2018 Ford Ka+ problems
The 2018 Ford Ka+ was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 1.25/1.4/1.6 Ti-VCT. It has no documented serious faults for the cars of that year. Outside the engine, 2 documented faults affect 2018 cars, such as 12 V battery charge management system fault (campaign 19S21).
2018 Ford Ka+ score: good reliability
Calculated using only 3 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine9.31 fault
- Gearbox9.31 fault
- Suspension7.6Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.0 times the defects normal for its age
- Brakes8.2Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.7 times the defects normal for its age
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering7.4Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.0 times the defects normal for its age
- Electrical system8.61 fault
- Headlights and lights5.7Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.7 times the defects normal for its age
- Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior7.4Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.0 times the defects normal for its age
- Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults
What changes compared with the 2017 Ford Ka+
The same engines and the same documented faults as in 2017.
1.25/1.4/1.6 Ti-VCT engine in the 2018 Ford Ka+
Names: 1.2 Ti-VCT 70 · 1.2 Ti-VCT 85
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1.2 Ti-VCT 70/85 hp, 1,196 cc (Ford Ka+)
70–85 hp
Gebrauchtwagenberater states that «neither the four-cylinder nor the three-cylinder gives any known serious problems» in the Ka+, with a simple design that keeps repair costs low.[2]
Faults that affect 2018 cars
The Ford Ka+ 1.25/1.4/1.6 Ti-VCT: all its faults and what to checkFaults outside the engine in the 2018 Ford Ka+
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectrical system12 V battery charge management system fault (campaign 19S21)According to the fiches-auto.fr fiche, campaign 19S21 (August 2019) covers Ka+ models built between September 2017 and May 2019 because the battery charge monitoring system (BMS) may malfunction.
- Medium severityFrequency: RareGearbox and clutchClutch and manual gearbox: early failures, noises and difficult reverse gearAccording to testimonials on fiches-auto.fr, the Ka+ racks up clutch failures (one at 10,100 km, another at 50,000 km) and manual gearbox faults, with clicks, jerks and difficult reverse gear on the 1.2 Ti-VCT 85 hp.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Ford Ka+ reliable?
The 2018 Ford Ka+ was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 1.25/1.4/1.6 Ti-VCT. It has no documented serious faults for the cars of that year. Outside the engine, 2 documented faults affect 2018 cars, such as 12 V battery charge management system fault (campaign 19S21).
Is the 2018 Ford Ka+ better than the 2017?
Going by the documented faults, they are the same: the same engines and the same faults affect the 2017 and 2018 cars. Choose on condition, mileage and maintenance history.
What is the best year for the Ford Ka+?
According to our score, the best are 2020 and 2016 (8.9/10). The year with the worst score is 2017 (8.5/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2018 Ford Ka+ have?
The most important ones documented for 2018 cars are: 12 V battery charge management system fault (campaign 19S21) (electrical system, medium severity), clutch and manual gearbox: early failures, noises and difficult reverse gear (gearbox and clutch, medium severity) and misfires from coils or spark plugs (1.25/1.4/1.6 Ti-VCT, low severity).
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Sources
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- Ford KaWikipedia · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
- Ford Ka+ (2016-2020): typische Probleme & KrankheitenGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German