A piece of crap... (Ford Focus Ghia in general)

Name: monaji

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Product:	Ford Focus Ghia in general
Date:	24/03/04 (823 review reads)
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Advantages: None

Disadvantages: Poor Quality

Here's the most recent problem I've come across in my Focus:

When I put the key in ignition, it does not turn at all. Last night I'd spent ~1 hour trying to resolve this, but all in vain.

I've come across hundreds of complaints from several people experiencing the same problem with their Focus. Today, when I'd called the Ford dealer service dept., they acted as if they do not know anything about this problem, but that they'd have to drill & replace the ignition cylinder (cost $300+); and because it's a delicate operation, if some other part gets damaged I'd end up paying much more.

Given that it's a widespread problem, I'm surprised that Ford has not issued a recall for this...

Other than this, I've had numerous problems with this vehicle, e.g.,
1. Intermittent engine stall/hesitation problem, where the vehicle speed does not get past 40-50 kmph no matter how hard I press on the gas padel, It's a big safety issue, and I fear driving my vehicle on highways.

2. I hear scratching noise when I press on the gas padel to accelerate.

Also, there have been several recalls in the last 2 years.

This is my first Ford vehicle; and given the lack of quality, and the attitude of the Company to take responsibility for defects in its product, it'd be the last Ford I own.

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