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Reliability Guide

Common Problems with the
2024 Ford Capri EV

Launch year: the Capri returned in July 2024 as a MEB-based electric coupe-SUV with 77kWh RWD and 79kWh AWD versions, sharing its structure with the Explorer EV.

What changed for 2024

  • •Capri name revived on a five-door electric coupe-SUV
  • •77kWh rear-drive model with 286PS and 79kWh all-wheel drive with 340PS
  • •Suspension lowered 10mm and stiffened compared with the Explorer EV
  • •14.6-inch tilting SYNC Move screen and 17-litre MegaConsole
  • •572-litre boot with a hatchback tailgate

Common MOT watch-outs

  • !Tyre wear and uneven shoulders on 20 and 21-inch wheels
  • !Worn front lower arm bushes and drop links from weight and potholes
  • !Brake disc corrosion on lightly used EVs with regenerative braking
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Driver Assistance Front Radar Sensor False Brake Warning Glitches

ModerateElectrics & Electronics

The front radar sensor mounted behind the lower front bumper can get obscured by winter road grime or heavy spray on UK motorways, temporarily disabling adaptive cruise control and triggering false collision warnings.

Est. Repair Cost: £0 (Sensor cleaning / radar alignment calibration)
Warning Signs:

"Front Camera / Radar Blocked" warning on digital cluster, Pre-Collision Assist disabled in wet weather, Adaptive cruise disengages unexpectedly

What to Inspect:
  • Check front bumper lower radar housing for stone chip damage or dirt accumulation
  • Scan ADAS module for alignment DTCs
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Coupe Tailgate Water Run-Off Ingress During Boot Opening

MinorBodywork & Rust

Due to the steep fastback roofline, rainwater pooling on the rear window glass can spill into the luggage bay over the boot lip seals when opening the electric tailgate immediately after rainfall.

Est. Repair Cost: £0 (Drain channel check / seal adjustment)
Warning Signs:

Water droplets dripping onto parcel shelf when tailgate opens, Damp carpet on rear boot corners after heavy rain

What to Inspect:
  • Inspect tailgate drainage channels and rubber water-deflector lips for blockages
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High-Voltage Battery Preconditioning Thermal Pump Actuation Noise

MinorCooling System

When navigating to a DC rapid charger in cold weather, the battery thermal management coolant pump can emit a noticeable high-pitched whine or vibration through the front bulkhead.

Est. Repair Cost: £0 (Software update / normal characteristic)
Warning Signs:

Audible hum/buzz from front bulkhead when rapid charging preconditioning activates, Vibration through steering column during high-power charging

What to Inspect:
  • Set a DC rapid charging destination in the navigation to trigger battery preconditioning and listen for abnormal pump groaning
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Buying Tips for 2024 Ford Capri EV

  • Check for water staining in the boot corners beneath the tailgate glass
  • Test the tilting screen through its full range and the hidden locker behind it
  • Verify all Ford software updates and outstanding recalls have been completed
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