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2003 FORD FOCUS in Liverpool, NY
I am currently leasing a ford focus zx5, i've been driving this car without any problems for just over 6 months. after stopping at the grocery store with my 17 month old daughter, my key doesnt turn in the ignition!! not only is this fruste...read more / reply »
2003 FORD FOCUS in Wichitasalls, TX
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford focus. when attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition switch failed. it took the contact approximately 20 attempts to start the vehicle. the ignition cylinder is currently being repaired by a local mechani...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Gray, GA
After fueling, my daughter tried to start the car (2003 ford focus wagon), but the key would not turn. we got the car to the dealership where we purchased it, and the key cylinder had to be replaced by a locksmith. the total cost of the r...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Owosso, MI
I recently took my 2003 ford focus in for suspension noise in the front. the shop took a look at it and said he had seen a lot of focus' and escorts that have the spring on the strut break. he said there is no warning signs. the noise he...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Hopkins, SC
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford focus. the contact stated that the key would not turn when it was inserted in the ignition. he had to shake the steering wheel and move it for 15 - 30 minutes before the vehicle would start. he took the vehicl...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Madison, WI
In july 2007 the ignition key locked up and could not be turned to start the engine. i managed to get it to turn (no, it was because the steering wheel was holding) and drove it to the ford dealership. they had to replace the key cylinder f...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Marina Del Rey, CA
While in dangerous situation my ford focus again had a key fail in the ignition. i had taken it to ford, while still under warranty, and asked for it to be replaced and they said, "oh, it's ok, just jiggle it." that does not work. eventual...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Queens, NY
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford focus. the steering column failed, which prevented the vehicle from being started. the dealer was not notified of the failure and no repairs were made. the current mileage was 18,000 and failure mileage was 17...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Hillsboro, NH
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford focus. while driving 35 mph, the clutch locked and the vehicle would not shift into gear. the contact had to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to his home. ford advised the owner...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Manassas, VA
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford focus. the contact stated that the engine made a very loud noise when she started the vehicle. a mechanic stated that the exhaust pipe separated, but the vehicle could still be driven. the contact stated that ...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Harrisonburg, VA
The ignition on my ford focus 2003 has locked up for the second time in 75,000 miles, and this is getting to be a huge problem to have replaced. ford actually has the balls to charge me for this defect in their craftsmanship, using substand...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Charlotte, NC
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford focus. the contact stated that the ignition would not turn when she inserted the key. as of september 28, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. the powertrain was unknown. the current and failure mi...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Centerville, MA
Without warning, and with no prior occurrence, the key would not turn in the ignition of my 2003 focus. a friend rescued me and drove me back to work the next morning. i contacted my local ford dealer, where i had purchased this car brand n...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Wilmington, OH
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford focus. while attempting to shut off the vehicle in the parking lot, the ignition locked up and prevented the contact from turning or pushing the steering wheel. he took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection ...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Hudson, FL
2003 ford focus wagon, tail lights melted both sides where you replace the bulb, cannot replace the brake, running, turn, bulb because you cannot pull the bulb housing out of the tail light assembly. ford service dept. said to long on the b...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Durham, NC
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford focus. the contact stated that the ignition locked, which prevented the key from being inserted. the dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. the current mileage was 108,000 and failure mileage was...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Las Vegas, NV
2003 ford focus/ ignition won't turn it looks like this is a huge problem by all the different websites and blogs about it. this defect should absolutely be a recall and when i called the dealer to find out the fix and price they laughed an...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Washington, DC
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford focus. the contact stated that the steering wheel has to be unlocked for the vehicle to start. on september 09, 2007, after many attempts, she was finally able to place the key in the ignition and unlock the st...
2003 FORD FOCUS in San Jose, CA
At approximately 5:00 p.m., my ignition locked up on me, with my car parked in a parking lot close to my home (thank goodness). i have just learned that this has been a major widespread issue, and that i am definitely not alone.
2003 FORD FOCUS in Vancouver, WA
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford focus. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start when he turned the ignition. she called her insurance company and they advised her to strike the ignition with something, however, the vehicle was able...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Cortland, IL
Door latches are very difficult to open, both from the outside and inside, sometimes leaving me sitting in the car wondering how i am going to get out. before my warranty was up, the dealer told us that this was just typical of our model o...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Berkeley, CA
(1) not sure (2) steering wheel and ignition are locked and can not be moved anymore (3) new lock
2003 FORD FOCUS in Berkeley, CA
(1) not sure (2) steering wheel and ignition are locked and can not be moved anymore (3) new lock
2003 FORD FOCUS in Shady Valley, TN
Ref. nhtsa 05v030000 my daughter took her car to reemy ford of johnson city tn. to have the safety recall taken care of. reemy ford said they complied with the recall. since then the door will not latch. the recall states if the latches...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Mesa, AZ
Ignition cylinder total failure. key would not turn at all. search term "ignition cylinder""ford focus" on the net and you will be amazed how big of a problem this. why a safety issue. well, what would happen if i stooped the car somew...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Hood River, OR
Over the past few months, the ignition/lock mechanism has been failing. the wheel will not release and the key will not turn to the on position. sometimes if forced, the key will turn, but the lock has broken completely now.
2003 FORD FOCUS in Martinez, CA
My car was running fine then suddenly the ignition switch won't turn. tumbler broke $350 at dealership. common problem with these cars, yet dealer won't warranty.
2003 FORD FOCUS in Mascoutah, IL
The weekend of july 28th i had family in town. we were doing the attractions. the car started everytime we were going or leaving anywhere. went to go home and the car wouldn't start. we had the battery jumped and it wouldn't hold a char...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Mascoutah, IL
The weekend of july 28th i had family in town. we were doing the attractions. the car started everytime we were going or leaving anywhere. went to go home and the car wouldn't start. we had the battery jumped and it wouldn't hold a char...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Fall River, MA
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford focus. approximately two minutes after parking the vehicle, the contact was unable to turn the key to start the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the ignition cylinder needed to ...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Lexington, SC
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford focus. the contact stated that the key will not turn in the ignition. she has had to strike the key while it was in the ignition for it to turn and start the vehicle. currently, the key does not work at all wh...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Valley Village, CA
Electrical problem that shuts down the car.
2003 FORD FOCUS in Hampton, IL
Ignition key switch would not turn to start key. i had to replace the lock assembly on 2003 ford focus i bought brand new 12/31/2003. told by scott reynolds of reynold's ford that even one of his mechanic's wife had same problem as a numb...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Hampton, IL
Ignition key switch would not turn to start key. i had to replace the lock assembly on 2003 ford focus i bought brand new 12/31/2003. told by scott reynolds of reynold's ford that even one of his mechanic's wife had same problem as a numb...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Littleton, MA
Rear wheel bearing failure on ford focus 2003. this part which is usually good for 75,000 to 100,000 miles failed due to corrosion on both rear wheels. the axle was almost cut off without warning. a known problem on previous model years 2...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Littleton, MA
Rear wheel bearing failure on ford focus 2003. this part which is usually good for 75,000 to 100,000 miles failed due to corrosion on both rear wheels. the axle was almost cut off without warning. a known problem on previous model years 2...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Littleton, MA
Rear wheel bearing failure on ford focus 2003. this part which is usually good for 75,000 to 100,000 miles failed due to corrosion on both rear wheels. the axle was almost cut off without warning. a known problem on previous model years 2...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Canyon, TX
During the past week had been having trouble turning the key in the ignition, and a couple of days ago the ignition was completely stuck. after 4 hours of trying to get it too turn i had to have the vehicle towed and it was being repa...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Mission Viejo, CA
Parked car when arriving to work at 8 am. was leaving for lunch at 12 pm and ignition wouldn't turn at all. wheel locked. had to call tow truck. first truck arrived and they couldn't tow car since steering wheel locked and only a flat bed t...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Knoxville, TN
2003 ford focus ignition switch failed, causing the tires, steering wheel and ignition to lock. therefore, car became inoperable. a subsequent tow damaged the car before being taken to repair shop.
2003 FORD FOCUS in Towson, MD
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford focus. the contact pressed the unlock button to open the passenger side door and it failed to open. she had to manually pull the door three times before it opened. ford stated that her vehicle was not included...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Laguna Niguel, CA
(1)from the time i bought the car 1-1/2 years ago, the ignition switch would sometimes freeze, disabling the car from being started. at first, i just had to turn the wheel in the car and then the ignition switch would work. (2)about a m...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Los Osos, CA
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford focus. while checking the brake light bulbs, the contact noticed that the wires were cracked. the dealer stated that the wire harness needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 73,281.
2003 FORD FOCUS in Merced, CA
Ignition lock failure on ford focus zx3, 2003. multiple occurrences. purchased car used at 39,000 mi; now at 47,000 mi. have owned for less than one year.
2003 FORD FOCUS in North Hollywood, CA
Clutch slips during attempts to pass vehicles, especially trucks on two lane highways. during acceleration suddenly the car looses speed and the tachometer revved up, making safe pass impossible. had to slow down and merge again behind the...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Royal Oak, MI
I purchased my 2003 ford focus zx3 just over a year ago and have recently had trouble with the steering wheel locking up. after jerking the wheel around a bit i've always been able to get it to start until today. but today when i went to g...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Las Vegas, NV
I had no event that lead to the failure of the (ignition) in my 2003 ford focus zx3. i was on my way to work at 10:30 p.m. and i stopped to put air in my tires at a local gas station. when i got back in to my vehicle i put the key in th...
2003 FORD FOCUS in Winston-salem, NC
One evening stopped at the store, turned car off, went back to start car, ignition would not turn over. called towing company, they were able to turn it over. informed me i needed to get the ignition switch replaced. looked around found an ...
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