Ford Focus: ignition key wont turn

TSS1112 wrote: 

A bad ignition lock. Foci seem to suffer from this.

"TSS1112" <com> wrote in message
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You need a new lock. It has to be done by a dealer or locksmith since it
needs to be set to your existing keys. Costs me a couple hundred $ including
tow.

Go with the locksmith, not only will he be cheaper but will install a better
quality lock. The locksmith might also come to your house, or where the car
is parked, so you can avoid the cost of the tow. Scuttlebutt on the internet
is the new Ford OEM redesigned locks are still failing.


"Dave Gower" <ca> wrote in message
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"TSS1112" <com> wrote in message
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You need a new lock. It has to be done by a dealer or locksmith since it
needs to be set to your existing keys. Costs me a couple hundred $ including
tow.

Tony Wesley schrieb: 

Hi
American foci seem to suffer from this. Never heard about this here in
Germany.
But our new friend with the malfunctionaly keyboard doesn´t tell us
where he lives.
If he´s from Europe or Asia, there could be a new problem.
bye
Jupp

In message <d99res$oql$01$t-online.com>, Josef Erbs
<de> wrote
 

Different key style, therefore different locks in Europe.

--
Alan
mailto:clara.co.uk

Alan schrieb: 


Hi
corret, I know that.
I only wanted to point out that it would be helpful to tell where
someone lives when posting a problem that is not the same everywhere.
bye
Jupp

TSS1112 wrote: 

To be precise the ignition switches defect is related to the
quality of the pins in the cylinder lock. They are made of
Brass. When the ware on the pins exceed the tolerance needed to
turn lock the lock will not turn.

In the mean time incert the key in the lock strike the key
a couple of times that should set the pins so you can turn
the key.

I am on my second ignition lock which has also failed. I just
leave a key in the ignition all the time and carry a second
key to unlock the car.

--
John in the sand box of Marylands eastern shore.

Henri wrote: 

The second one that was installed by the dealer has infact failed.

I just leave the key in the lock and carry a second key to get in
the car.

--
John in the sand box of Marylands eastern shore.