Ka II · 2008–2016

Ford Ka 1.2 Ka II · 69 hp (2008 to 2016)

The Ford Ka 1.2 of the Ka II generation uses the FIRE 1.2 8V petrol engine with 69 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 69 PS / 51 kW
Displacement: 1 242 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: FIRE 1.2 8V
Period covered: 2008–2016
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

69 hp (51 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2008 to 2016.

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In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation. The FIRE 1.2 8V engine is also fitted to: Fiat Panda (Panda II), Fiat Panda (Panda III / Pandina), Fiat Punto (Punto II), Fiat Punto (Grande Punto / Punto Evo), Fiat 500 (500 / 500C).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

20 000 km

12 months

Ford WSS-M2C913-C/D / WSS-M2C948-B / WSS-M2C950-A — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Ford Ka 1.2 Ka II?

The FIRE 1.2 8V petrol engine (1 242 cc), 69 hp (51 kW).

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Which oil for the Ford Ka 1.2?

A Ford WSS-M2C913-C/D / WSS-M2C948-B / WSS-M2C950-A-approved oil suited to the FIRE 1.2 8V engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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