When choosing a car, we pay attention to the brand name appearance, interior comfort and reliability of equipment. Crossover Ford Kuga purchased many positive properties still in the first generation. So why did the company soon release a second one? The brand inherited both the pros and cons of 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 auto:

• engines;
• turbochargers;
• welds;
• electronics;
• salon.

Now more details...

Diesel engines create much more more problems than their gasoline counterparts. Most problems are related to the intake air supply or fuel system. In mode idle move or vibration is often observed during acceleration. Unpleasant smell And increased consumption fuel during particle filter regeneration is sometimes combined with sensor problems particulate filter. Poor quality fuel accelerates wear of injectors. Flywheel performance also deteriorates significantly over time. We'll have to replace that too.

Gasoline engines do not require as much care as diesel engines, but they are not without their drawbacks. It would seem that the 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 place a heavy load on turbochargers and significantly reduce their service life. With mileage, turbine blades wear out more and more, because they are subject to constant mechanical damage. Impeller imbalance also causes freezing in severe frosts. IN basic configuration An additional unit is not available, the installation of which can eliminate this drawback.

Corroded seams may appear in hidden areas of the body, on the underbody or in a niche windshield as a result not high-quality assembly. A direct consequence of insufficient sealing is water leaking into the cabin. 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 expensive repairs.

Electronics.

Failure of electronic modules is most often associated with insufficient sealing and moisture ingress. In combination with the windshield welds of frankly poor quality, this is a real disaster. Suspension and fuel level sensors break down periodically. A short circuit in the oil separator bowl heating system instantly leads to a blown fuse. Concerning diesel engines, quite often you will have to replace the glow plugs. In cases of intensive use, generators are not particularly reliable.

Cars of the brand have acceptable noise insulation. But if you are not careful and do not listen to operating advice, you will have to put up with annoying squeaks of seats, knocking of fixing bushings and back door, vibration of the hood and rear view mirror, as well as unpleasant noise of the interior temperature fan.

Among vulnerabilities Coogee special attention deserves the spaciousness of the interior and trunk. There is hardly enough space in the rear seats even for three people of average build. There is not enough space to accommodate cargo. Silver on many decorative elements is subject to scratches and gradual peeling. Rubber seals, protecting against wind noise, weaken quite quickly and require replacement after five years.

The main disadvantages of the Ford Kuga 2008-2012 release

1. flaws in the ergonomics of the interior and trunk;
2. particulate filter;
3. rear silent blocks must be replaced only as an assembly with levers;
4. too much high consumption fuel in the petrol version;
5. unpleasant noise due to vibration of the hood or rear view mirror;
6. poor sealing of seams, likelihood of corrosion and moisture penetration;
7. the car's capabilities as an SUV leave much to be desired;
8. Sometimes only warming up helps to start the engine in cold weather.

Conclusion.

Judge quality Ford crossover Kuga is a subjective decision for each driver. Some will like cross-country ability, responsiveness of controls, characteristics of electronic equipment and engine power, and the quality-price ratio. Some people will not appreciate the uneconomical gas mileage, poor sound insulation, cramped interior and trunk, and rigidity.

It all depends on personal preferences, design features and operating conditions, but in any case, before purchasing 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 Ford's disadvantages Kuga with mileage was last modified: October 15th, 2018 by Administrator

26.12.2017

Ford Kuga - 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 mass production, which began 2 years later. Despite the fact that Ford had been preparing for the release of its first crossover for a long time, the car turned out to be quite interesting for car enthusiasts - its original design, good equipment and adequate cost allowed the car to compete with market leaders. Now let’s try to figure out how reliable it turned out to be.

Specifications

Make and body type – B, hatchback;

Body dimensions (L x W x H), mm – 3750 x 1695 x 1530;

Wheelbase, mm – 2460;

Ground clearance, mm – 120;

Tire size – 175/65 R14, 155/80 R13;

Fuel tank volume, l – 43;

Curb weight, kg – 1085;

Total weight, kg – 1480;

Trunk capacity, l – 272 (737);

Options – Trend, Trend ECO, Titanium and Titanium S.

Problem areas of used Ford Kuga

Flaws body:

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

Chromium – chrome body elements do not withstand the effects of the reagents that we generously sprinkle on our roads; as a result, the chrome becomes cloudy and then begins to peel off. On cars that are used in small towns (villages), this problem is less common.

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

Windshield – quite soft, because of this, it quickly becomes covered with scratches and chips. The same problem occurs with the protective plastic of the headlights.

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

Common powertrain malfunctions

Gas engine – reliable and has a good service life – about 500,000 km. Timing belt wire, replacement interval for belt and rollers is 120,000 km, but many owners recommend this procedure once every 90-100 thousand kilometers. Main weaknesses– the crankcase ventilation system (it gets dirty quickly; if there is a problem, the engine starts howling during operation), ignition modules, seals (oil seals), generator (to shed its service life, you need to avoid traveling through mud and keep the underhood clean).

To the disadvantages of this motor also include:

Small resource of the original fuel pump – on average lasts 2-3 years.

Cooling radiator It has fairly small cells, which is why it gets clogged quickly. If you do not take care of the radiator (clean it 1-2 times a year), the risk of overheating the engine increases.

Exhaust system Over time, it loses its tightness. The reason is wear of the pipe seals at the joints.

Turbine , this part cannot be called problematic (as a rule, it lasts 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 and can fail after 10-20 thousand km.

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

The main disadvantages of diesel engines:

Deterioration in dynamics and dips during sudden acceleration : the problem, as a rule, lies in the fuel system - due to leaky seals, air begins to be sucked in.

Increased engine vibration at idle : this feature most often appears in the cold season - they become tanned rubber elements engine mounts, after a long warm-up the problem goes away.

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

Dual mass flywheel , as a rule, fails at a mileage of 150-200 thousand km. Symptoms: a metallic grinding noise appears during acceleration.

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

Brake vacuum pump By 100,000 km it begins 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). A description of the procedure can be found on forums and YouTube.

Transmission weaknesses

Mechanical and automatic transmission have practically no negative reviews. Will not often bother you with breakdowns and robotic box PowerShift gears, but only on condition timely service(oil change every 60,000 km). If you do not change the oil in a timely manner, PowerShift can cause such an unpleasant surprise such as failure of the clutch and solenoids. Also, untimely maintenance increases the likelihood of overheating of the box, which can result in oil leaks and increased vibration of the unit.

Four-wheel drive – on Ford Kuga first years of manufacture installed Haldex coupling 3, its weak point is the pump, which very often fails after 60-80 thousand km. Replacement cost is about 400 USD. On cars manufactured in 2009 and later, a Haldex 4 coupling is installed; in contrast to the previous version, problems with the pump are much less common. If the pump begins to leak, it is better not to delay replacing it, as this may lead to premature failure of the DEM clutch control unit. Replacing a block costs 1000-1300 USD; for repairing a block they ask from 200 dollars. Also common disadvantages of couplings include seal leaks. It is worth noting that both units do not tolerate prolonged slipping 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 clicking sound appears.

Used Ford Kuga suspension

By design Ford suspension Kuga is not much different from the Ford Focus co-platform: MacPherson at the front, multi-link at the rear. This combination allows you to move comfortably not only on the highway, but also far beyond it. The bolts of the rear transverse arms 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 lever fasteners at each maintenance.

Suspension resource:

• Stabilizer struts and 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 shorter the resource).
• Silent blocks of levers - 150-200 thousand km.
• Shock absorbers - 120-150 thousand km.
• Levers rear suspension– 100-150 thousand km.

Steering – this node is reliable and rarely presents surprises. Steering ends on average last 100-130 thousand km, traction rods - 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 copies, usually when moving backwards after a long forward movement. For trouble-free operation of the calipers (they may begin to jam), it is necessary to periodically lubricate their guides.

Interior and electrical

Most finishing elements Ford salon Kuga is made of high-quality materials, and the build quality does not raise any questions. Despite this, there are still a couple of drawbacks here - after 3-4 years of use, scuffs appear on the leather steering wheel and gear knob, and extraneous sounds appear (creaking, knocking). main sources extraneous sounds– trunk shelf, seats and interior lamp.

Moisture in the cabin – can appear for two reasons: the air conditioner pipe or the sealant on the seams, usually in the area of ​​the windshield, loses its tightness. Moisture that gets into the cabin can damage the equipment control units.

Let's summarize:

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

If you have experience operating this car model, please tell us what problems and difficulties you encountered. Perhaps your review will help the readers of our site when choosing a car.

➖ Build quality
➖ Ergonomics
➖ Visibility
➖ Fuel consumption

pros

➕ Controllability
➕ Suspension
➕ Patency
➕ Comfortable salon

The advantages and disadvantages of the 2018-2019 Ford Kuga in a new body were identified based on reviews real owners. More detailed pros and cons of the 2nd generation Ford Kuga 2.5 and 1.5 turbo with automatic transmission, front and all-wheel drive 4x4 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 dirt roads, climbed along scree roads into the mountains (without extreme sports) - Kuga 2 drives confidently, steers when sliding, when stopping on a reverse slope it does not go backwards, you can set off calmly as if on a level road.

Up to 140 km/h the speed is not particularly noticeable; faster it becomes noisy and vibrations appear, but it holds the course confidently even at 160. The car as a whole is balanced, it has no obvious weak points.

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

The suspension is more urban on country roads, you can’t go fast, it will go through a virgin field, along rainy forest roads, along a flat beach, it steers nicely. Nothing happened after 30,000 km, the interval between maintenance is 15,000 km. General impression— a typical urban crossover: comfortable, cheerful, with its own pleasant little things.

But at the same time, I don’t like the layout: the body is narrow, high and elongated (compared to its classmates). The wide A-pillar blocks the side view, the mirrors do not fold all the way and end up sticking out, there is footlight illumination for some unknown reason, but there is no illumination for the glove compartment, on the trunk door the closing handle is only on one side, so when your right hand is busy you have to manage to close and the move is quite hard, a weak woman will have to hang on it.

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

You can change the speed on the automatic transmission manual mode. Very comfortable seats, you get into the car as if you were in a spacecraft. Nice flat square volume luggage compartment with the rear seats folded down.

The Ford Kuga II handles the road excellently, the car is very maneuverable when driving around the city. And it’s very cool to fill up with gas: I opened the hatch and there are no traffic jams, I put the gun in and took out the gun, it’s clean and comfortable.

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

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

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

Video review

A very comfortable and pleasant car to drive, many options, luxurious a roof with a panoramic view, excellent bi-xenon, very comfortable famous door that opens with your foot, excellent seats that have proven themselves very well in long trips(You can easily drive 1,300 km without stopping), good materials interior trim, decent dynamics, good brakes, very good sound insulation, comfortable suspension, sharp steering, the car is comfortable at speeds up to 200 km/h.

But there are also some problems: the box squeaks, pushes and kicks, steering rack knocks and asks for replacement, the supports crunch, the saber has worn holes in the back door down to the metal, keyless entry falls off, the music is complete shit... steering column clicks, the speedometer is crooked, the hood vibrates at idle, the trunk door sometimes opens with your foot, sometimes it doesn’t, something creaks, taps, rattles, the tire pressure monitoring system doesn’t work, the washer level sensor doesn’t work either...

In addition to this, I was faced with complete reluctance official dealers to do something within one's own warranty obligations. Complete from the word “absolutely”. Deeply frostbitten guys. And I received exactly the same attitude from the parent Russian Ford...

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

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After we picked it 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’m running it in, I’m not forcing it. We were leaving the city for a distance of 200 km one way - the consumption was already 7.3 liters. I fill it with 92nd gasoline, the seller advised me to only drive with 92nd, I don’t know how correct this is, what are you filling?

Now the mileage is already around 900 km. The car warms up very quickly, about 5-10 minutes and the temperature needle starts to rise. It feels like it’s not a car, but an airplane; inside it’s quiet, calm and comfortable. The seats also warm up very quickly.

Another big plus that we paid attention to is airflow rear passengers. On Kuga it is a plus for heating the feet. In my opinion, not on the CX-5. We carry the 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 is no hint at all that the Kuga will not start. The interior is warm, and in the current frosts I can sit comfortably in a T-shirt.

As for handling, it’s generally a blast. There is no feeling of ice or slush between the stripes. When overtaking, everything is smooth and calm, you sit high, the visibility is excellent. Tires cost 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 the Kuga with my previous Suzuki Grand Vitara. Exterior. I like the front. Still, the muzzle adorned this unit. I don’t like the previous body (the front is kind of squinted). On the side, nothing has changed, indifferent. The rear has changed a little for the better.

Salon. The width on the first row is the same as on the Suzuki. The seats are more comfortable. I settled in right away, the lumbar support is good, as is the lateral support. The right leg doesn't get tired.

Vetrovoe windshield heating is a wonderful thing, perhaps the most useful after air conditioning. There is no need to wait for the engine to warm up, and when, in turn, warm air It will heat up the glass, which means you don’t have to make awkward movements with the scraper.

There is quite a lot of space under the hood, but the neck for the washer is a few centimeters higher - it would be more convenient. What I definitely don’t like is the lack of a dipstick for checking the oil in the automatic transmission.

Suspension. A compromise solution. I can evaluate it quite objectively, since every day I walk to and from work along the same path (road). In those places where I remembered everyone, from road workers to our supreme power, with bad words, now I fly by unnoticed, or almost unnoticed.

Engine. What I wanted is what I got. A simple volumetric atmospheric. Some may not have enough traction, but for me the wave is enough, and even on extreme case There is a sport mode. But it only needs to be serviced (oil changed) every 15,000 km. For me it is 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-wheel drive. The car handles perfectly both on a dry road and in heavy rain with puddles. Someone wrote that Kuga does not eat ruts - they are lying! Ford can handle it normally; any car will feel this drawback of our roads. On normal roads, off asphalt and after rain, the car drives confidently and does not falter.

The Kuga's handling is excellent and turns perfectly, even on a roundabout. There is no roll during a high-speed approach! Don’t listen to anyone, because I also read somewhere that it can tilt a lot.

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

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

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

The Ford Kuga has a 2.5 liter turbocharged petrol engine producing 200 hp. and turbodiesels with a displacement of 2.0 liters - 136, 140 and 163 hp.

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

Diesel engines have chain drive Timing belt Unlike its gasoline counterpart, diesel engines sometimes cause a little trouble for their owners. 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 intense acceleration when the arrow of the speed indicator passes the range of 1800 - 2100 rpm. Vibrations at idle winter time The engine support cushions, which become tanned in the cold, contribute to this.

To reduce harmful emissions in the exhaust system exhaust gases Turbodiesels are equipped with a DPF particulate filter. Depending on operating modes diesel Ford Kuga approximately once every 1000 km when driving on the highway or 500 km - in the urban cycle, the particulate filter regeneration mode starts. At the same time, the hourly fuel consumption at idle speed increases from the usual 0.5-0.6 l/h to 2.0 l/h, a pungent burning smell 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 unnoticeable. On 2008 cars, problems often appear with the particulate filter sensor. A new sensor will require about 6 thousand rubles.

On diesel engines with a capacity of 163 hp. Sometimes problems arise with the turbocharger when the mileage is more than 30-40 thousand km. Turbine blades receive mechanical damage and bend over. Parts of the Kuga with such an engine were subject to a recall due to possible problems with turbocharger.

Some examples required replacement of the flywheel due to play that appeared, accompanied by a knocking noise. The problem arose with a mileage 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 fuel tank, which shows underfilling when the tank is fully filled.

All Kuga engines combined with a 6-speed manual transmission. The gasoline unit is also equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission from Aisin, and diesel engine– robotic 6-speed Power Shift from Getrag. Owners of Ford Kuga do not have problems with gearboxes.

For connection rear axle The Haldex coupling answers. The Ford Kuga was originally equipped with a third generation clutch, which causes a lot of problems. Later it was replaced by a clutch fourth generation, having a more reliable design. The third generation couplings gave up after a mileage of more than 40-60 thousand km due to pump failure. Behind new pump I had to shell out about 20-25 thousand rubles. The 4th generation clutch pump is more durable. Pump failure may result in failure of the DEM clutch control unit. New module 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 faulty 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 the 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 operate and the unit burns out. This can be avoided by replacing the standard fuse with an analogue one with a lower response limit - 5A.

Old oil in a clogged coupling can also contribute to the failure of the Haldex pump. oil filter. To save yourself from possible problems, you need to change the oil in the coupling along with the filter at least every 30 thousand km.

The display of the “AWD fault” sign does not mean that the clutch has actually failed. Often the reason is a weak charge battery. After charging the battery or replacing it, the problem goes away.

The crossover suspension withstands movements across Russian roads. There are frankly no weak points in the chassis. Stabilizer struts last more than 70-90 thousand km. New ones are inexpensive - about 600 rubles. The bushings also fit at this time. front stabilizer. Wheel bearings run more than 100-150 thousand km. The original ones will cost 2.5-3 thousand rubles, and the replacement work will cost about 1000 rubles. Dealers are asking about 6 thousand rubles for new hubs along with labor. Shock absorbers last more than 130-150 thousand km. The silent blocks of the levers are given up after a mileage of more than 150-200 thousand km.

TO bodywork Kuga has no complaints. Some owners have experienced seam “unsticking” with inside hood

There are frequent cases of water appearing in the cabin through the seals of the air conditioner pipes. Sometimes the fault for a leak lies with dried out weld sealant under the outer plastic trim at the bottom of the windshield. The danger of this phenomenon is water getting into electrical blocks, their failure, electrical problems and, as a consequence, expensive replacement of faulty units.

Over time, the leather braid of the steering wheel and the decorative cover of the manual transmission lever wear out. As a rule, dealers recognize the case as under warranty and replace the damaged element.

The creaking of the front seats is recognized by the manufacturer design flaw. Some dealers replace seat mounts. Others eliminate squeaking by lubricating the seat slides.

Sometimes crickets appear at the junction of the door trim and the front panel or in the area of ​​the seat belt tensioner. “Signature” creaking of the backs rear seat can be eliminated by wrapping the latches with electrical tape.

Electrics don't bring any surprises. Sometimes there are problems with the GEM module (external lighting and light alarm) or the generator overrunning clutch fails (3-4 thousand rubles).

Ford Kuga, as strange as it may seem to many, turned out to be a fairly reliable car. This fact is confirmed high ratings reliability in German statistics. The only thing weakness crossover - Haldex coupling.