How Do I Fix the Ignition Switch for a 2000 Ford Focus?
The Ford Focus debuted in the 2000 model year to replace the Ford Escort, which had been in production since the 1981 model year. The new Focus had a 2.0-liter, dual overhead cam, four-cylinder engine and a manual five-speed transmission. The ignition switch on these early Focus models may start giving owners problems, such as difficulty with inserting or removing the key from the switch and turning the key in the switch. You can remedy these problems by replacing the ignition switch.