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| Ford keys are lost? Have you tried the dealer? |
| If you are a Ford owner and you lost your car key, what would you do? Calling the dealer seems like a good idea, but they only keep track of key details for ten years. If your car is from 1998 or older, don’t even bother trying the dealer as key detail doesn’t exist. If you do decide to call the dealer, here are a couple things that you should ... Read more |
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| The Ford Focus' most common problem Key won't turn in the ignition. The Ford Focus' most common problem, according complaints from Focus owners, is the key won't turn in the ignition, or the key gets stuck in the ignition. This occurs on Ford Focus' from model years 2000 through 2006. It is arguable that the ignition problems are a safety defect & so have a chance at being recalled, because the possibility exists that the ignition defect could leave you stranded somewhere. However so far there is no official recall. The best way to get this fixed is call a locksmith. Most locksmiths are able to replace ignition locks & the repair cost should be around $200's, versus $500's to have the ignition replaced at the dealership. Ford Focus owner’s complaints. We have read several articles concerning the Ford Focus 2000 and an apparent defective ignition switch cylinder. The internet is full of disgruntled Focus owners who have suffered the inconviences associated with in some cases multiple failures of the ignition switch which often times left them stranded and facing large towing and repair charges. Since a family member had recently experienced the same problem I researched the Internet, spoke with several dealers and locksmiths which led me to conclude that the failed cylinders resulted from a substandard manufactured lock cylinder which rapidly deteriorates with use and eventually fractures and jams. Ford is well aware that these fragile lock cylinders are made of substandard materials and are breaking and jamming at an alarming rate. The locksmith showed me a "baggy" with 10 switches that he had recently replaced. The Ford dealerships eluded the same. I believe it is time for Ford to pick up the tab and correct an apparent oversight in quality control. |
| VATS keys, what does it mean? Overview In 1989, GM started using a new antitheft ignition system in many of its cars. Other car manufacturers also announced plans to quip some of their models Read More... |
