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Sue Thomas, Northamptonshire

Ford Ka 2009

3 star review

When it came to updating my old Ford Ka, I had no hesitation in buying one of the new models. I like my new car except for the locking system. On my old KA there was a lock on the passenger door. With the new model, the only way to open or lock the passenger door is from the inside. Since buying the car I have had three grandchildren. Trying to get them in and out of the car safely is an absolute nightmare and very unsafe as I have to leave the child being transported alone on the pavement, just hoping he remains in the same place while I lock/unlock the passenger door. As a gesture of goodwill, it would be great if Ford would undertake to modify the locking system so that passengers could get in and out of the car safely. If there is no change to this in the future, I shall NOT be buying another Ka.

Submitted: 06/02/2012 18:16:20

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Rhayzor, Ayrshire

Ford Ka Zetec 2009

1 star review

This car is unsafe!! I’ll start with the pros: (this won’t take long) Looks pretty good, handles ok, 1.2 engine is fairly lively (but KA is tiny so it should be) and it has Fords heated front screen (unsure if this is standard). Now for the cons: The condensation inside is a nightmare! The windows steam up all the time especially if it rains and you need to have the blower or heated screen on all the time to keep from steaming up (this kills your economy), but side visibility is shocking due to inadequate blowers on the side windows. When trying to heat your feet in the winter there is only a blower from the left side meaning your right foot is still freezing. This usually isn’t an issue because you always need to have the heat directed to clear your windows! There is mould everywhere, unsure if this is due to a leak or purely down to the poor air circulation? Ok if that wasn’t enough to put you off here goes! I went out to find my hazard lights on and after trying to switch them off I found the rear wiper come on by itself and "airbag failure" and "fuel cut-off" messages on my dash display. I then found the glove box wet. On further inspection I found the fuse box inside the glove box to be wet!! I sprayed it with WD40 and waited till morning and lucky it didn’t rain during the night. The next day I got in and started it up and the screen washers blasted the windscreen until they ran dry and the wipers went nuts, at the same time water was spilling over out of the fuse box and into the glove box!! All sorts of lights came up on the dash along with the warning messages again with a few more including "steering failure". I couldn’t see out of the windscreen due to the screen washers and it’s lucky I wasn’t driving when this happened!! I got out and locked the car, the screen washers and hazard lights were still going nuts and the dash was lit up like Blackpool illuminations!! I called Ford Assist who towed it to the Ford Arnold Clark garage I bought it from in Prestwick (they’d serviced it 2 months previously). I called them and explained the problems also explaining that the car was still under warranty. They were quick to tell me that water ingress isn’t covered after the first year of warranty!! Does this mean Ford find it acceptable for a car to leak after its 12months old??!! They still have the car and won’t get to it until Monday. This is a serious design flaw, the fuse box doesn’t even have a rubber seal on it! I am going to Ford about this on Monday. I have read others similar to this on the web, one of which was identical! Avoid this Ka until this has been sorted. You have been warned!!

Submitted: 25/01/2012 10:37:42

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Claire Wiltshire, England

Ford Ka 2009

1 star review

Bought from new 2009 plate Ford Ka. It’s been in the garage 25 times. Fuel economy is about 25 to the gallon and I’m constantly telling the garage I bought it from, but they’re not interested. Very unhappy with the car. White blemishes keep appearing on plastic inside the car and on the outside quater panels. This, the service department said, was common. I finally got an appointment with the manager of the branch, which sold me this car. The doors are very heavy. Research this car. I’m going to exchange it.

Submitted: 27/06/2011 09:49:57

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Helen Slade, England

Ford Ka Zetec 2009

4 star review

Interesting to read the various experiences, and to discover that others have had problems that I have also had. Notably the wiper judder and a replacement radio/cd. Apart from that, I am quite happy with my 2009 KA. I opted for the spare tyre (free of charge) and subsequently had the parking sensors fitted (£200), and I did have a couple of add-ons. Most impressive is the spoiler which makes a HUGE difference to the apperance and turns a rather naked rear end into something rather snazzy. I have had my car almost two years and done over 23000 miles (I drive for work) and it handles motorways or country lanes with equanimity. I get about 50-51 MPG even when bashing down the motorway (ordinary unleaded) and would agree that it loosened up after the first 6 months or so. I carry quite a lot of stuff about and find that the boot swallows up a surprising amount, but I do use the back seat too. However, since it is usually only me in the car that doesn’t bother me. Just ordered a new one.

Submitted: 25/05/2011 07:56:31

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Emma Hayward, Dorset

Ford Ka 2009

4 star review

I love my ka, I got it in march last year (09). I’ve had it just 18 months and I’ve been told today that the spark plugs are compleatly worn and it needs a new lead!! I am not impressed to say the least. The dealer is sorting it out thankfully but it’s not good enough for such a new car. I can only imagine what problems will arise after the 3 year mark.

Submitted: 20/09/2010 21:14:13

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Andrew Robin, Essex

Ford Ka Style 2009

2 star review

Nice car, but totally useless when it comes to new born babies. After purchasing the car six months ago, Ford now informs me that I am unable to switch front air bag off. Deactivation is an optional extra, that is not what it said on the web site and Ford’s own reviews. Not to worry I can fix it on the back seat with isofix brackets? No I can not! Mothercare instructs my daughter that it would be too impractical with such a small child. Car up for sale.

Submitted: 10/09/2010 22:06:06

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Pamela McGill, Lanarkshire

Ford Ka 2009

2 star review

I’ve had my 2009 reg ka 9 months, it’s been back to the dealer 4 times, 3 for wiper faults; same fault 3 times wipers clashing and snapping. Now it has been in for 4 weeks for a general electric modulator and it took them 3 weeks to find the fault. I got if from Evan Halshaw in Glasgow, worse service ever. I was told by Evan Halshaw that Ford can’t supply the part so haven’t a clue what’s happening with a car I am paying for that I don’t have. Started with a banging noise then next day when I was indicating my hazards came on and when I touched my electric window button they came on too, then it struggled to start. I’m gutted as I fell in love with the car as soon as a saw it advertised. I’ve had nothing but bother with dealer since 1st week of having car, that’s when the first problem started 1 week into buying, it was only 6 month old when i had it. Never go to Evan Halshaw, Cumbernauld Road in Glasgow, the service is a joke.

Submitted: 25/03/2010 21:11:12

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