subject...) Awesome car. Sorry to hear about you folks having issues, I, apparently, got a gem. Oh, only have 40K on it in NoDak and FL.
Much like you stated I can't tell if this is a transmission problem or electrical. I have sent the car to a transmission shop, while they had it, the car would not act up. I have also since then taken it back because it was acting up, I happened to be close to the transmission shop pulled in, did not turn the car off, got the owner to go for a ride with me, and then the car ran fine. So far I have had the car scanned for codes twice, and codes are found. I have also had a sensor replace to see if that would fix my problem; it did not.
If this sound like your problem let me know, I'm trying to figure this out, I'll let you know what I find. David
Had this noise from my 2001 UK focus.
Turned out to be the anti-roll bar link.
This bolts from the Shock to the end of the rollbar
It Has a ball and socket on each end shrouded by a rubber "boot"
If this boot gets torn or ripped dirt and grit gets into the balljoint
and can causes wear - causing it to rattle.
Lucky it is cheap and easy to replace.
on the end of the key. I went to the dealer last year and showed them what it was doing. They said eventually that I would have to replace it. I asked if there was a recall on it and they said no ,that it would cost about $300.00 .
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Cane this be done and have you done it? thanks
I removed steering column covers, turned steering wheel 90 degrees to the right, turned key in acc position, located small hole in the ignition switch housing- I don't
see small button inside the hole to press.
Any ideas, please advise
http://forums.focaljet.com/team-tech/497529-new-ignition-cylinder-help.html
It also makes the noise when I go over a bump in the road, but otherwise handling hasn't been affected.
I'd much rather not face a steep repair bill, like Ed. -- any thoughts? (And thanks for the help!)
found pcv valve bad. this is on a 2001 focus spi motor, pcv located right upper corner of valve cover . this may fix your problem. dealer only part. vbut not really expensive. disconnect battery to reset keep alive memory,
Ford states that the problem is that the fuel pump can eventually cause the fuel filter to clog. The clogged filter then causes "driveability" problems. Yet they only pay for the pump, they do not pay for the fuel filter that the faulty pump clogged up. They also only replace the pump after the driveability problems start occurring.
Again, not really going to complain, as paying $60 for a new fuel filter (plus paying for a tow) and getting a new fuel pump on a 9 year old car does not seem to be too bad a deal.
I checked at Ford.com for a recall posted as a TSB but could not find one. However, my local ford dealer said that there is a 10 year, 100,000 mile extended warrenty on the spring and they would replace both of them for free. Its a (3) hour job which I scheduled for the coming week. I will post back when its complete and seems to be fixed and if there is any other information that I find out.