Injector copper seal leak → carbon build-up
usually 80,000–200,000 km · High risk
Signs: Ticking, diesel / soot smell, carbon around injectors
Fix: Replace seals early; remove carbon
€200–900
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Ford Ka+
2016–2020
1
engines covered
5
known faults
1
official recalls
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Ford Ka+ was built from 2016 to 2020.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 5 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Dual-mass flywheel: it usually appears at 150,000–220,000 km and costs €700–1,400 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 / 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v) | Diesel | Belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo | 5W-30 · PSA B71 2290 / Ford WSS-M2C913-C · ~3.75 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.5 / 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v)
DPF additive (Eolys) / DPF
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: 'Additive level low' / DPF warning
Fix: Refill additive, clean or replace DPF
€150–1,200
EGR valve / cooler
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, power loss
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–600
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.5 / 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €450–900 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (1). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Electronics / software Un-fused battery monitoring system wire chafing26/07/2019 · R/2019/228
Common questions
Does the Ford Ka+ have a timing chain or a timing belt?
1.5 / 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v): belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo.
What are the known problems with the Ford Ka+?
The faults with the highest risk: injector copper seal leak → carbon build-up (80,000–200,000 km, €200–900); dual-mass flywheel (150,000–220,000 km, €700–1,400); DPF additive (Eolys) / DPF (120,000–200,000 km, €150–1,200); clutch wear (120,000–200,000 km, €500–900). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used Ford Ka+?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (1 have been published for this model). If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: ticking, diesel / soot smell, carbon around injectors; rattle at idle, vibration pulling away. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Ford Fiesta VI (Mk6/Mk7) 2008–2017Ford Focus III 2011–2018Ford Fiesta VII (Mk8) 2017–2023Peugeot 208 I 2012–2019Ford Kuga II 2012–2019Volvo S60 / V60 I 2010–2018Volvo V70 III 2007–2016Citroën C4 II 2010–2018
Other Ford models
Ford Edge II 2015–2019Ford S-Max / Galaxy II 2015–2023Ford Focus IV 2018–2025Ford Mondeo V 2014–2022Ford Transit Mk8 2014–Ford EcoSport 2013–2022Ford Kuga III 2019–Ford Puma 2019–Ford Tourneo / Transit Connect II 2013–2022Ford B-Max 2012–2017
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026