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Ford Ka+ 2016-2020 recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 3 versions affected: 3

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
1.2 Ti-VCT 70Petrol · 70 hp 1.2 Ti-VCT 85Petrol · 85 hp 1.5 TDCi 95Diesel · 95 hp	Battery monitoring system wiring (recall)

Each campaign in detail

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
Sources

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Peugeot 108 I	2	2	4.0/5
Toyota Aygo II	1	2	4.0/5
Citroën C1 II	0	3	3.5/5
Renault Twingo III (2014-2024, facelifted in 2019)	0	6	3.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Ford Ka+ 2016-2020 had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Ford Ka+ 2016-2020: Battery monitoring system wiring (recall).

Which versions of the Ford Ka+ 2016-2020 are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Ford Ka+ 2016-2020?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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