How Do You Replace An Ignition Switch In A 2001 Ford Focus?
The Focus has been the entry-level economy car in Ford’s lineup since 2000. Every bit as popular as its predecessor, the Ford Escort, the Focus remains in production as of 2010. The Focus has remained largely unchanged since its introduction in 2000, although there were several model changes in 2008, when the hatchback and station wagon models were discontinued in the United States. Models built from 2000-2005 tend to have problems with their ignition switch, which will eventually fail and will need to be replaced. Open the hood and disconnect the cable from the negative terminal on the battery by loosening it with an adjustable wrench in a counterclockwise direction. Lift the cable off of the terminal and push it aside. Remove the plastic trim covers on the steering column from inside the passenger compartment by turning out the holding screws on the underside of the column with a Philips screwdriver in a counterclockwise direction. Set the trim covers and screws aside. Insert the key
