Hi All,
My first post on here and I'm hoping someone can help with a problem I'm having with my keyless start focus not starting. When you press the start button the car isn't cranking up and i'm getting the following error message Ford KeyFree Switch Ignition Off Press Power error message.
The first thing i did was replace the battery on both the key fobs and this didn't make any difference. I then got a mechanic to plug his diagnostic machine in and he got the following error code under Body Control Module: B1026-87 Sterling Column Lock. He then recommended a local guy who specialises in ECU and coding etc to look at it.
The first thing this guy tried was a Sterling lock emulator but this didn't work.
He then thought it might be a BCM problem so removed this and checked for any water ingress, all looked fine, he then ran some diagnostic tests on the BCM that didn't show anything untoward so he was then a bit stumped but though it possible that a relay had gone in the BCM so recommended i buy a second hand one with same part numbers etc. He then cloned the new BCM with the data from my old one and this still didn't solve the problem.
Then the last thing he suggested was trying a new Steering Lock Module so i bought a second hand one of these plugged it in without removing the old one from its position just to test it and this hasn't worked either.
I'm now at a total loss as to what to do next as he's recommending i take it to Ford but thinks they will only do the same things he's done but with new parts and obviously at expensive prices.
Also I forgot to mention that the steering lock isn't on the car and also the battery was replaced a couple of months ago if this could make any difference.
Hopefully someone can help as I'm taring my hair out!
Thanks
Rob

Just throwing parts at a problem never solves it.

Keyless sensor module, wiring fault or simply an ignition switch fault would cure it

Is the car Automatic or Manual ?

Generic code readers (like the one in your photo) mostly do not read all of the Ford specific DTC's. I would recommend using FORScan on a windows laptop to get the full information. There has also recently been a number of reported failures of the actual Start power button being defective causing random issues like yours. Replacements can be found online for about £25