Known Ford problems at the APK

• Kuga III 2020–2026 · 11.4% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.5%)
• Puma 2019–2026 · 10.0% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.5%)
• Mondeo V 2015–2022 · 11.8% at 11–12 yrs (national 2.5%)
• Focus III 2011–2019 · 9.2% at 9–10 yrs (national 3.2%)
• Fiesta VI 2008–2018 · 8.2% at 9–10 yrs (national 3.2%)
• C-MAX II / Grand C-MAX 2010–2020 · 5.4% at 11–12 yrs (national 2.5%)
• Kuga II 2013–2020 · 4.6% at 9–10 yrs (national 3.1%)
• Focus IV 2018–2026 · 0.8% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.3%)
• Mustang Mach-E 2020–2026 · 0.8% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.3%)
• Fiesta VII 2017–2025 · 0.7% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.3%)

Switch on the ignition: all lights come on briefly and go out after starting. If one stays on, ask about the cause.

• Kuga II 2013–2020 · 4.6% at 7–8 yrs (national 1.5%)
• Mondeo IV 2007–2014 · 5.6% at 11–12 yrs (national 2.8%)
• Kuga III 2020–2026 · 3.2% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.6%)
• Focus III 2011–2019 · 4.4% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.9%)
• Ka II 2008–2016 · 3.9% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.8%)
• C-MAX II / Grand C-MAX 2010–2020 · 4.8% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.8%)
• Kuga I 2008–2012 · 5.2% at 16+ yrs (national 3.3%)
• Focus IV 2018–2026 · 3.4% at 5–6 yrs (national 1.8%)
• Mondeo V 2015–2022 · 2.7% at 9–10 yrs (national 1.6%)
• Fiesta VI 2008–2018 · 1.9% at 7–8 yrs (national 1.2%)

Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.

• Ka II 2008–2016 · 7.2% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.4%)
• Kuga II 2013–2020 · 3.3% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.4%)
• Kuga I 2008–2012 · 2.1% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.4%)
• Mondeo IV 2007–2014 · 4.0% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.7%)
• Focus III 2011–2019 · 0.8% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.4%)
• Focus IV 2018–2026 · 0.6% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.2%)
• Mondeo V 2015–2022 · 0.6% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.3%)
• C-MAX II / Grand C-MAX 2010–2020 · 0.5% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.2%)

Start the engine cold and watch for smoke and an uneven idle. Listen for blowing noises under the car.

• Kuga I 2008–2012 · 11.2% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.2%)
• Fiesta VI 2008–2018 · 4.5% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.4%)
• Focus III 2011–2019 · 5.9% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.3%)
• Focus II 2005–2012 · 5.8% at 16+ yrs (national 2.6%)
• Ka II 2008–2016 · 3.9% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.8%)
• C-MAX I 2005–2020 · 4.0% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.0%)
• Focus IV 2018–2026 · 0.6% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.2%)

Push each corner down firmly: the car should rebound once. Look for oil on the dampers and whether the car sits level.

• Fiesta VI 2008–2018 · 17.1% at 7–8 yrs (national 11.4%)
• Mondeo V 2015–2022 · 17.0% at 7–8 yrs (national 11.3%)
• Focus III 2011–2019 · 16.3% at 7–8 yrs (national 10.9%)

Walk around with the lights, indicators, brake lights and rear fog light on. Look for moisture in the headlights.

• Mondeo IV 2007–2014 · 7.9% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.2%)
• C-MAX I 2005–2020 · 7.3% at 16+ yrs (national 3.5%)
• Kuga II 2013–2020 · 2.1% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.2%)

Look behind the front wheels at the rubber boots: no tears or grease around them. Drive a tight turn: no clicking noise.

• Kuga I 2008–2012 · 1.8% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.5%)
• Mustang Mach-E 2020–2026 · 1.1% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.5%)
• Fiesta VI 2008–2018 · 1.1% at 16+ yrs (national 0.7%)

Pull each belt out quickly: it should lock. The airbag light goes out after starting.

• Fiesta VI 2008–2018 · 8.1% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.0%)
• Ka II 2008–2016 · 6.1% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.9%)

Listen for clunks or knocks over speed bumps on the test drive. The car should not wander when braking.

• Mondeo IV 2007–2014 · 2.9% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.0%)
• C-MAX I 2005–2020 · 2.9% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.2%)

Turn the wheel while stationary: no play, knocking or heavy spot. On the test drive the car should keep running straight.

• Mustang Mach-E 2020–2026 · 6.7% at 3–4 yrs (national 4.5%)

Check the tread and look for uneven wear: that points to an alignment problem. The DOT code on the tyre tells its age.

• Mondeo V 2015–2022 · 3.1% at 9–10 yrs (national 1.5%)

Look under the engine and where the car was parked. Open the bonnet and look for wet, greasy spots.

• Ka II 2008–2016 · 1.9% at 16+ yrs (national 1.1%)

Look under the sills, in the wheel arches and at the suspension mounts, and press on suspicious spots. Watch for fresh sealant or new underbody coating.

• Focus II 2005–2012 · 0.8% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.4%)

Start cold and listen for ticking, watch for smoke and jerks when shifting.

• C-MAX II / Grand C-MAX 2010–2020 · 1.0% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.7%)

On the test drive, listen for a humming noise that rises with speed.

• Ka II 2008–2016 · 0.4% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.1%)

Use a torch to look along the lines near the wheels and rear axle: no thick rust or wet spots.