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Ford Kuga III faults

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

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Reliability
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3 known faults

1.5 EcoBoost 120

  1. Cracked 1.5 EcoBoost injectors: fuel leak and fire risk

    Manufacturer recall

    An injector can crack and leak fuel onto the hot engine. Recall 22S73 (2022) adds a software update that detects a drop in fuel pressure, reduces power and lights a warning, along with a drain pipe; 24S16 followed, then in 2026 a broader campaign covering 1.5 EcoBoost vehicles built between November 2018 and May 2024.

    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
    1.5 EcoBoost 120, 1.5 EcoBoost 150
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.5 EcoBoost 150

  1. Cracked 1.5 EcoBoost injectors: fuel leak and fire risk

    Manufacturer recall

    An injector can crack and leak fuel onto the hot engine. Recall 22S73 (2022) adds a software update that detects a drop in fuel pressure, reduces power and lights a warning, along with a drain pipe; 24S16 followed, then in 2026 a broader campaign covering 1.5 EcoBoost vehicles built between November 2018 and May 2024.

    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
    1.5 EcoBoost 120, 1.5 EcoBoost 150
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

2.5 FHEV 190

  1. 2.5 hybrid engine block rupture: oil leak and fire risk

    Manufacturer recall

    Two campaigns target the 2.5 engine of the hybrids. Campaign 22S47 (PHEVs built between August 2019 and June 2022): a connecting rod can pierce the engine block, and oil collects in the lower undertray near the catalytic converter. Campaign 23S27 (HEVs and PHEVs built between July 2019 and April 2023): if the combustion engine is damaged, the sump or block can rupture if the electric motor is not disconnected. The remedy includes a modification of the engine compartment.

    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
    2.5 FHEV 190, 2.5 PHEV 225
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

2.5 PHEV 225

  1. PHEV high-voltage battery: overheating and fire risk

    Manufacturer recall

    As early as 2020, Ford recalled Kuga PHEVs produced in Valencia and asked owners to stop charging them: battery cells could overheat (contamination by particles) with a risk of fire. Batteries from production between 1 July 2019 and 15 July 2020 were replaced. New campaigns (including 25SC4) followed: an update to the battery control software and replacement of the battery if an anomaly is detected.

    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
    2.5 PHEV 225
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. 2.5 hybrid engine block rupture: oil leak and fire risk

    Manufacturer recall

    Two campaigns target the 2.5 engine of the hybrids. Campaign 22S47 (PHEVs built between August 2019 and June 2022): a connecting rod can pierce the engine block, and oil collects in the lower undertray near the catalytic converter. Campaign 23S27 (HEVs and PHEVs built between July 2019 and April 2023): if the combustion engine is damaged, the sump or block can rupture if the electric motor is not disconnected. The remedy includes a modification of the engine compartment.

    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
    2.5 FHEV 190, 2.5 PHEV 225
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

No recurring fault documented for: 1.5 EcoBlue 120, 2.0 EcoBlue 150 mHEV, 2.0 EcoBlue 190 AWD.

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