Ford Ka 1996

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad, but try and trade back to Ford and they offered me less than half price when the vehicle was only 10 months old

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Try £120 for the first service (only an oil change)

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handles well and fun to drive steering is precise

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lively and robust

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    The engine management module blew in the first month of having the car from new, it took Fords two months to await a new module due to this car having the new engine and no spares available

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not the best, but its only for commuting to work as a second car

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good soft seats no problems

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    I've had mine broken into and the cd stolen, the doors peel back from the top to easy

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    The first years service was £130 this was infact to change the oil no filters or plugs changed so yep expensive oil change, however the justify the price by stating everything else is "checked"

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Second KA the engine management module blew within four weeks of deliverly less than 500 miles on the clock, it was off the road for two months awaiting a replacement module through Fords!

    Other

    Fords and their dealers are keen to sell you the car, but not to rectify problems

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No