It is a 2004 Ford Focus. I have 2 different keys and neither one of them work no matter which way I insert them. I have tried moving the steering wheel but it is locked. I have also found a way to get it out of gear to see if the key will move then, but it still won't.
The tow truck guy is coming to get it right now but I'm curious what could be the problem? It's not even 2 years old yet!!!
2006-12-11 08:03:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Call a Ford dealer I believe there is a re-call on those ignition switches, you could get it fixed for free
2006-12-11 08:31:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your keys are probably also programmed, its possible they have gone blank and will need to be reprogrammed. I have a 99 explorer and does the same thing when the steering colom is locked. Try turning the wheel away from the auto-lock in the steering colom, then turn the key. If the auto-lock in the colom is engaged and has pressure on it, they keys will not turn. Also, check the battery.
2006-12-11 08:07:11 · answer #2 · answered by Drew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a variety of things (it is a ford :D).
Stuff like dead battery, failed alternator, failed starter, blown fuse. My even be some other problem that the computer found and won't let the car start to prevent damage. But your safest bet would be something in the ignition system.
2006-12-11 08:10:01 · answer #3 · answered by Brummy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to calmly, turn the heck out of it. This happens with my car and what happens is that the ignition will lock. I have turned really hard and it has worked. I have reinserted my key very patiently and it has worked.
2006-12-11 08:14:25 · answer #4 · answered by ambr95012 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FORD, Found On Road Dead you should of bought a Nissan, Toyota, Honda, or Mitsubishi those cars don't brake and if you go american go Chevy or dodge nothing else. ford are crap they only last but average 100000 miles
2006-12-11 08:13:13 · answer #5 · answered by eclipsefreak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, wehnt eh steering is locked you really have to give it hell to be able to unlock it. Get in thee and get mad with it in both directions as you try to turn the key, that might be it.
2006-12-11 08:07:41 · answer #6 · answered by Clint M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I agree with Clint M
2006-12-11 08:09:29 · answer #7 · answered by Honey W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first mistake is buying a FORD!
2006-12-11 08:07:08 · answer #8 · answered by Big Mak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have to agree with Clint M.
2006-12-11 08:08:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋