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Overheating

Just noticed this after a few shorts trips and hearing the fan going in the engine, plus it seems overly warm and the bonnet/front grill smells hot/oily when I put it in the garage. No temp gauge to be viewed on the dash board in this mode...

2004 Ford KA 1.3
Posted: Feb 5, 2023
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Electrical issues

I had the bonnet up checking the oil n water. Could just b a coincidence but when that was done n I drove it for the first time the car started to judder in low gear, but as the speed got up it would stop. Then, as well as that, if I had to...

2004 Ford KA sublime
Posted: Nov 5, 2018
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Idle conrol valve

Hi I would like to know what a garage would charge me too have this replaced ?

2004 Ford KA 1.3
Posted: Feb 19, 2017
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Back lights

When you turn on the lights on the back lights don't work and the dashboard lights won't work after about 15 minutes that all seem to be working turn the lights off then back on that don't work again

2004 Ford KA 1. 3
Posted: Dec 1, 2016
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Back lights

When you turn on the lights on the back lights don't work and the dashboard lights won't work after about 15 minutes that all seem to be working turn the lights off then back on that don't work again

2004 Ford KA 1. 3
Posted: Dec 1, 2016
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Steering noise

when turning the steering wheel a grating sound comes from the steering column have we got major problems .

2004 Ford KA
Posted: May 17, 2015
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Engine light flashing loss of power

Engine light has come on (flashing) and car feels it has loss of power didn't give up but power reduced in all gears and vehicle a bit juddery

2004 Ford KA
Posted: Jan 27, 2014
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Mileage reader

Hi all,yesterday I started my car and happened to look at the mileage reader.It should of read 39.959,but somehow has lost the 3?So its now reading 9,959?How can it just lose a digit?How can I get it back?I rang the ford dealership and they...

2004 Ford KA Manual
Posted: Jan 7, 2014
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Heater fan not working

no life in heater fan.fuse ok new resister fited. advised water may have got into fan electrics.how dificult is it to fit new fan motor.

2004 Ford KA 1300 cc basic model
Posted: Dec 10, 2013
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Headlights keep blowing

Headlights keep blowing individually and together. Had this car 6 years and its always been keen to blow headlight bulbs 2-3 x a month , although I have never had to replace the other bulbs but now I have Just replaced drivers side bulb 6...

2004 Ford KA 1.1
Posted: Nov 20, 2013
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Engine over revving when hot

when hot the engine will over rev when sat idle on driveway, when cooled down the car will run fine until it gets warm, after turning off when warm it sounds and smells like its flooded and will not start unless the pedal is flat to the flo...

2004 Ford KA 1.2
Posted: Jun 19, 2013
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Why is my tracking always out

My tracking is always out. I Have to get my ford ka tracked neary every 2-3 month and new tyres. Ive had my car tracked 4 times, within the last 12month. My stearing wheel isnt straight either, hasnt been since ive owned the car.

2004 Ford KA 1.3
Posted: Jul 4, 2012
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Tracking

Hi, wondering if someone can help. Over the last 12 month my tracking has been out quite alot. Basically every 2-3 month i have to get new tyres. Ive had it tracked 4 times in that 12 month, at 4 different garages, none of which say there i...

2004 Ford KA 1.3
Posted: Jul 4, 2012
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Ford KA Electrical Problems

Bear with me. This needs explaining. First problem: battery light A month ago my girlfriend purchased a Ford KA 1.3 for £2000 from a trader in Sheffield. When she bought it, the battery light was on and she was told this was due to t...

2004 Ford KA 1.3 Luxury
Posted: May 24, 2012
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Steering heavy

Hello, My KA has been making a loud wirring noise for weeks and when i turn the sterring wheel right when driving the car makesa noise like air escaping ufor a while. Anyway, the garage checked and changed the fan belt for me as it was k...

2004 Ford KA 1.3 Hatch
Posted: Feb 5, 2012
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Rumbling noise

My KA makes rumblimg noise when I press accelerator. Sounds like when you go over rumble-strip on motorway. Car drives ok - just makes this worrying noise. Seems to come from under car somewhere? Recently had drive shaft fixed, also new rea...

2004 Ford KA
Posted: Nov 23, 2011
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Power assisted steering suddenly not working

Last night whilst trying to park my car, my power steering suddenly went. It is now very intermittent and will cut in and out several times between locks. I have not had any problems with the steering until now. All the chatroom threads...

2004 Ford KA 1.3
Posted: Sep 8, 2011
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Air blowers blowing out hot air when set on cold.

My car is very basic and hasn't got A/c but the standand blowers.They appear to be blowing out hot air when set to cold. Any idea why this is happening and is it easily fixed and how?

2004 Ford KA 1.3
Posted: Jul 12, 2011
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Diagnostic error P0420

can anyone tell if replacing lamda sesor will cure above problem

2004 Ford KA style
Posted: Jun 2, 2011
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Engine warning light

my engine warning light keeps coming on car is running really well - computer says engine emissions any suggestions on how to fix?

2004 Ford KA
Posted: May 29, 2011
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