Advice: My car has broken down - what should I do?
FixMyCar looks at what you should do to stay safe if your car breaks down.
Ellie Dyer-Brown, over 4 years ago 3 mins read
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Ford was the first carmaker to introduce a vehicle assembly line, speeding up the process of production and bringing cars to more people than ever before. The brand's motorsport credentials are equally impressive. In the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race, Ford ended Ferrari's six-year winning streak, beating the likes of Porsche and Lamborghini to the title with an ever-popular GT40.
Jim Morrison, the lead singer of rock band The Doors, famously adored his 1967 Ford Shelby GT500, the only car he ever owned. It is a mystery to this day where the vehicle ended up after his death.
Find out the average price of a Ford service or MOT here, or read this guide to see how Ford's maintenance costs compare with Vauxhall and Volkswagen.
For Ford, the Ka was a pioneering car in Europe - the first example of a new design generation called New Edge. Though no longer in production, its impact on the emerging city car segment in the 1990s will be remembered, even as drivers move towards small SUVs like the Puma. With a top speed of 100 to 110 mph, depending on the engine configuration, the Ka has never been about raw power; instead, it provides a small and economical option for urban driving, earning the title of 'Best City Car' from WhatCar? in 1999. Common problems with the Ka include a blocked diesel particulate filter (DPF), engine misfires, and electronic issues.
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