Delirious Dave Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Hi, My partner has her heart set on a Ford Ka and is looking to spend around £1,000 - £1,500 to get herself on the road. I've been doing some sleuthing to find out the common faults to look for, and thus far found out: * Central locking problems * Engine Fan running continuously * Brake fluid light (corrosion on connection) * Brake pedal slow return * Rusty door sills * Spark plugs "Getting stuck" - needs drilling out * Wet passenger foot well (Pollen filter) * Gear changes between 3rd and 5th I've yet to find out when belts need changing and what the service schedule is, however i wondered if anyone could advise anything else i should look out for? Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aby Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Hi,My partner has her heart set on a Ford Ka and is looking to spend around £1,000 - £1,500 to get herself on the road. I've been doing some sleuthing to find out the common faults to look for, and thus far found out: * Central locking problems * Engine Fan running continuously * Brake fluid light (corrosion on connection) * Brake pedal slow return * Rusty door sills * Spark plugs "Getting stuck" - needs drilling out * Wet passenger foot well (Pollen filter) * Gear changes between 3rd and 5th I've yet to find out when belts need changing and what the service schedule is, however i wondered if anyone could advise anything else i should look out for? Thanks Dave Hi dave, yes i can confirm that there are central locking probs, ive had to have the sills welded, my passenger footwell is soaking, which i didnt know was the filter, but ive put up with it! its been a very good car since i bought it in 2000 though. also, the door release boot button has never worked & the back rear wiper doesnt work. i was told that the central locking, boot release & wiper were all in the same electrical circuit. only last august it needed the most attention as the sills were corroded & also by the petrol flap is a common area to corrode. mine is very bad. All in all its been the best car & only wear 'n tear items have been replaced really. so after 9 yrs of driving it its been a brill car, i would recommend one but now its time to change it b4 the mot as i know it prob wont pass. regards, Aby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde_abbie Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 aparntly coil packs are a problem all them probs you have listed i havnt had any of them as of yet touch wood abbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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