Ford kuga 2.5 turbo problems. The main "sores" and shortcomings of the Ford Kuga (Ford Kuga) of the first generation. Prices for some parts

Ford Kuga- this is modern crossover that combines beauty, good equipment and some off-road qualities. In general, the car is good, for affordable money, it has been produced since 2008, but the generation has already changed, you can buy the second generation of Kuga. But on secondary market now there are many cars of the 1st generation with different mileage and at different prices. In general, the cars are reliable, but there are also disadvantages, we’ll talk about that now.

The 1st generation Ford Kuga was based on the C1 platform, and the 2nd generation Ford Focus and the Volvo S40 were also built on it. In the car comfortable lounge, more expensive than in the Ford Focus, in spirit more reminiscent of the Mondeo, but it looks simpler than the Volvo.

European versions have more diesel engines. There are 2 power options, the volume is 2 liters. And the gasoline engine here is a five-cylinder with a volume of 2.5 liters and a turbine. For Europe, there are 2 gearbox options: 6-speed manual or PowerShift automatic, which goes to diesel engines. For Russian market- automatic Aisin 55-51, they are installed to a 2.5-liter engine. For those who want more options, you should look for more expensive trim levels: Zetec and Titanium ..

In terms of reliability, the motors have proven themselves well, as well as the gearboxes. In general, the car is the same in terms of reliability as the Focus or Mondeo, they have many parts that are the same in the suspension and electrics. The Kug has a different interior design to match its price, it was made more premium. But the car was not particularly popular either in Russia or in Europe, because the price of Ford Kuga was the same as for Volkswagens in more expensive trim levels. But there was interest in cars brought from America, especially after 2011. In 2012, the 2nd generation Ford Kuga appeared. That is, only 4 years produced the 1st generation, the price of the car is quite good, the cost of maintenance too, spare parts are inexpensive.

Body

The body of the Ford Kuga is painted in the same way as the Mondeo of the same years, because the same painting technology was used, but it cannot be called ideal. But if the car is less than 10 years old, then the body will be in good condition. Corrosion can appear on the seams and on the bottom. The appearance is decent, over time, chrome can climb or the lower grilles can break front bumper. But if you drive carefully and wash all the cavities of the bottom once a season, then there will be no corrosion, even anticorrosive should be done.

Salon

The interior is simple but stylish, decent quality materials. Everything is in the style of Ford, it is convenient to use the instruments and all the functions of the car. After some time, knocks may appear at back door, also, the trunk shelves fall off over time, and there may be minor electrical failures. Sometimes it happens that the power windows stop working. With chairs, you also need to be careful if your weight is more than 100 kg., Because they have rather weak fittings.

And the rear-view mirrors begin to vibrate over time, regardless of the configuration. In general, on trifles, there are a lot of things that can break, but it is not difficult to fix it and it is inexpensive. After many years of operation, scratches may appear on the plastic, and in places where contacts often occur, the coating will peel off. The fabric interior easily absorbs dirt, so it is advisable to dry-clean the interior every 5 years. Also, after 5 years of operation, rubber seals on the doors may creep, this will lead to the fact that the doors will close with a not very pleasant sound, and the sound insulation will deteriorate.

Electronics

The electrical parts are made quite well, and there are no complex electronics in the car. Therefore, Kugi will not have problems with electronics in the near future. If there are cases that the outdoor lighting module fails, this means that moisture from the niche got into it windshield. In this niche, leaks sometimes begin.

Here, the cause may be clogged drains or cracked sealant. So, if you see that the mat has become wet on driving position, then this means that you need to check whether everything is in order with the drains from the windshield. The tightness of all control units is quite low, so if water gets into them, they will not work very well.

There are cases that over time, the wiring under the bottom can also fail, for example, parking sensors malfunction. Also, the engine and lambda ignition modules do not live long. And on diesel engines, glow plugs also do not last long. As for the generators, they can also fail if the car has traveled through the mud. There are times when the fuel level sensor can fail even for a very short time. high mileage. But in general, the car is reliable and apart from the above in terms of interior, electronics and bodywork, there is nothing else.

Suspension, handling and brakes

The braking system in the Ford Kuga is without any problems, sometimes it happens that the ABS unit fails. But since the car is heavy and powerful, the brakes in it are seriously loaded, but despite this, the resource of the discs and pads is quite serious, 60,000 km. - the resource of the disks, and the pads - 30,000 km. And there are cases that the disks serve for 150,000 km each. It already depends on driving style.

The suspension is solid, with MacPherson struts up front and a more complex multi-link rear. Even after 100,000 km. mileage, all parts of the front suspension (silent blocks, ball bearings) are in excellent condition. Unless, the support of the rack can sag, this will already require intervention. By this run, the shock absorbers are also not as good as new ones, but they do not leak yet. So at 100,000 km. mileage the car still decently drives.

rear multi-link suspension more complex. The wear of silent blocks is already noticeable after 80,000 km. run. If the car is not heavily loaded, then 150,000 km. the rear suspension will last. And the shock absorbers in terms of service life are the same as on the front suspension. Also, the disadvantage is that the manufacturer tends to change the assembly parts, which is not always convenient in terms of finances. But for those who want to save money, you can supply spare parts from Mazda or Volvo, in most cases they are the same.

But wheel bearings in Fords are a weak link, in Kug too. They wear out quickly because they are poorly sealed and have little lubrication, this leads to the fact that there is noise, and after a while they jam. Therefore, it is best to put wheel bearings from Volvo after wear, they are made of better quality.

Steering does not cause problems, because a reliable rack with long-playing tips is installed here. But if you put more wide rubber, then the rail and tips will wear out faster, but they can be easily and quickly changed, these spare parts are not a problem.

Transmission

It's not all that simple here. The most problem-free are cars with front-wheel drive and mechanical box gears. After many years, it will be necessary to change the 2nd mass flywheel and that's it.
But cars with all-wheel drive the Haldex coupling is considered a problematic node, it needs to be changed oil every 50,000 km., And it also does not particularly tolerate slippage. It may fail the pump and its other elements. Until 2009, a Haldex 3 coupling was installed, the pump breaks down in it. And after 2009, the 4th generation of Haldex appeared, there were already fewer problems in it, but you still need to follow it.

To determine that the clutch pump has failed, you just need to see that the message “AWD is faulty” lights up on the instrument panel. Repairs will not be very expensive - in the region of 10,000 rubles, if only it's an electrician. It also happens that the wiring in the electronics of the unit fails and its contacts may deteriorate, especially if you often drive off-road and dirt gets into this unit.

If you actively use all-wheel drive, then filters and oil must be changed on time, there is only half a liter of oil in the clutch, so if its level decreases slightly, this will cause noticeable damage to the clutch. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that there is no oil leakage through the seals. If the pump is out of order, then it is better to buy a new one, but it is better to take the filter from Volvo.

In Russia, most of the cars with automatic transmission Aisin AW55-51, it was also installed on many Volvo models. This box is quite reliable, except that its gas turbine linings do not last very long and the valve body also does not last very long. And all because it does not tolerate pollution, the solenoids are also not very strong. And the design is not so simple to repair such a box in the garage, for repairs you will need to go to the service.

But if you change the oil in the box in time, then it will last 250,000 km, or maybe more. By the way, it does not even overheat, because it is connected to an external radiator. So, you can safely buy cars with an automatic transmission, the main thing is to check its condition at the time of purchase so that the gears turn on smoothly and the car does not twitch.

There are also robotic box- PowerShift, it was installed on diesel configurations. Now things aren't going so well for her. This is a 6 speed preselective. It needs to be serviced and oil changed more often, because it gets dirty quickly. Solenoids and clutch often fail. The design is quite complicated, so it is necessary to repair in specialized services, and there the repair will cost big money. Parts also cost money.

If oil leaks or vibrations appear, this means that the oil has become contaminated, overheating has begun and, with a long load, the clutch slips. This means that this does not happen while the box is still working, you just need to change the oil every 30,000 km. and she's still driving. And the filter with a pollution sensor also needs to be changed immediately. If you don’t drive through traffic jams and change the oil on time, then your 250,000 km. it will also serve, if you drive through traffic jams, then the resource will decrease to 150,000 km.

Motors

Motors are different, power varies from 140 to 200 hp. With. gasoline engine here - 2.5 turbo, the same as in Volvo. In order for it to work well in the Ford Kuga, it has been slightly modified. But his resource is quite large, without much difficulty he is 500,000 km. will serve, if it is not specifically killed, then it will last longer.

The motor has a timing belt, which has a long service life, it must be changed every 100,000 km. The main thing is that the oil does not get on the belt, because this will quickly disable it. If there is a Pierburg fuel pump in the car, then you need to know that it breaks down every 2-3 years, so it’s better to install some kind of non-original one right after the breakdown. Also, we must not forget to clean the radiator, especially if the car drives around the city most of the time.

When choosing a car, we pay attention to the corporate appearance, interior comfort and equipment reliability. Crossover Ford Kuga acquired many positive properties in the first generation. So why did the company release a second one soon after? The brand inherited both the pros and cons of the crossovers of that time. Therefore, owners and those planning to purchase should be aware of the obvious shortcomings of the 2008-2012 Ford Kuga.

Weaknesses of the first-generation Ford Kuga crossover

Spectacular appearance hides frankly weak sides of the car:

engines;
turbochargers;
welds;
electronics;
salon.

Now more…

Diesel engines create much more problems than petrol counterparts. Most of the problems are related to the intake air supply or fuel system. Vibration is often noted at idle or during acceleration. Bad smell and increased consumption fuel during particulate filter regeneration sometimes combined with sensor problems particulate filter. Poor quality fuel accelerates injector wear. Flywheel performance also degrades significantly over time. Will have to replace it too.

Gasoline engines do not require as careful maintenance as diesel engines, but they are not without drawbacks. It would seem that an impressive tank volume of 66 liters should be more than enough, but in urban conditions, the inefficiency of fuel consumption is especially noticeable.

Turbochargers.

Powerful diesel engines put a lot of stress on turbochargers and significantly reduce their life. With mileage, turbine blades wear out more and more, because they are subjected to constant mechanical damage. Imbalance of the impeller also causes freezing in severe frosts. AT basic configuration an additional node is not available, the installation of which can eliminate this drawback.

Corroding seams can appear in hidden areas of the body, on the bottom or in the niche of the windshield as a result of poor assembly. A direct consequence of insufficient tightness is the flow of water into the passenger compartment. It is unpleasant in itself, but if the accumulated moisture penetrates the electronic equipment of the vehicle and disables it, trouble cannot be avoided. Pay attention to such a serious sore as early as possible. This will eliminate the need for costly repairs.

Electronics.

The failure of electronic modules is most often associated with insufficient tightness and moisture ingress. Combined with frankly poor quality windshield welds, this is a real disaster. Periodically, breakdowns of the suspension and fuel level sensors occur. A short circuit in the oil separator cup heating system instantly blows the fuse. Concerning diesel engines quite often you will have to replace the glow plugs. In cases of intensive operation, generators are not particularly reliable.

Cars of the brand are distinguished by acceptable sound insulation. But if you are not careful and do not listen to operating tips, you will have to put up with annoying creaking of the seats, knocking of the fixing bushes and the rear door, vibration of the hood and rear-view mirror, as well as the unpleasant noise of the interior temperature fan.

Among vulnerabilities coogee special attention Deserves spacious interior and trunk. There is hardly enough space in the rear seats even for three people of average build. Not enough space for cargo. The silver on many decorative elements is subject to scratches and gradual flaking. Rubber seals that protect against wind noise weaken rather quickly and need to be replaced after five years.

The main disadvantages of Ford Kuga 2008-2012 release

flaws in the ergonomics of the cabin and trunk;
particulate filter;
rear silent blocks must be replaced only assembled with levers;
too high fuel consumption in the petrol version;
unpleasant noise due to vibration of the hood or rear-view mirror;
poor sealing of seams, the likelihood of corrosion and moisture penetration;
the capabilities of the car as an SUV leave much to be desired;
starting the engine in cold weather sometimes helps only warming up.

Conclusion.

judge the quality crossover Ford Kuga is a subjective decision for every driver. Someone will like the cross-country ability, responsiveness of control, the characteristics of electronic equipment and engine power, the quality-price ratio. Someone will not appreciate the uneconomical consumption of gasoline, rather weak sound insulation, cramped cabin and trunk, and rigidity.

It all depends on personal preferences, design features and operating conditions, but in any case, before buying a vehicle, you should familiarize yourself with the indicated troubles of the 1st generation Ford Kuga and make a choice based on them.

Weaknesses and main disadvantages of Ford Kuga with mileage was last modified: October 15th, 2018 by Administrator

➖ Build quality
➖ Ergonomics
➖ Visibility
➖ Fuel consumption

pros

➕ Manageability
➕ Suspension
➕ Patency
➕ Comfortable interior

The advantages and disadvantages of the 2018-2019 Ford Kuga in a new body are identified based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of the 2nd generation Ford Kuga 2.5 and 1.5 turbo with automatic, front-wheel drive and 4x4 all-wheel drive can be found in the stories below:

Owner reviews

The car is comfortable for long hauls over 1,000 km per day. We drove both on highways and on military primers, climbed along scree roads into the mountains (without extreme sports) - Kuga 2 rides confidently, taxis when sliding, does not go back when stopping on a reverse slope, you can start off calmly as if on a flat one.

Up to 140 km / h, the speed is not particularly felt, it becomes noisy faster and vibrations appear, but the course keeps confidently and at 160. The machine as a whole is balanced, it has no frankly weak points.

The turbocharged engine in the city pulls quite briskly, for sharp overtaking on the highway there is a Sport, or with a button down.

The suspension is more urban on country roads, you won’t go fast, it will pass through a virgin field, along rainy forest roads, along a flat beach, it steers nicely. For 30,000 km nothing has arisen, the interval between maintenance is 15,000 km. General impression— a typical urban crossover: comfortable, peppy, with its pleasant little things.

But at the same time, I don’t like the layout: the body is narrow, tall and elongated (compared to classmates). The wide A-pillar blocks the side view, the mirrors do not fold all the way and eventually stick out, there is a backlight for the legs, it’s not clear why, but there is no backlight for the glove box, the tailgate has a closing handle on only one side, so when the right hand is busy, you need to contrive to get it close and the move is quite hard, a weak woman will have to hang on it.

Igor Suvorov drives Ford Kuga 1.6 (150 hp) AWD AT 2015

You can switch the speed on the automatic gearbox in manual mode. Very comfortable seats, you sit in the car like in a spacecraft. Nice flat square volume luggage compartment with the rear seats folded down.

Ford Kuga II holds the road perfectly, the car is very maneuverable when driving around the city. And it's very cool to refuel gasoline: I opened the hatch and there are no traffic jams, put the gun in and took out the gun, clean and comfortable.

Gasoline consumption fell sharply after 40,000 km, the car began to consume 2 liters less gasoline. It's strange, why such a long break-in period? The trunk in rainy weather sometimes does not open from the foot on the first try. Doors also sometimes (very rarely) do not open on the first try with keyless entry.

Yes, the side windows in the rain for some reason get dirty very quickly. There was only one complaint - after 35,000 km, the engine cooling bypass failed, it was changed under warranty, despite the fact that he never came to MOT, he changed the oil and filter on his own.

Nikolay Sheryshev, drives Ford Kuga 1.6 (150 hp) AWD AT 2013

Video review

Very comfortable and pleasant to drive a car, many options, chic a roof with a panoramic view, excellent bi-xenon, very comfortable famous door that opens with a foot, excellent seats that proved to be very good on long trips (1,300 km without stopping you can safely drive), good interior trim materials, decent dynamics, good brakes, very good soundproofing, comfortable suspension, sharp steering, the car is comfortable at speeds up to 200 km / h.

But there are jambs: the box squeaks, pushes and kicks, steering rack knocks and asks for a replacement, the props crunch, the saber has rubbed holes in the back door to the metal, the keyless entry falls off, the music is full of noise, the steering column clicks, the speedometer is crooked, the hood vibrates at idle, the tailgate opens from the foot, then it doesn’t, something creaks, taps, rattles, the tire pressure monitoring system does not work, the washer level sensor too ...

In addition to this, faced with complete reluctance official dealers do anything within the scope of their warranty obligations. Complete from the word "absolutely". Frostbitten boys. And I received exactly the same attitude from the head Russian Ford ...

Dmitry Gaidash, drives a Ford Kuga 1.6 (182 hp) AWD automatic 2016

Where could I buy?

After being picked up, we drove the first 200 km - average consumption showed 8.6 liters. In the city, consumption with all warm-ups and idling showed 13.9 liters. It's a smooth ride.

You understand, while I run in, I do not force. Departure was out of town, at a distance of 200 km one way — consumption has already shown 7.3 liters. I fill in the 92nd gasoline, the seller advised me to drive only on the 92nd, I don’t know how correct it is, what are you filling in?

Now the mileage is already in the region of 900 km. The car warms up very quickly, 5-10 minutes and the temperature arrow went up. It feels like it’s not a car, but an airplane, it’s quiet, calm and comfortable inside. The seats also warm up very quickly.

Another big plus, which was paid attention to, is blowing the rear passengers. On Kuga, it is a plus for heating the legs. I don't think so on the CX-5. We carry a child in the back. Another plus is the tilt-adjustable rear row seats.

I started the car even at -30 degrees (after 12 hours of inactivity), there are no hints at all that the Kuga will not start. The salon is warm, and in the current frosts I sit freely in a T-shirt.

As for handling - generally a buzz. Neither ice nor snow porridge is felt between the lanes. When overtaking everything is smooth and calm, you sit high, the review is excellent. Rubber costs Nokia 5 R17 (received as a gift from the salon).

Review of Ford Kuga 1.5 turbo (150 hp) with automatic and all-wheel drive 2018

I will compare Kuga with my former Suzuki Grand Vitara. Exterior. Like the front. Still, the muzzle adorned this unit. I do not like the previous body (the front of some squinted). Nothing has changed on the side, indifferent. Behind a little changed for the better.

Salon. The width on the front row is the same as on the Suzuki. The seats are more comfortable. I settled down immediately, the lumbar support is good, as well as the lateral one. The right leg does not get tired.

The heated front windshield is a wonderful thing, perhaps the most useful after the air conditioner. There is no need to wait for the engine to heat up, and when, in turn, the warm air heats the glass, which means that there is no need to make ridiculous movements with the scraper.

It is quite spacious under the hood, but the neck for washing centimeters is a little higher - it would be more convenient. Here's what I definitely don't like is the lack of a dipstick to check the oil in the automatic transmission.

Suspension. Compromise solution. I can evaluate quite objectively, since every day I go to work and from work along the same path (expensive). In those places where I remembered everyone, starting with the road builders and ending with our supreme power, with bad words, now I fly by unnoticed, well, or almost unnoticed.

Engine. What he wanted, he got. A simple volumetric aspirator. Someone may not have enough traction, but I have enough wave, and in extreme cases there is a sport mode. That's just to serve (change the oil) once every 15,000 km. For me it's a clear blasphemy.

The owner drives a 2016 Ford Kuga 2.5 (150 HP) AT AWD.

I have standard equipment but it has everything you need. Front drive. The car holds fine and dry road, and a big downpour with puddles. Someone wrote that Kuga does not eat rut - they lie! Normally Ford digests it, any car will feel this lack of our roads. In a normal smear, outside the asphalt and after the rain, the car drives confidently and does not grimace.

Kug's handling is excellent and turns perfectly, even on a circular. With a high-speed approach, there is no roll! Do not listen to anyone, since I also read somewhere that it is very heeling.

This is my first automatic, and it seems to me that the mechanics would be faster. Gear shifting slower than expected. Also frustrating expense. On the highway at a speed of 110-130 km / h, 9.5 - 10 liters are needed, and at 140-150 - already 10-11 liters. In the city - 12 liters.

Review of the Ford Kuga 2.5 (150 hp) with a 2019 automatic

Ford Kuga became the first mid-size crossover of the European division of FORD. Kuga is developed on the C1 platform, which underlies Ford Focus and Ford C-Max. Serial production of the crossover began in February 2008.

Engines

In the asset Ford Kuga Gas engine 2.5L turbocharged 200 hp and turbodiesels with a working volume of 2.0 liters - 136, 140 and 163 hp.

The Kuga petrol unit does not have any major problems, thanks to a reliable, time-tested design. The gas distribution mechanism is driven by a toothed belt.

Diesel engines have a timing chain drive. Unlike their gasoline counterpart, diesel engines sometimes give their owners a little trouble. But as a rule, it does not come to serious interventions and repairs. More often problems are caused by air leaks in the fuel system or at the intake. Some owners note a noticeable vibration when the engine is idling or during intensive acceleration at the moment the needle passes the speed indicator in the range of 1800 - 2100 rpm. Vibrations at idle in winter are facilitated by engine support pads tanning in the cold.

To reduce harmful emissions in the exhaust system exhaust gases turbodiesels are equipped with a DPF particulate filter. Depending on the operating modes of the diesel Ford Kuga, about once every 1000 km when driving on the highway or 500 km, the particulate filter regeneration mode starts in the urban cycle. At the same time, the hourly fuel consumption at idle increases from the usual 0.5-0.6 l / h to 2.0 l / h, a pungent smell of burning appears and the cooling system fan is activated. The duration of the process is on average about 5 minutes. When driving on the highway, the regeneration process is almost not noticeable. On 2008 cars, problems with the particulate filter sensor often appear. A new sensor will require about 6 thousand rubles.

On diesel engines with a capacity of 163 hp. sometimes there are problems with the turbocharger with a run of more than 30-40 thousand km. Turbine blades are mechanically damaged and bent. Part of the Kuga with such an engine fell under the revocable company due to possible problems with turbocharger.

Some copies required the replacement of the flywheel due to the play that appeared, accompanied by a knock. The problem arose with a run of more than 30-50 thousand km. A new flywheel cost 10-12 thousand rubles.

There are frequent cases of failure of the fuel level sensor in the fuel tank, which indicates underfilling when the tank is fully filled.

Transmission

All Kuga engines are matched with 6 manual transmission. The gasoline unit, in addition, is equipped with a 5-speed "automatic" of the company "Aisin", and diesel engine- robotic 6-speed Power Shift by Getrag. Ford Kuga owners have no problems with gearboxes.

Per connection rear axle the Haldex coupling answers. The Ford Kuga was originally equipped with a third-generation clutch, which causes a lot of problems. The clutch was later replaced fourth generation with a more robust design. Couplings of the third generation gave up at a run of more than 40-60 thousand km due to the failure of the pump. I had to pay about 20-25 thousand rubles for a new pump. The 4th generation clutch pump is more durable. Pump failure can result in failure of the DEM clutch control unit. The new module is not cheap - from 80 to 100 thousand rubles. Block failure is caused by burnout of tracks in the block. Some electricians are able to repair a failed module, which is much cheaper than buying a new one.

Most often, problems with the pump appear in severe frosts. The pump cannot cope with thickened oil and the brushes of the electric pump begin to burn. A short circuit occurs. The standard 7.5A fuse does not have time to work and the unit burns out. This can be avoided by replacing the standard fuse with an analogue with a lower operating limit - 5A.

The old oil in the clogged coupling can also contribute to the failure of the Haldex pump. oil filter. In order to save yourself from possible problems, it is necessary to change the oil in the clutch along with the filter at least every 30 thousand km.

The display of the "AWD malfunction" display does not mean that the clutch is really out of order. Often the cause is a weak charge battery. After charging the battery or replacing it, the problem goes away.

Chassis

Crossover suspension endures movement on Russian roads. Frankly, there are no weak points in the chassis. Stabilizer struts go more than 70-90 thousand km. New inexpensive - about 600 rubles. By the same time, bushings are also suitable. front stabilizer. Wheel bearings run more than 100-150 thousand km. The original ones will cost 2.5-3 thousand rubles, and the work on replacing them will cost about 1000 rubles. Dealers for new hubs, along with work, ask about 6 thousand rubles. Shock absorbers serve more than 130-150 thousand km. Silent blocks of levers are surrendered with a run of more than 150-200 thousand km.

Conclusion

Ford Kuga, as strange as it may seem to many, turned out to be a fairly reliable car. This fact is confirmed by high reliability ratings in German statistics. The only weak point of the crossover is the Haldex clutch.

26.12.2017

Ford Kuga is enough famous car which needs no further introduction. First, this model was introduced in 2006, by those standards the car had such a futuristic design that few people believed in its serial production, which began 2 years later. Despite the fact that Ford has been preparing for the release of its first crossover for a long time, the car turned out to be quite interesting for motorists - original design, good equipment and adequate cost allowed the car to compete with the market leaders. But how reliable it turned out to be, now let's try to figure it out.

Specifications

Brand and body type - SUV, crossover;
Body dimensions (L x W x H), mm - 4443 x 1842 x 1677
Wheelbase, mm - 2690;;
Ground clearance, mm - 188;
Tire size - 235/55 R17;
Volume fuel tank, l – 66;
Curb weight, kg - 1584;
Gross weight, kg - 2160;
Trunk capacity, l - 360;
Options - Trend, Trend ECO, Titanium and Titanium S.

Problem areas Ford Kuga with mileage

Body flaws:

Paintwork- there are practically no complaints about the quality of painting, for neat drivers, the paintwork remains in good condition even after 7-8 years of operation. Over time, paint may begin to swell on the edges of the doors.

Chromium- chrome-plated body elements do not resist the effects of reagents, which we generously sprinkle on the roads, as a result, the chrome becomes cloudy and then starts to peel off. On vehicles that are operated in small towns (villages), this problem occurs less frequently.

Corrosion resistance- body parts have good protection against corrosion, thanks to this they confidently resist the onslaught of red disease, but some elements still require increased attention - rust may appear on welds, in hidden cavities of the bottom. Also, you should monitor the condition of the sealant at the seams, under the hood and around the windshield.

Windshield- quite soft, because of this, it quickly becomes covered with scratches and chips. The same problem is inherent in the protective plastic of the headlights.

Door seals– require replacement after 4-5 years of operation.

Common malfunctions of power units

Gas engine reliable and has a good resource - about 500,000 km. The timing wire is belt, the interval for replacing the belt and rollers is 120,000 km, but many owners recommend that this procedure be carried out every 90-100 thousand kilometers. The main weak points are the crankcase ventilation system (it quickly becomes dirty, if there is a problem, the engine starts to howl during operation), ignition modules, seals (oil seals), a generator (to shed its service life, you need to avoid trips through the mud and keep under the hood clean) .

The disadvantages of this motor also include:

A small resource of the original fuel pump- On average, it lasts 2-3 years.

Cooling radiator has rather small honeycombs, because of this it quickly clogs. If the radiator is not monitored (cleaned 1-2 times a year), the risk of overheating the motor increases.

Exhaust system loses its seal over time. The reason is the wear of pipe seals at the joints.

Turbine, this part cannot be called problematic (as a rule, it serves 200,000 km or more), but the cost of replacing it becomes an unpleasant surprise for many (from 400 USD).

Fuel level sensor, as on other related models, is not famous for its reliability, it can fail even after 10-20 thousand km.

Diesel

Diesel engines, like gasoline engines, have mainly positive reviews. Unlike gasoline power unit, this type of engine is equipped not only timing belt, but also by a chain drive - it drives the camshaft. The chain serves for a long time, but subject to timely and high-quality service. If service intervals are not observed, the chain may stretch after 100-150 thousand km. When using a low viscosity oil, such as SAE20 and SAE30, the likelihood of scuffing on the crankshaft and its liners increases. In addition to maintenance, the engine is demanding on fuel quality, when using diesel fuel from a “canister”, the life of injectors, high pressure fuel pump, EGR valve and particulate filter is significantly reduced.

The main disadvantages of diesel engines:

Deterioration of dynamics and failures at sharp acceleration : the problem, as a rule, lies in the fuel system - due to leaky seals, it starts to suck in air.

Increased engine vibration Idling : this feature most often appears in the cold season - the rubber elements of the engine mounts tan, after a long warm-up the problem goes away.

Turbocharger: on a 163-horsepower engine, it can fail quite early (on a run of 100-120 thousand km), the reason is the bending of the blades as a result of mechanical damage (they ask for repairs from 70 USD). The main cause of the problem is starting the engine in severe frosts.

dual mass flywheel, as a rule, fails on a run of 150-200 thousand km. Symptoms - a metallic rattle appears during acceleration.

Glow plugs on Ford Kuga, in comparison with other models, they have a limited resource - 60-80 thousand km. Some owners have experienced premature failure of the glow plug control unit, fortunately, such cases are isolated.

Vacuum brake pump by 100,000 km it starts to leak. There are two solutions to this problem: radical - replacing the pump with a new one (50-100 USD), and budgetary - replacing rivets with bolts (1-2 USD). The description of the procedure can be found on the forums and on YouTube.

Gearboxes

Mechanical and automatic transmission almost no negative reviews. The PowerShift robotic gearbox will not often bother with breakdowns, but only if it is serviced in a timely manner (oil change every 60,000 km). If you do not change the oil in a timely manner, PowerShift can present such an unpleasant surprise as clutch and solenoids failure. Also, untimely maintenance increases the likelihood of overheating of the box, which can result in oil smudges and increased vibration of the unit.

Four-wheel drive- on the Ford Kuga of the first years of production, a Haldex 3 clutch was installed, its weak point is a pump, very often fails after 60-80 thousand km. The replacement cost is about 400 USD. On cars manufactured in 2009 and later, the Haldex 4 clutch is installed, unlike the previous version, the problem with the pump is much less common. If the pump starts to leak, it is better not to tighten it with its replacement, as this can lead to premature failure of the DEM clutch control unit. Replacing the block costs 1000-1300 USD, for the repair of the block they ask from $ 200. Also, leakage of oil seals can be attributed to the common disadvantages of the coupling. It is worth noting that both nodes do not tolerate prolonged slippage and heavy loads. After 150,000 km, the CV joint needs to be replaced cardan shaft, if it malfunctions during connection rear wheels a characteristic clatter appears.

Suspension Ford Kuga

By design ford suspension Kuga is not much different from the Ford Focus co-platform: MacPherson in front, multi-link in the back. This combination allows you to comfortably move not only on the highway, but also far beyond its borders. The bolts of the rear transverse levers become sour over time, which makes it difficult to install the wheel alignment (the bolts have to be cut off with a grinder). To avoid additional costs, it is necessary to lubricate the fasteners of the levers at each maintenance.

Suspension resource:

Racks and stabilizer bushings - front 40-50 thousand km; rear - 60-70 thousand km.
Wheel bearings - 80-120 thousand km (the resource depends on the radius of the installed wheels, the larger the radius, the less the resource).
Silent blocks of levers - 150-200 thousand km.
Shock absorbers - 120-150 thousand km.
Rear suspension arms - 100-150 thousand km.

Steering- this node is reliable and rarely surprises. Steering tips serve on average 100-130 thousand km, thrust - up to 150-200 km.

brakes – brake system has one unpleasant feature - when the pads are worn more than 50%, an unpleasant squeak appears on some specimens, as a rule, when moving backward after a long forward movement. For trouble-free operation of calipers (they may start to wedge), it is necessary to periodically lubricate their guides.

Salon and electrics

Most trim elements Ford showroom Kuga are made of solid materials, and the build quality does not raise questions. Despite this, there are still a couple of shortcomings here - after 3-4 years of operation, abrasions appear on the leather sheath of the steering wheel and gear knob, and extraneous sounds (creaking, knocking) also appear. The main sources of extraneous sounds are the trunk shelf, seats and interior lamp.

Moisture in the cabin- may appear for two reasons: the air conditioner pipe or sealant at the seams, usually in the area of the windshield, loses its tightness. Moisture that has entered the passenger compartment can damage the equipment control units.

electrical equipment- Most often, power windows and the GEM module responsible for the operation of external lighting and light signaling fail.

Let's summarize:

Ford Kuga is a typical SUV designed for operation within the city, therefore, this car hardly suitable for lovers of frequent off-road rides, hunters and fishermen. Operating experience has shown that the Ford Kuga reliable car, also, this is confirmed by the positive reviews of the owners. The main disadvantages of the model include the unreliability of the Haldex coupling and the high cost of maintenance.

If you have experience in operating this car model, please tell us what problems and difficulties you had to face. Perhaps it is your review that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.