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The Focus is a nice-looking little car. And it replaced the truly execrable Escort. There, we said something good about it. Unfortunately, for way too many owners, that about exhausts the list of compliments. The Focus has so far set a record for safety recalls (would you believe 10?) and it may just be getting started.

Ford Focus • Fires • Brakes • Ignition • Stalling, Sputtering • Transmission • Water Leaks • Everything! News • Another Recall: Back Door May Come Open • Ford To Replace Focus Fuel Modules • Feds Probe Focus Fires • Focus Setting Recall Record • Focus Recall (Oct. 2000)

It's unfortunate for everyone when an economy car has this many problems. It's especially rough on the poor customers, who presumably are on tight budgets and unable to pour time and money into keeping their supposed economy car running.

Here are a few of the more recent complaints:

Carl of Virginia Beach , VA September 10, 2009

I bought a 2000 ford focus in 2004 and have had the ignition changed twice. The key gets stuck in the ingintion for hours at a time. It was once stolen because i couldn't remove the key at the store. There is no recall for the ignition and i have paid lots of money because of this problem. This is why American car companies arent trusted and are going under. These sub standard vehicles are pushed on hard working Americans like myself. The Ford Motor Company needs to accept responsibility for these defective vehicles. This experience has sent me running to Toyota and Honda without looking back.

DONNA of South Charleston, WV September 4, 2009

I brough a ford focus in 2006 at a ford dealership in St. Albans WV this car is a lemon I have had problems with the brakes, alternator replace 8 time, motor monts, electrical system, lights, etc. No one can give me a awnswer or help. I still owe 3000 on the car and I cant afford to buy anotherone. I brought a extended warrantey and they keep saying it's not covered under warrenty. this car is the devil.

I think ford should have to answer for this and pull all models and makes of t he ford focus off the road. it just looses power while you driving without any warrning.Some one help us. with this ford focus sitiuation. PLEASE.

Jay of manchester, CT August 31, 2009

2000 Ford Focus bought used in Oct 2007. Ignition locked up. Was able to jiggle steering wheel and key to un-jam. It happened again the next day and it is locked up tight. The key for this vehicle is Securelock Anti-theft, only dealer can make this key, costs a hefty 250.00. I have read several stories about this being a common problem and Ford refuses to acknowedge it as an issue.

Cinder of canyon country, CA August 30, 2009

Drove my daughter's 2005 Ford Focus to work and when I attempted to leave after a long day of work the ignition was stuck in place. I called two local Ford Dealerships and was informed that this happens all the time on Ford vehicles. I was instructed to try and turn the wheel left to right to see if the ignition would slip back into place. I was also instructed to put the key in the ignition and hit it several times while trying to turn the wheel. None of these suggestions worked. I was then instructed to just have it towed to the Dealer since this type of work on Ford ignition's happens quite frequently. I called a locksmith for which I had to wait 2 hrs while he completed another call on a Ford auto with a ignition switch that was also locked in place and had to be replaced.

Jonathan of Troutdale, VA August 24, 2009

I recently purchased a used 2001 Ford Focus. This car has had fuel system problems since I have owned it, with no end in sight. I have replaced the fuel filter, fuel pump, and oxygen sensor, and the stalling problem is worse than before.

Kathleen of Taylor, MI August 8, 2009

I have a 2001 Ford Focus, and just recently the ignition for some unknown reason has begun to lock up. The ignition locks, the anti-theft light blinks repeatedly, and the steering column locked. I sat for 4 hours, trying to get the key to turn. I called the dealership and they said it was a common problem and would cost almost 500 to fix. Finally after 4 hours of messing with the key and trying to get it to turn in the ignition, we were able to jerk it and it started. Now it is sitting in my driveway and I am unable to drive it because who knows where else I will be stranded the next time and if it will even start again. After doing some research here on the internet, turns out this is a common problem with Ford's tumblers or ignition and that they are not willing to do anything about it. I don't have the money to fix it and now I am stuck with a non functional car. When will Ford step up to the plate and take responsibility for their parts and issue a recall.

Jessica of Everett, WA July 17, 2009

I bought my 2001 Ford Focus in the Summer of 01. Since then I've had to have the EGR tube replaced, had to have the Brakes replaced 3 times due to severe squealing. I've replaced the alternator the motor mounts and replaced the exhaust system gaskets due to another leak. My Focus makes really loud knocking sounds after accelerating and taking my foot off the peddel and Harris ford in Lynnwood, WA has told me that it's normal and that they are good cars. My car has under 90,000 miles on it and is running very rough. I still can't find the problem with it and after reading all the other complaints about this year of Focus I regret buying it...

Bronagh of Los Angeles, CA July 16, 2009

Ford Focus..19,458 miles, ignition froze. Ford refuses to pay costs to fix or admit there is a problem with ignitons on these cars.

Monica of El Cajon, CA July 15, 2009

I have 25,000 miles on 2003 Ford Focus and transmission is failing. After reading numerous on-line complaints about this particular vehicle,I would like to know about any lawsuits. Thank you

Mark of Linden, PA July 9, 2009

2007 Ford Focus - both side door locks need continuous lubrication or they will begin to stick and eventually freeze and fail. This happened to me (I was unaware that this problem existed) in a car only 2 years old! Cost me 272 to replace a driver's side door lock. I have to say that in all my years of owning vehicles (I am 56 now) I have NEVER had to lubricate door lock mechanisms. Shouldn't there be a recall on these vehicles so Ford can get this one RIGHT?

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