Ignition Switch problem on 2001 Focus ZX3

Thread view:

Enable EMail Alerts

Start New Thread

Thread rating:

dgrgich - 03 Sep 2005 20:02 GMT

I was stricken with the broken ignition switch problem this last week.
It has eventually started after much complaining and frustration but it
is definitely a problem. I have a feeling that I have a limited amount
of starts before the key won't turn at all -- here's hoping that I have
at least one more so that I can get it to the dealer Tuesday morning.

My key will go in; it just won't turn.

Reply to this Message

John R Cambron - 04 Sep 2005 18:00 GMT

> I was stricken with the broken ignition switch problem this last week.
> It has eventually started after much complaining and frustration but it
> is definitely a problem. I have a feeling that I have a limited amount
> of starts before the key won't turn at all -- here's hoping that I have
> at least one more so that I can get it to the dealer Tuesday morning.

Been there done that. Google has many posts that have been
archived from posts that address this subject with various
solutions.

http://groups.google.com/group/alt.autos.ford.focus/search?group=alt.autos.ford.
focus&q=ignition+switch&qt_g=1&searchnow=Search+this+group

> My key will go in; it just won't turn.

In the mean time, strike the key a couple of times to set the
pins in the lock cylinder.

Signature

John in the sand box of Marylands eastern shore.

Reply to this Message