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Ford keys programming  -visit our key programming guide to get more info on Ford keys by models 

Ford Focus Ignition Problems

Most Ford Focus owners have complaints against the vehicle that either the key sticks in the ignition or it doesn’t turn. All models of Ford Focus right from 2000-2003 have this issue. It was not a cost issue until the cars were under warranty but after the warranty expired, the value of the cars steadily depreciated in the used car market. Plus the owners have to shell out quite a bit to get it repaired at their own cost.

The time period while the ignition works well depends but whether it is two months or 5 years, the bare truth is that it will get jammed. You may have issues with the car key getting stuck in the ignition and only jiggling the ignition will allow you to start which is a sure sign that you need to call in a professional to get the ignition repaired or changed. But if you own a Ford Focus, you just cannot get away with this problem.

Many believe that the reason for the jamming and ignition switch issue is related to poor design and cheap quality manufacturing by Ford. The 1990s made Ford ignition switches were known to catch fire, thus it is best to keep in mind that any malfunction could leave you stranded anywhere.

The connection between the Ford ignition and the car’s computer is through the Transponder microchip inbuilt within the car key. Changing the ignition switch, which is a professional and complex operation, needs an expert auto locksmith to do the installation. You can’t just take it to the dealership for getting this done due to high costs.

So why does this problem arise?

Well, the basic reason is that the ignition assembly is not of the quality that is desired and thus gets worn out very fast, leaving you with numerous glitches. Other experts believe that there is a design issue that adds to the problem. Generally this kind of a situation arises when the wafers jam the ignition and the cylinder bends, leaving then latched in a position which does not allow them to move.

Check if you are having any of these issues with your Ford Focus car:

Help is at hand. LAE Locksmith can do this job efficiently and at half the cost of getting the ignition assembles replaced at a dealership. Different locksmiths handle this problem in their own way but usually fix the ignition but in extreme situations need to replace the ignition and reprogramming it to mach the rest of the car locks and the key.

If you are wondering about the charge of fixing this issue, LAE Locksmith charges in the range of $200-$300 while the same work done at a dealership costs way over $500. The only solution most people came up with was to leave a key in the ignition permanently!

Ford Focus Ignition Problems in Years 2000-2006 has a known problem regarding the ignition. It could be six months, or it could even be six years, but eventually the ignition will stick! The key itself might get stuck in the ignition, or you may have to jiggle the ignition in order to have it turn - a sure sign that you should have a professional replace the ignition. Either way, if you own a Ford Focus, there is a high probability that you may come across this issue.

Many consumers feel that the general cause of this ignition switch problem is due to poorly manufactured parts by Ford. The manner in which the Ford Focus ignition communicates with the car's computer is via the Transponder microchip, which is located directly within your car key, so replacing the ignition switch can be a highly complex operation, and is exactly why professional installation is strongly recommended. Yes, at LAE Locksmith we can do this job for you, this is not a task where you'll be forced to seek services from the dealership!

The problem comes from the ignition switch not being of the highest quality and is therefore easily worn out. What happens then is the wafers get stuck into the ignition, and also the cylinder itself becomes bent, making them latch in their current position disabling them from moving. Ford Focus owners need not despair! There are locksmiths out there that do have a few ways of handling this issue ranging from, when possible, fixing the ignition to, in serious situations, replacing the ignition and recoding it to match your key and the rest of the car locks.

Ford Transponder Key ( chip key) Programming

 Add Duplicate Key for 1998 and up ford vehicles  (Requires two working keys) Instruction number 1

Originate New Master Key
1. This requires that the vehicle be connected to special diagnostic equipment.
Two new keys should be ready because the system requires a minimum
of two keys in the program. After the first two keys are programmed,
additional keys can be entered individually by following the instructions for
adding duplicate keys.

Add Duplicate Key for 1998 and up ford vehicles  (Requires two working keys)
1. Insert an existing key into the ignition cylinder.
2. Turn the ignition cylinder to ON (RUN) and back to OFF.
3. Remove the existing key and, within five seconds, insert a second key and
turn it to ON (RUN) then back OFF.
4. Insert the new key before ten seconds have elapsed and turn it to ON
(RUN). Leave it on for one second and turn back to OFF.
5. The security light will light up for three seconds to indicate that the new key
has been successfully programmed.

Instruction number 2

This instruction will work only for vehicles made from 1996 to 1998 only the following vehicles

1997 to1998 ford contour , 1997 1998 ford Expedition , 1996 1997 ford Mustang 1996 1997 ford Taurus 1997 1998 Lincoln navigator, 1997 1998 Mercury mystique, 1996 1997 Mercury sable

Originate New Master Key
1. Insert new key into ignition cylinder and turn it to the ON (RUN) position.
The security light on the dash will flash for fifteen minutes.
2. When the security light stops flashing, you have five minutes to start the
next step. Turn the ignition cylinder OFF and then back to the ON (RUN)
position. The security light on the dash will flash for fifteen more
minutes.
3. When the security light stops flashing, you have five minutes to start the
next step. Turn the ignition cylinder to OFF and then back to the ON (RUN)
position. The security light on the dash will flash for fifteen more minutes.
4. After the security light stops flashing the third time, the new key has been
programmed into the vehicles computer and will operate the car. It has
replaced ALL the previous electronic key codes and is the ONLY key programmed
into the vehicle’s computer.
 

Add Duplicate Key
1. Insert an existing key into the ignition cylinder.
2. Turn the ignition cylinder to ON (RUN) and back to OFF.
3. Remove the existing key and, within fifteen seconds, insert the new key
and turn it to ON (RUN).
4. The security light will light up for two seconds to indicate success in programming
the key into the vehicle.