1998 Ford Ka review from UK and Ireland
"Nightmare!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine needed to be replaced after a piston dropped and damaged the engine beyind repair (I had owned the care just over a month!)
Radiator Leak.
Power Stearing Failure.
Wheel realignment out.
Terrible rust arounds sills.
General comments?
I bought this car aa a cheap run-about and have nothing, but trouble! Since buying it I have spent nearly 1, 000 pounds on repairs.
Whenever I take it to the garage I am told... this is a common problem with Ford Ka's- how many problems can one car have?!
I really like the style of the Ka and handling and fuel efficiency are great, but reliability is terrible and nobody at Ford seems at all bothered!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 63000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd April, 2004 |