Ford Ka 1996

Want to know everything there is to know about this car?

  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    We had it for two years and were very happy with the 2nd hand value.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap as chips.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    At home on the Motorway or in town. Very precise.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Only a 1.3 engine, so couldn't expect much.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    One recall by Ford and a failed Air Con compressor, which turned into a saga mainly because of a poor dealer.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still a bit of a head turner.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Lux has leather, air con and much more. Gave it a big car feel.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    As secure as any Ford… which doesn't say much.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Varied from just acceptable to very poor.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Air Con failed and made the whole car smell with stagnant fluid.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No