My key won't turn on my 2004 ford focus - 2004 Ford Focus

Try pulling up on the hood while the lock is operated.

I would take the batery to autozone. Have them put a check on the battery. If it is good. Most likely the starter bendix is stuck. Good luck to ya.

Try crossing the starter wires, it should turn over. Is key ok, maybe its not coded? Also check connectors on starter . Try disconnecting battery for 30 mins, might reset electrics.

Ford products are sensitive to changes in Battery voltage. The system views low Voltage as an attempted theft and makes the Alarm go off.

Remove the Battery, return it with a full charge or new Battery. Some other symptoms would be slow cranking or clicking like a dead battery. The Antitheft reduces starter Voltage to around 7 Volts making starting nearly impossible.

Please rate my info. If all else fails, the Identity in the car memory may no longer match the identity on the car keys. You would need to have a Dealer rematch the keys to the car.

If the key won't turn in the ignition barrel, it could be as simple as the key is worn. If you have a spare key try that first.

Drill it out

This problem is related to stuck up or cracked ignition cylinder.There are many other ford focus users facing the same problem.In some cases wiggling the key in the ignition helped but in most of the cases the ignition cylinder has to be replaced.And the new key has to be re-programmed.The cost of all this stuff is near to $300.Some users claimed this problem to the local ford dealers and they go this problem solved by the dealer but in some cases the car owners paid $300 for getting this problem solved.But first you can try bit of wiggling the key in the ignition and check.Also apply some wd-40 spray in the key ignition hole and let it remain there for few minutes then recheck by wiggling the key and check. ---------------------You can click this link below and read what others have to say about this same problem of " key won\'t turn in ignition on 2003 Ford Focus". http://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Focus/2003/accessories-interior/key_wont_turn_in_the_ignition.shtml --------------- That's it.

The old cyl needs to be drilled out and replaced. If you use a doner strg. column you will have to get the different key programmed $$$$. I replace mine with a motorcraft lock cylinder and keyed it to my original key no programming needed. See a locksmith when all else fails.

This happened to mine and the lock cylinder had to be replaced. Ford offers one that can be coded to your key for about $100.00 wholesale. Other places will sell you one with a new key but that will need to be programmed to start car as it has a security chip in key. If you can get the old cylinder to turn it will be easy to replace if not it will have to be drilled out. Common problem and the ford cylinder is made different from the old one as they have problems

hey try turning steering wheel all way one way or wiggle the steering wheeel