1997 Ford Ka 2 review from UK and Ireland
"Small Car: Big Disappointment"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There was a persistent problem with the tappets from 30,000 miles onwards.
Rear windscreen wiper didn't always work.
Bushings on the front wheels had to be replaced roughly every 10,000 miles.
Front bumper came away from the body of the car.
General comments?
The car needed to have its tappets re-aligned every 5,000 miles or so despite the best efforts of the mechanics in my local Ford dealership. This problem is what ultimately caused me to sell the car.
Storage in the car is unbelievably poor, with precious little space to store things like maps, sunglasses, cassettes and other things people usually keep in their cars.
The radio was cheap and nasty.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat Punto |
| Date of Entry | 2nd March, 2002 |