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Ford Kuga II faults

3 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
4.0/5

3 known faults

2.0 TDCi 140

  1. 2.0 TDCi: sensitive particulate filter and injectors

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    L'argus reports a loss of power on the TDCi with the particulate filter warning light on, which is resolved by regeneration or even filter replacement, and classifies the 2.0 TDCi among engines to watch (clogged particulate filter, injector sensitivity). Car Verif places the particulate filter and injectors of the TDCi among the points to check first.

    Versions
    2.0 TDCi 140, 2.0 TDCi 150, 2.0 TDCi 180 4x4
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

2.0 TDCi 150

  1. 2.0 TDCi: sensitive particulate filter and injectors

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    L'argus reports a loss of power on the TDCi with the particulate filter warning light on, which is resolved by regeneration or even filter replacement, and classifies the 2.0 TDCi among engines to watch (clogged particulate filter, injector sensitivity). Car Verif places the particulate filter and injectors of the TDCi among the points to check first.

    Versions
    2.0 TDCi 140, 2.0 TDCi 150, 2.0 TDCi 180 4x4
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

2.0 TDCi 180 4x4

  1. 2.0 TDCi: sensitive particulate filter and injectors

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    L'argus reports a loss of power on the TDCi with the particulate filter warning light on, which is resolved by regeneration or even filter replacement, and classifies the 2.0 TDCi among engines to watch (clogged particulate filter, injector sensitivity). Car Verif places the particulate filter and injectors of the TDCi among the points to check first.

    Versions
    2.0 TDCi 140, 2.0 TDCi 150, 2.0 TDCi 180 4x4
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. PowerShift gearbox: jolts and automatic gearbox failures

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The PowerShift dual-clutch automatic gearbox (2.0 TDCi) has been the subject of owner reports: shuddering or jolts when changing gear, and one case of clutch and flywheel replacement on a 2014 2.0 TDCi. Car Verif requires flawless gearbox operation before purchase. These accounts are testimonies, not a manufacturer campaign.

    Versions
    2.0 TDCi 180 4x4
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.6 EcoBoost 182 4x4

  1. 1.6 EcoBoost: cylinder head overheating and fire risk

    Manufacturer recall

    A lack of coolant can cause localised overheating of the cylinder head, which can crack with an oil leak under pressure and, more rarely, a fire. L'argus identifies 3,537 vehicles affected in France, including the Kuga 2. Ford fits a coolant level sensor with its wiring harness. In South Africa, 4,556 Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost vehicles built between December 2012 and February 2014 were recalled.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.6 EcoBoost 182 4x4
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

No recurring fault documented for: 1.5 TDCi 120.

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