Key stuck in ignition of 2005 Ford Focus. Tried jiggling steering wheel while turning key, tried moving from Park position. Car starts, but I have to use the extra key to lock car. Also, does the key-in-ignition warning alarm drain the battery life? Have heard from some that I would do more damage by spraying lubricant. This is 2nd time it has happened.

Look at your shifter. There is a round sleeve thing with ridges on the bottom of the shifter handle. If it has come loose and fallen, slide it back up, and then find a way to keep it there. Everytime my key gets stuck, that little sleeve has dropped. Other annoying problems related to this would include the alarm that is typically only heard when the door is open and the car is in gear being heard while the car is in park. Jiggle that little piece and it's fixed. Look at your shifter. There is a round sleeve thing with ridges on the bottom of the shifter handle. If it has come loose and fallen, slide it back up, and then find a way to keep it there. Everytime my key gets stuck, that little sleeve has dropped. Other annoying problems related to this would include the alarm that is typically only heard when the door is open and the car is in gear being heard while the car is in park. Jiggle that little piece and it's fixed.