NHTSA Complaint #10074492 — 2001 FORD FOCUS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10074492 |
| Vehicle | 2001 FORD FOCUS |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | MI |
Consumer Description
I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS W/ 45,000 MILES. I WAS LEFT STRANDED MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2004 WHEN THE IGNITION IN MY AUTOMOBILE LOCKED UP. I PLACE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION (WITH SOME DIFFICULTY) AND I AM UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND IT APPEARS THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS EXPERIENCE W/ 2000/2001 FORD FOCUS. MY CAR REMAINS IMMOBILE AND I AM UNABLE TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM UNTIL AFTER THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ, I CAN ANTICIPATE $350-500 TO REPLACE IGNITION. *LA
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