2008–2016 Ford Ka Mk2 (B420)
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Common Problems & Reliability
The 2008–2016 Ford Ka Mk2 (B420) has 3 known issues. 2 of these are classified as serious faults that could be expensive to repair. 1 are moderate concerns worth inspecting before purchase.
Rear Axle and Sill Corrosion
SeriousDespite being newer than the Mk1, the Ka Mk2 can still rust badly around the rear axle, inner sills and wheel-arch seams, and structural repairs quickly outweigh the value of a cheap car.
Symptoms: Rusty rear axle beam, Bubbling around rear arches...
Est. repair cost: £250–£1,200
Electric Power Steering Column Failure
SeriousThe column-mounted electric steering can lose assistance intermittently or permanently, often after low-voltage events or torque-sensor wear.
Symptoms: Heavy steering at parking speed, EPS warning light...
Est. repair cost: £250–£600
Heater Blower Resistor and Tailgate Wiring Faults
ModerateAgeing blower resistors and broken wiring at the tailgate can leave the Ka with missing fan speeds, dead rear electrics or damp-related gremlins.
Symptoms: Heater fan only works on one speed, Boot release or rear wiper faults...
Est. repair cost: £80–£250
Buying Tips for the 2008–2016 Ford Ka Mk2 (B420)
- ✓Inspect the rear axle, sills and inner arches carefully because rusty Mk2 Kas can look smarter on top than they are underneath.
- ✓The electric steering must feel light and consistent from cold; intermittent heaviness is rarely just a weak battery.
- ✓Run the heater fan through every speed and check the boot floor for damp, because blower-resistor and tailgate-wiring issues are common age-related faults.
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