Edward Roy (72.224.13.85) - Sat May 31 17:13:50 2008

One minute my key was working ok, next minute it would not

turn in the ignition. Steering wheel not the cause. Any ideas?

Had to have it towed the the Ford Dealer today, they indicated it may be one of the tumblers out of place.

Reply #1 Mary Metz (207.200.116.66) - Sat Jul 12 14:14:19 2008

My 2003 Esape did the same thing last night. My boyfriend got it started by pushing in on the ignition and pulling up on the shifter at the same time. I think you should read all the posts in the Ford Focus Forum. There are several posts with the same problem with the Focus's ignition cylinder and several said to tap on the key with a hammer or screwdriver head. Hope that helps.

Reply #2 Harry (24.154.12.64) - Fri Aug 29 12:00:04 2008

If you have an automatic, make sure that the gear shift is LOCKED in place in park or you won't be able to start it. This has happened a few times to us. The gear shift LOOKS like it is in park, but we pushed it forward a tiny bit and heard it click into park.

Reply #3 bob sackett (64.208.144.166) - Thu Sep 4 15:07:48 2008

the key to my ford escape cannot be removed from the ignition. the car will start. any ideas?

Reply #4 okiecowgirl (66.27.152.55) - Mon Sep 15 14:31:49 2008

In park break on steering wheel locked in place wheels straight on flat ground. Why in the hell won't my key work?

Reply #5 Lau ra (204.85.193.205) - Tue Nov 11 15:18:49 2008

Mine does exactly the same thing. I have to jerk the steering wheel to the left then turn the key. Works (nearly) every time..

Reply #6 Rashaun (69.37.131.159) - Sun Nov 30 15:10:35 2008

I recently put a spare on my 2oo1 chrysler cirrus. The anti lock brake system is working and shows that it is on when driving car. Today i tried to start car to go fix the spare, and the ignition will not start. Could this be the spare?

any help would be greatly appreciated.

RC

Reply #7 lauren (24.195.200.80) - Thu Dec 11 07:49:12 2008

i advice everyone to sell their pos as soon as possible. in the past year mines crumbled. ive spent about 300 on repairs a month and nothing seems to be getting better. i fix my engine mounts, then my spark plugs need fixing, i fix that, then i need an alignment, i fix that now it makesa funny noise when it starts, and NOW...it wont start. ford sucks and i couldnt be happier with them going out of business. with all the money ive spent putting in this thing i couldve purchased a benz in the beginning! my key absolutely will not turn out of no where. its been an hour anda half of me trying rightnow and not even a budge. i have an 800 dollar rent payment due along with nymo cable food etc! what the hell. i refuse to pay so much money to get this thing fixed again...and beyond refusing i cant afford it! i'm going to have an awesome walk to work and home today....in the sleet. WOOHOO!!! thanks ford.

enough rambling...ive got a long walk ahead of me this morning.

Reply #8 Lyndsey Van (69.11.162.201) - Sat Dec 20 18:13:47 2008

Some 2002+ Fords will not turn the ignition or move from park when the brake light switch goes out (which is usually located in the back of the brake pedal). It's an annoying but understandable safety feature.

Reply #9 ttc (69.17.126.158) - Mon Jul 13 15:28:54 2009

FORD KEY and START PROBLEMS

A year ago i had to have a new key made and programmed. Ever since then my perfectly running suv has gone to ! First the key was stuck in the iginition for months. Ford refused to admit to any mistake. To get the key out another ford place said to hold the key and with another hand hold the spot where the key goes in so it won't move and wiggle it out. Sure enough it came right out.

For one reason or another it won't turn over to start the car. Could this be caused by the defective key?

I've replaced a lot on my car including a new fuel pump.

hope this helps

Reply #10 Lynn (71.237.76.55) - Mon Jul 20 14:17:02 2009

2002 Ford Escape xlt Problems with ignition cylinder

difficulty with inserting key--

once key is in --no problems starting

vehicle. Anyone with similiar problems

and advice on what to do without spending

$$$$$$.

Reply #11 sandro (70.40.132.230) - Sun Oct 4 15:46:31 2009

hi i have a 2003 escape 3.0 4x4 AT , last night going home the engine would not start, would crank over but would not start . i tried 3 times with nothing happening, i let it sit for 5mins and went back to try, again it cranked but this time i held it after 10sec it finally started but it revs at 3000 rpm now i couldn't drive it i was scared to hit someone , anyone know what this might be.....

Reply #12 upset mofo (70.208.92.7) - Tue Oct 6 01:27:52 2009

sma eprob with my 2004 ford focux ( zx85 or sumthin) hatchback- key will go in fine but won't turn, it've pounded on it, cursed at it, wd40'd it.. nothing- took it to repair shop to get it fixed for 400$ onl to have same problem next week( present) now i'm pissed and i wanna just sell this hole and laugh at who buys it- also note bout a month ago sumkinda panel went up on my transmission and was doing 4k rpms going like 30-40, and wouldn't shift ( auto), that was a nice 500$ to fix- fun fun ford is

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