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Old 11-04-2003, 03:35 AM   #51 (permalink)
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Happened to me too, just a hair over 36,000 miles, so it cost me like 400 some bucks to get fixed.. [censored]
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Old 11-11-2003, 04:44 PM   #52 (permalink)
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Just happened to me as well. How come there is no recall out for this yet?
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Old 11-12-2003, 04:26 AM   #53 (permalink)
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Just happened to me as well. How come there is no recall out for this yet?
Cause it's not a safety related problem...
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Old 11-13-2003, 11:07 AM   #54 (permalink)
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I had this happen to me on my LX. Now I'm keepiny my fingers crossed that it won't happen on my ZX3.
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Old 11-20-2003, 04:18 PM   #55 (permalink)
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Add me to the list, happened a few days ago to me, 68k on the car, but it was mostly covered under the Extended Care Warranty I have until 75k.
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Old 11-25-2003, 04:49 PM   #56 (permalink)
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Happened to me right before my wedding. My car had less than 27,000 miles on it
and 3 months outside my warranty. I lost half a day getting it towed and fixed for
about $400. So go ahead and add me to your list! Let us know the results of your
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Old 11-25-2003, 06:23 PM   #57 (permalink)
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Just happened to me as well. How come there is no recall out for this yet?
Cause it's not a safety related problem...
Not a saftey issue? Being stranded is a safety issue to me!
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Old 11-26-2003, 01:28 AM   #58 (permalink)
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Yeah twice for me one under warranty and the other cost me 380.00 now that sucked.
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Old 11-26-2003, 04:21 AM   #59 (permalink)
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my ignition locked a month ago on my ZX3. I was stuck at the gas station for 2 hours until a tow truck came
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Old 11-26-2003, 01:33 PM   #60 (permalink)
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Good to see that there are people that are still getting their ignitions locked. GO FORD GO!
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Old 12-07-2003, 02:51 PM   #61 (permalink)
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My ignition lock jammed up without warning on Friday. I had a locksmith look at it and was told it had to be replaced. He said he'd replace the lock for $100 in my driveway if I bought the lock. I called four Ford dealers and was given $80.51 as the cost for a replacement lock by all four. I asked their service departments to quote parts and labor and was given prices ranging from $150-200. I decided to have the car towed to the nearest dealer who quoted $150-160 for parts and labor. The service department is open till midnite, so I assumed the car would be done the same day. When I arrived at the dealer's lot we were written up and told they'd call in an hour or so after examining the problem. I received a call at 3:00 and was told the car would be ready at 5:30 and the cost was $219 plus tax. I asked if Ford would share the cost because I'm six months over the warranty with 32,000 miles. I received a negative answer.I told them to replace the lock, and I'd take the matter up with FORD. At 5:00 I received a second call telling me the car would not be done till Monday. They had to remove the jammed up steering column. They did not offer a loaner car until after we argued and I asked to speak to the Service Manager. I have been driving since 1950 and have NEVER had an ignition lock fail. MY 2000 ZTS is absolutely the worst car I've ever owned. It took the full three years to repair a suspension problem and about six other defects in addition to the recalls. The dealer claims he's unaware of the problem. The NHTSA website has 133 ignition lock failures reported, soon to be 134. I CAN UNEQUIVOCALLY STATE I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD PRODUCT.
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Old 12-07-2003, 03:12 PM   #62 (permalink)
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I feel the same way Gramps. This is my last Ford as well, unless they do some major changes. The extended warrenty is a start, but my next vehicle is going to be a Jeep or Dodge.
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Old 12-08-2003, 02:05 AM   #63 (permalink)
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Mine did in my old Focus
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Old 12-08-2003, 11:19 PM   #64 (permalink)
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ive got a 2000 Focus ZX3 and i had the ignition lock up on me the day before a big road trip...it ran me 285$ to get fixed thru...i was able to drive it there after cranking on the steering wheel and key at the same time...

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Old 12-10-2003, 02:36 AM   #65 (permalink)
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My has locked up, and the only way I can get it to start is hit the end of the key with my hand. Jamming the key further intio the ignition.
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Old 12-19-2003, 02:43 PM   #66 (permalink)
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Mine locked up 6 months ago. I got the ignition to turn and drove the car immediately to the dealership. It cost me 50.00 for the deductible on the Ford ESP. Never buy a Ford without an extended warranty. 6 recalls and 4 emergency repairs. Looking at a Honda or Toyota next.
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Old 01-22-2004, 07:20 PM   #67 (permalink)
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Ohh my god. I never had ignition lock in my life before, even my 1985 cj-7 still work well. I dont know why there is no recall for this problem. Lucky i got lock in front of my house. Please add me
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Old 01-22-2004, 08:22 PM   #68 (permalink)
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Can anyone give me more info on this TSB?

02-18-2 SEP 02 Interior - Ignition Lock Cylinder Hard to Turn


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More here: http://www.alldata.com/TSB/19/00195079.html
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Old 01-22-2004, 10:44 PM   #69 (permalink)
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mine deffnately has

i paid a lock smith 65 bucks to look at it he couldn't do anything

had a tow truck take it to the ford dealer ship
cost 85 dollers

had ford replace it, cost 350 dollers.

i hope this is recalled so i can get something of a refund cause this sucks.

i was at about 44k milles
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Old 01-22-2004, 10:46 PM   #70 (permalink)
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my ignition locked up at arounf 70,000 and left me stranded and a bill of 250.00......... FORD WHERE'S THE RECALL
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Old 01-25-2004, 11:26 PM   #71 (permalink)
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my ignition locked up at arounf 70,000 and left me stranded and a bill of 250.00......... FORD WHERE'S THE RECALL
There will be no recall, no matter how many cars experience the same problem.
The ignition lock trouble is not considered to be a safety issue (huge inconvinience - yes, but not safety related).

Ford would issue a recall if for some reason the steering wheel was jamming on the road while you're still driving, not sitting in your parking lot.
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Old 01-26-2004, 04:45 AM   #72 (permalink)
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Mine locked up on me at about 25,000 miles. Dealer replaced it under warranty
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Old 02-20-2004, 08:23 AM   #73 (permalink)
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I will be replacing my 3rd freaking ignition. My car only has 60,000 miles on it. WTF
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Old 02-21-2004, 12:04 PM   #74 (permalink)
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I got mine locked up its a 2000 zx3 locked up at 18500 miles about 3 weeks ago.
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Old 02-21-2004, 10:37 PM   #75 (permalink)
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seems like if company could make a better ignation than fords and sold them for the focus they'd make alot of money.
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