Focus ZX5 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3 (2002)
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Customer Interest
Ignition System - Cannot Remove/Turn Key/Chime ON
TSB 05-21-17
10/31/05
IGNITION KEY DIFFICULT OR UNABLE TO BE
TURNED OR REMOVED - KEY-IN-IGNITION WARNING
CHIME SOUNDING WITH KEY REMOVED
FORD:
2000-2005 Focus
This article supersedes TSB 05-19-11 to update the Service Procedure.
ISSUE
Some 2000-2005 Focus vehicles may exhibit ignition key related issues including difficulty or an inability to turn the key, an inability to remove the key,
or (2005 only) the key-in-ignition warning chime continuing to sound even when the key is removed.
ACTION
Based on the vehicle's symptom, refer to the appropriate Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
UNABLE TO REMOVE IGNITION KEY
1.
Check if the inability to remove the key is the result of normal operation of the key removal inhibit circuit: In automatic transmission equipped
vehicles, the key removal inhibit solenoid (within the ignition switch assembly) is energized when the gear selector is moved out of the park
position, and prevents the ignition key from being removed. If the gear selector is in any position other than park when the key is rotated or turned
off, the key removal inhibit circuit will not release the key (key cannot be removed). To remove the key, the gear selector must first be placed in
the park position, then the ignition must be cycled to run and back to lock. This is normal, do not replace the ignition lock cylinder if it is operating
as described.
2.
Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 307-05 and follow diagnostics for the "shift interlock system". The shift interlock system includes the key
removal inhibit circuit, which may be causing the concern. If the shift interlock system is operating correctly, replace the ignition lock cylinder.
Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 501-14, "Ignition Lock Cylinder Functional" removal and installation procedure.
DIFFICULT OR UNABLE TO TURN IGNITION KEY
1.
Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 211-05 and follow diagnostics.
2.
If Workshop Manual diagnostics determine that the ignition lock cylinder is the cause, replace the cylinder. If the ignition key cannot be turned,
follow the "Ignition Lock Cylinder - Non Functional" removal and installation procedure in the 2005 model year Workshop Manual Section
501-14.
KEY-IN-IGNITION WARNING CHIME SOUNDING WITH IGNITION KEY REMOVED (2005 Model Year Only)
1.
2005 Model Year Vehicles Produced Prior to 7/1/2004
a.
Replace the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 501-14, "Ignition Lock Cylinder - Functional" removal and
installation procedure.
2.
2005 Model Year Vehicles Produced 7/1/2004 or Later
a.
Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 413-09 and follow diagnostics for key-in ignition warning chime does not operate properly.
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WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
