2000-2004 Ford Focus Ignition Cheap Fix (Key Won't Turn) 

Thanks for the tip!

I'm glad it helped you out!

I did that and it worked for awhile. But my 2002 has almost 300k on it and I guess the tumblers and/or key was worn too much. Wife got stuck at the grocery store so she didn't trust it anymore... So bye bye tumblers!

You’re my hero brother

I'm glad it helped.

I'm glad it worked for you.

With this method, the key is only activating the transponder in the steering column to unlock the car's electronics. The key can even be mounted the inside steering column so that the transponder is always keeping the ignition unlocked. You could turn the ignition with anything at that point (which means anyone else could too). I prefer still using the key for that minimum amount of security. No reprogramming needed, this just costs a little time.

It shouldn't, as long as your return the switch to its normal position after turning it off.

Mine died not too long after this video. Blown engine at 140k. I'm not going to buy another one, although the new ST's seem nice.

I haven't heard of the issue where the door will not latch correctly. I have 184k miles on my 2002 focus and it's got a handful of issues, but overall it has been cheap to own per year average. The problem I have with the passenger door handle is the opposite than what you describe. And my older brother had almost an identical Focus to mine with the same exact door latch problem. What it is: you pull the handle, but the door doesn't open because the latch is sticking closed. The solution is pushing the door in before you pull the handle. works every time. My older brother never believed me but he's wrong lol. he just kept ripping on the door untill it opened. =( My suspension needs a full rebuild, but it's not like it is horrible to drive. I suspect that I have a significant loss of power but I can't figure out what is causing it or if it actually does have a loss of power in the first place. I'm pretty sure the one I bought was in a wreck so the driver side mirror was broken off and they glued it back on, and the driver side switch for the passenger window doesn't work. but those things are from the wreck most likely. I have quite a lot of engine vibration because the engine mounts go out after a while, especially the right side (which you can't even order anymore except for crappy aftermarket versions that blow out in a few months... aka Anchor brand. ) other than that. half the exhaust hangers have broken, so I have like 2 metal clothes hangers holder my exhaust pipe up. Rust/corrosion has eaten through the exhaust so it smells horrible (maybe it's also the CAT?) Oh well. I bought a 2021 Camry TRD and have mostly enjoyed it. But I still drive my Focus when it snows or any time I want to blast the 1200 watt sub system i put in it =P JBL & skar audio representing baby

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Just superglue the damn key in the lock

Please, just stop talking...his umms are him thinking while trying to explain something to help others out. Your comment sounds pretentious and serves no purpose. He isn't making a professional video or lecture.