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Ford Ka+ 2016-2020 faults

2 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
4.5/5

2 known faults

1.2 Ti-VCT 70

  1. Battery monitoring system wiring (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    On Ka+ models built between 8 September 2017 and 15 May 2019, the battery monitoring system wire may be misrouted and pinched under the battery's metal bracket, which can cause a short circuit and a fire. The wire is not protected by a fuse, so the risk is real. To be checked at a Ford dealership with the serial number.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.2 Ti-VCT 70, 1.2 Ti-VCT 85, 1.5 TDCi 95
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Clutch and manual gearbox: wear and hard shifts

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Ka+ owners report clutches that wear out or fail prematurely (cases cited at 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km) and a gearbox that clunks or is hard to shift. These accounts remain isolated and are not statistics: check on the test drive.

    Versions
    1.2 Ti-VCT 70, 1.2 Ti-VCT 85, 1.5 TDCi 95
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.2 Ti-VCT 85

  1. Battery monitoring system wiring (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    On Ka+ models built between 8 September 2017 and 15 May 2019, the battery monitoring system wire may be misrouted and pinched under the battery's metal bracket, which can cause a short circuit and a fire. The wire is not protected by a fuse, so the risk is real. To be checked at a Ford dealership with the serial number.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.2 Ti-VCT 70, 1.2 Ti-VCT 85, 1.5 TDCi 95
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Clutch and manual gearbox: wear and hard shifts

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Ka+ owners report clutches that wear out or fail prematurely (cases cited at 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km) and a gearbox that clunks or is hard to shift. These accounts remain isolated and are not statistics: check on the test drive.

    Versions
    1.2 Ti-VCT 70, 1.2 Ti-VCT 85, 1.5 TDCi 95
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.5 TDCi 95

  1. Battery monitoring system wiring (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    On Ka+ models built between 8 September 2017 and 15 May 2019, the battery monitoring system wire may be misrouted and pinched under the battery's metal bracket, which can cause a short circuit and a fire. The wire is not protected by a fuse, so the risk is real. To be checked at a Ford dealership with the serial number.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.2 Ti-VCT 70, 1.2 Ti-VCT 85, 1.5 TDCi 95
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Clutch and manual gearbox: wear and hard shifts

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Ka+ owners report clutches that wear out or fail prematurely (cases cited at 10,000, 50,000 and 70,000 km) and a gearbox that clunks or is hard to shift. These accounts remain isolated and are not statistics: check on the test drive.

    Versions
    1.2 Ti-VCT 70, 1.2 Ti-VCT 85, 1.5 TDCi 95
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Price and diagnose repairs

Read fault codes

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Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Ford Ka+ 2016-2020 (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

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