Most Ford Focus owners have complaints against the vehicle that either the key sticks in the ignition or it doesn't turn. All models of Ford Focus right from 2000-2003 have this issue. It was not a cost issue until the cars were under warranty but after the warranty expired, the value of the cars steadily depreciated in the used car market. Plus the owners have to shell out quite a bit to get it repaired at their own cost.

The time period while the ignition works well depends but whether it is two months or 5 years, the bare truth is that it will get jammed. You may have issues with the car key getting stuck in the ignition and only jiggling the ignition will allow you to start which is a sure sign that you need to call in a professional to get the ignition repaired or changed Autel MaxiTPMS TS601. But if you own a Ford Focus, you just cannot get away with this problem.

Many believe that the reason for the jamming and ignition switch issue is related to poor design and cheap quality manufacturing by Ford. The 1990s made Ford ignition switches were known to catch fire, thus it is best to keep in mind that any malfunction could leave you stranded anywhere.

The connection between the Ford ignition and the car's computer is through the Transponder microchip inbuilt within the car key. Changing the ignition switch, which is a professional and complex operation, needs an expert auto locksmith to do the installation. You can't just take it to the dealership for getting this done due to high costs.

So why does this problem arise?

Well, the basic reason is that the ignition assembly is not of the quality that is desired and thus gets worn out very fast, leaving you with numerous glitches. Other experts believe that there is a design issue that adds to the problem. Generally this kind of a situation arises when the wafers jam the ignition and the cylinder bends launch x431 v+, leaving then latched in a position which does not allow them to move.

Check if you are having any of these issues with your Ford Focus car:

* Difficulty in turning the key in the ignition

* Sticking ignition

* Key is dirty after removing or turning

* Unable to remove the key

* Key locked in a position

* Completely 'frozen' key

But don't fret!

Help is at hand. Expert locksmiths can do this job efficiently and ay half the cost of getting the ignition assembles replaced at a dealership. Different locksmiths handle ths problem in their own way but usually fix the ignition but in extreme situations need to replace the ignition and reprogramming it to mach the rest of the car locks and the key.

If you are wondering about the charge of fixing this issue, locksmiths charge in the range of $200-$300 while the same work done at a dealership costs way over $500. The only solution most people came up with was to leave a key in the ignition permanently!

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