Get Maintenance Guide for Ford Ka 2 Door Third Generation (2016-2021)

Maintenance

Every day check

GENERAL INFORMATION

•

Operation of all exterior and

interior lamps and make sure that

all lenses are clean.

WARNINGS

The electronic ignition system

works with high voltage. Never

touch these components with the

engine running or the ignition

switched on.

The ignition must be switched

off before working in the engine

compartment. Under some operating

conditions, the cooling system fan

may continue to run for several

minutes after the engine has been

switched off. This is quite normal.

Take care not to get any fingers or

clothing such as ties or scarves

caught in the fan.

When filling up check

•

Engine oil level

Brake fluid level

Washer fluid level

Tyre pressures and condition (only

when cold)

Once a month check

•

Coolant level (engine cold)

Assemblies, pipes, hoses and

reservoirs for leaks

•

Power steering fluid level

Operation of the air conditioning

Operation of the parking brake

Operation of the horn

•

Check and top up fluid levels

regularly.

Check tyre pressure.

Check brakes and lamps are

operating correctly.

•

Check warning and indicator

lamps.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW

1.3/1.6 l Duratec

E69108

A

B

C

Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine coolant check (page 87).

Engine oil dipstick. See Engine oil check (page 86).

Washer fluid reservoir. See Washer fluid check (page 88).

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Brake/clutch fluid reservoir. See Brake and clutch fluid check (page

88).

D

E

F

Battery. See Battery care (page 92).

Air Cleaner.

G

H

Vehicle identification plate. See Vehicle identification plate (page 100).

Engine oil filler cap. See Engine oil check (page 86).

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Power steering fluid reservoir. See Power steering fluid check (page

88).

I

For easy identification, filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked

in colour.

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OPENING AND CLOSING

THE BONNET

E69111

Raise the bonnet and support it with

the strut in the retainer 3 ensuring it

is secure.

E69109

To close, lower the bonnet and allow

it to drop into the catch for the last

20 – 30 cm.

Pull the bonnet release lever 1

situated underneath the steering

column shroud.

Always check to ensure that the

bonnet lock is fully engaged.

ENGINE OIL CHECK

WARNING

Do not use oil additives or other

engine treatments. They are

unnecessary and could, under

certain conditions, lead to engine

damage which is not covered by

Ford Warranty.

E69110

Raise the bonnet slightly at the front

and push the safety catch 2

sidewards.

The oil consumption of new engines

reaches the normal value only after

approximately 5 000 km (3 000

miles).

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Make sure the vehicle is standing on

To open, turn anti-clockwise and pull

up. Do not open the cap while the

engine is running.

level ground. Check the engine oil

before starting the engine. If the

engine was running, switch it off and

wait some minutes for the engine oil

to flow back into the sump before

checking it. Pull out the dipstick, wipe

it with a clean, non-fluffy cloth,

re-insert it completely and pull it out

once more.

To close, turn the cap clockwise until

it clicks.

ENGINE COOLANT

CHECK

If the level is between the marks,

there is no need to refill. Hot oil may

exceed the MAX mark by a few

millimetres due to thermal expansion.

If the level is at the MIN mark, refill

using only engine oil meeting the

Ford specification.

E69123

WARNING

To avoid scalding, never remove

the cap from the coolant

reservoir when the engine is hot. Do

not restart the engine until the

problem has been eliminated.

E69117

Top up to only the upper mark (MAX).

The coolant level is visible through

the translucent reservoir. The coolant

level should be between the MIN

and the MAXmark when the engine

is cold. Hot coolant expands and

may, therefore, extend beyond the

MAX mark.

Engine oil filler cap

WARNING

Take great care when adding

coolant. Avoid spillage on any

part of the engine.

E69118

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The coolant should be added when

Brake and clutch fluid systems are

supplied from the same reservoir.

the engine is cold. If coolant has to

be added when the engine is hot, first

wait 10 minutes for the engine to

cool. Unscrew the cap slowly. Any

pressure will escape while you are

turning the cap. Fully remove the cap.

The level of the fluid must be

between the MIN and MAX marks

on the side of the reservoir.

POWER STEERING FLUID

CHECK

WARNING

Do not allow this fluid to make

contact with the skin or eyes. If

this should happen rinse the affected

areas immediately with plenty of

water and contact your doctor.

Add coolant that meets the Ford

Specification.

BRAKE AND CLUTCH

FLUID CHECK

E69130

Switch off the engine. With the

steering system at normal operating

temperature, the fluid level should

come up to the MAX mark.

If it drops below the MIN mark, top

up with the specified fluid.

WASHER FLUID CHECK

E69126

WARNING

Do not allow this fluid to make

contact with the skin or eyes. If

this should happen rinse the affected

areas immediately with plenty of

water and contact your doctor.

E69168

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Front and rear washer systems are

supplied from the same reservoir.

Replace the cap securely after

topping up.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Vehicle fluids

Part

Recommended fluid

Formula E SAE 5W-30

Specification

WSS-M2C913-B or

WSS-M2C913-A

Engine oil

Power assisted steering Ford Power Steering Fluid

WSA-M2C-195-A

WSS-M97B44-D

Coolant

Motorcraft SuperPlus

Antifreeze

Capacities

Variant

Capacity in litres

(gallons)

Item

All

Power assisted steering fluid

Windscreen washer system

Fuel tank

Cooling system incl. heating

Engine oil - with filter

Engine oil - without filter

MAX-mark

2.5 litres

40 litres

5.25 litres

4.35 litres

3.90 litres

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Maintenance for Your Ford Ka 2 Door Third Generation (2016-2021)

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