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**slowlearner** · 10-17-2005, 12:51 PM

Not sure if it's the same problem: still the key in, but the key won't turn. Ford roadside said I had to "press the brake & the clutch and wiggle the steering wheel while turning the key". Ummmm, yeah, I know how to drive stick shift, and no amount of wiggling will make the key turn in the ignition.

Car was towed to the dealership. Dealership has replaced the tumblers in the ignition. Under warranty, no cost for the fix.

I asked the guy over the phone if this would happen again, he said "No, replaced with a new, updated part." Not sure if this is true or not, not sure how I would check if Ford has updated the part and if what was installed was an updated part. I'll have to get something in writing from them when I pick it up this afternoon.

Roadside assistance and the dealership knew exactly what the problem was when I described it. Given the number of complaints in various Focus forums, seems to be a problem affecting a large number older Foci. Mine is a 2003 SE.

10-17-2005, 12:51 PM	#282
slowlearner Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! Not sure if it's the same problem: still the key in, but the key won't turn. Ford roadside said I had to "press the brake & the clutch and wiggle the steering wheel while turning the key". Ummmm, yeah, I know how to drive stick shift, and no amount of wiggling will make the key turn in the ignition. Car was towed to the dealership. Dealership has replaced the tumblers in the ignition. Under warranty, no cost for the fix. I asked the guy over the phone if this would happen again, he said "No, replaced with a new, updated part." Not sure if this is true or not, not sure how I would check if Ford has updated the part and if what was installed was an updated part. I'll have to get something in writing from them when I pick it up this afternoon. Roadside assistance and the dealership knew exactly what the problem was when I described it. Given the number of complaints in various Focus forums, seems to be a problem affecting a large number older Foci. Mine is a 2003 SE.