1998 FORD Focus

Key won’t go in ignition or won’t turn unless wheels are perfectly straight when ingition off. Like this since vehicle was new. Too often, necessary to twist steering wheel bvack and forth to start car. Am 82 years old now, and need both hands to horse wheel into position for starting engine. Two dealers in 2009 said there was no fix. Ford Motor claims ignition problem unknown. A quick check of the internet disproves that. Am getting too old to expect that soon I will have enough strength to start the engine without help.