Ford Kuga became the first mid-size crossover European division of FORD. Kuga is based on the C1 platform that underpins the Ford Focus and Ford C-Max. Serial production of the crossover began in February 2008.
The Ford Kuga has a 2.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with a capacity of 200 hp. and turbodiesels with a working volume of 2.0 liters - 136, 140 and 163 hp.
Petrol Kuga 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. Most of the problems are caused by air being sucked into the fuel system or at the inlet. 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 winter time engine support pads tanning in the cold contribute.
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 about once every 1000 km when driving on the highway or 500 km - in the urban cycle, the regeneration of the particulate filter starts. 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 machines in 2008, problems with the sensor often appear. particulate filter. 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.
All Kuga engines are mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The gasoline unit is also equipped with a 5-speed “automatic” from Aisin, and the diesel engine is equipped with a robotic 6-speed Power Shift from Getrag. Ford Kuga owners have no problems with gearboxes.
The Haldex coupling is responsible for connecting the rear axle. On the Ford Kuga the third generation clutch was originally installed, 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. Per new pump I had to lay out about 20-25 thousand rubles. The 4th generation clutch pump is more durable. Pump failure can 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 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.
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.
To body iron Kuga claims do not arise. Some owners have experienced "sticking" the seam with inside hood.
It is not uncommon for water to appear in the cabin through the seals of the air conditioner tubes. Sometimes the fault for a leak lies in the cracked sealant of the welds under the outer plastic lining at the bottom of the windshield. The danger of this phenomenon is the ingress of water into electrical blocks, their failure, the appearance of problems with the electrician and, as a result, the costly replacement of faulty units.
Over time, the leather sheath of the steering wheel and the decorative cover of the manual transmission lever are wiped. As a rule, dealers recognize the case as a warranty and change the worn element.
Front seat creak recognized by manufacturer design flaw. Some dealers replace seat mounts. The rest eliminate the creak by lubricating the chair slides.
Sometimes crickets appear at the junction of the door trim with the front panel or in the area of \u200b\u200bthe seat belt tensioner. "Branded" creaking backs rear seat eliminated by wrapping the latches with electrical tape.
Electricity does not present surprises. Sometimes there are problems with the GEM module (external lighting and light signaling) or the overrunning clutch of the generator 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 weak point of the crossover is the Haldex clutch.
Ford Kuga 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 there are now a lot of 1st generation cars on the secondary market 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. The car has a comfortable interior, more expensive than the Ford Focus, more reminiscent of the Mondeo in spirit, but it looks simpler than the Volvo.
AT European versions 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 transmission options: 6-speed manual or automatic powershift box, which goes to diesel engines. For Russian market – Aisin submachine gun 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 of the front bumper can break. 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. fabric salon easily absorbs dirt, so once every 5 years it is advisable to dry-clean the interior. 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 has got into it from the windshield niche. In this niche, leaks sometimes begin.
Here, the cause may be clogged drains or cracked sealant. So, if you see that the mat in the driver's seat has become wet, 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 at a not very 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
Brake system in Ford Kuga without special 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. run all parts of the front suspension (silent blocks, ball bearings) 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 it in specialized services, and there the repair will cost a lot of 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. The petrol engine here is 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 he has quite a large resource, without special work he is 500,000 km. will serve, if it is not specifically killed, then it will last longer.
The engine has a timing belt long term service, 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.
There are also diesel 2-liter engines, they are also installed in other Ford models. It is better not to buy this motor, because after a while, badass may appear in it. The whole problem is with the low viscosity of the oil, it is necessary to fill in a more viscous oil. Also, these motors are quite rare, not every service can properly repair them. The nozzles here are expensive, so if such a motor already has a solid mileage, then it’s better not to risk it and look for other configurations.
Having turned out to be modern and convenient, Ford Kuga practically does not bother with serious flaws - but this does not mean that they do not exist at all. In we found out the weak points in the body, interior and electrics, figured out where to drain the water from and where it should not be poured at all. Now is the time to decide on the choice of engine and gearbox, and at the same time clarify the weak point of the first generation Kuga chassis.
Brakes, suspension and steering
brake Kuga system it doesn’t have any specific flaws, except that the ABS unit occasionally fails, and its algorithms for working on uneven surfaces are not ideal - too much braking. In general, the brakes are decently loaded - the car came out heavy and quite powerful. Nevertheless, the resource of discs and pads is quite acceptable: discs run at least 50-60 thousand kilometers, and often for one and a half hundred. A set of discs is usually enough for two or three sets of pads, which can be considered an excellent result.
Suspension is generally solid, the main questions - to the policy of Ford on parts. MacPherson is in front, and he walks for a long time: with runs over a hundred thousand, all silent blocks and ball joints are usually in perfect condition, and only a sagging strut support requires intervention. The shock absorbers themselves, with a similar run, are already losing a lot of efficiency, but they are not leaking yet, and the car retains decent behavior on the road.
Dimensions (L/W/H), mm
4 443 / 1 842 / 1 677
The rear multi-link is more difficult. Here, silent blocks and supports of the lower carrier arm, as well as silent blocks of the saber arm, are mainly worn out. For those who regularly drive with a full load, knocking can begin after 60-80 thousand mileage, but with a low load, the whole system runs noticeably more than one and a half hundred thousand. With shock absorbers, the situation is approximately the same as the front end.
The main disadvantage is that, unfortunately, not all suspension parts can simply be ordered from the catalog: the manufacturer strongly recommends changing the lever assembly. Fans of economy have to master the catalogs of Volvo and Mazda. The second flaw is that the wheel bearings on Ford are generally sore spot, and Kuga did not escape this scourge. They are completely “not eternal” here, a low degree of sealing and a lack of lubrication lead to noise or even jamming over time. We have to change them - and as usual, it is better to use the Volvo version - it is made a little better than the "original".
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There is usually no hassle with the steering: there is a strong rack and not very strong tips that easily take on a “hit”, but wear out quickly in combination with wide tires. Compensated by the fact that these are very common parts.
Transmission
Here there is a little more trouble, and they are significantly more expensive. No problem only front wheel drive cars with "mechanics" - they only have dual-mass flywheels that sometimes need to be changed or repaired.
At all-wheel drive cars the Haldex clutch is added to the number of problem nodes: it does not like long-term operation and slippage, and besides, it requires an oil change at least once every 30-50 thousand kilometers, otherwise both the pump and its other fillings may fail. Two generations of couplings were installed on Kuga: until the end of 2009, Haldex of the 3rd generation can be found - it has a very vulnerable pump, and the operation algorithm is not the best. But after 2009, it is always Haldex 4 - it is less troublesome, but still it needs frequent maintenance and occasionally surprises.
If the inscription “AWD is faulty” lights up, then in the case of machines until the end of 2009, this is most likely a dead pump. The cost of repairs is from ten thousand rubles, if only the electrician suffered. Occasionally, failures are associated with wiring to the electronics of the unit, since it is located quite openly, and for those who like to climb off-road, the clutch location area becomes dirty, as a result of which the contacts can fail. Unfortunately, the list of troubles does not end there.
Drive unit
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Oil leaks through the seals of the coupling often lead to damage to the pump itself, including on machines with a Haldex 4 coupling. And since the oil volume is only about half a liter, the coupling is extremely sensitive to such losses. With the active use of all-wheel drive, you need to change filters and oil regularly, and the higher the load on rear axle the more often. And if the pump, for example, in the event of a breakdown, it is better to buy a new one, then filters are easier and cheaper to purchase from Volvo: Catalogue number 30787687 for Haldex 3 machines and 31325173 for newer ones. If any of this is neglected, then the design begins to “crumble”: first, the failure of the pump, then the clutch package and electronics.
All owners of Volvo cars in the mid-2000s are familiar with the Aisin AW55-51 automatic transmission, which is the most common in our country, it was used on, and on, and even on. Pretty strong mechanically, it does not please the owners with a small resource of gas turbine engine linings during active driving and a low resource of the valve body. He is extremely capricious about any pollution, he has delicate solenoids, besides, the design as a whole is quite complicated, it is difficult to repair "on the knee" and requires careful diagnosis.
Nevertheless, 200-250 thousand such a box will work fine if the oil is changed on time, especially since it works with an external radiator on Kuga and rarely overheats. But it is still recommended to remove the thermostat, install external filter fine cleaning and oil change every 30-40 thousand kilometers. Ford got the latest version of this automatic transmission, and it is not particularly capricious. All childhood diseases have long been cured, and cars with automatic transmission can not be afraid, except to carefully check whether the “racer” has driven it - the box does not like this kind of load.
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But the PowerShift automatic transmission of the 6DCT450 series, which is often found with diesel engines, is from a completely different test. This preselective six-speed “robot” turned out to be very problematic, like all preselectives of this generation. The main trouble is a long service interval and the amount of accumulation of contaminants in the oil associated with it. The main consumables in this case are solenoids and a clutch kit. The complexity of the design turned out to be too high for most non-specialized services, which means that the price of any repair from the “right” people will be rather big. Yes, and the price of spare parts bites.
Another serious disadvantage is the towing restrictions - the restrictions here are even tougher than those of Audi with their “variator”: 20 km at a speed of 20 km / h. And by no means in reverse. By the way, the solenoids are compatible with the Volkswagen "hit" DQ250, and indeed, the boxes are similar in design.
Oil leaks and unit vibrations usually indicate that there are problems with overheating: most likely, the oil is contaminated to the limit, and the clutch slips under prolonged load. If the box is alive, then we can recommend a very frequent replacement oil, every 20-30 thousand, and an additional external full-flow filter - best of all with a pollution sensor. When timely replacement oil and highway driving modes, the box demonstrates the wonders of the resource: there are instances with runs over 350 thousand without repairs, but most owners, when operating in the city, will be limited to mileage of 150 thousand and very expensive repairs.
Motors
Engines and power
Kuga has few motors, and they are all well known. The 2.5T petrol engine comes from Volvo. For use on Fords, it was somewhat changed, but not the fact that it was improved. However, in general, this is an extremely resourceful “millionaire” motor, capable of without much stress when minimum level service to overcome the mark of 400-500 thousand kilometers, and with good and more.
The main problems of engines on Kuga are the crankcase ventilation system with a PCV valve integrated into the oil trap, not the best seals, weak ignition modules and expensive turbines. Moreover, some of the problems on Volvo are absent - in any case, everything is easier with turbines, and there are fewer complaints about ignition modules. The timing drive is carried out by a belt with a consistently high resource, about 90-120 thousand kilometers - just keep an eye on its lubrication, because after getting oil, the belt does not last long.
The Pierburg gas pump fails in just a few years, so it's better to change it to a non-original one. And radiators need regular cleaning especially in predominantly urban traffic. The exhaust often loses its tightness, the pipe joints wear out - but this happens more often with diesel engines ... By the way, you don’t need to completely change the so-called “old-style” oil separator: there is a separate PCV valve membrane for sale, and the body can be washed. But a slightly more reliable new one without a “collective farm” is no longer being repaired.
Proposal for powertrains
Two-liter diesel engines are well known from other Ford models - these are engines developed jointly with PSA, the DW10 and DW12 series. Their main problems are in low viscosity Ford oils(on SAE20 and even SAE30, the chances of crankshaft scuffing and the “fist of friendship” are greatly increased) and in the relative rarity of such motors, therefore, not every service will be able to serve them well. Expensive nozzles, difficulties with burning a particulate filter and other diesel troubles did not pass them either. So such a motor with high mileage can be a lot of trouble.
Fuel consumption per 100 km
On the other hand, resource piston group high and big crossover with a diesel engine, even in traffic jams, it will have a consumption of less than 10 liters per hundred (and in some cases about 7). And there are enough contract units. But the “short block problem” is very far-fetched: the absence of some components on sale does not mean that the motor is not repairable, since there are pistons and rings, you can buy liners. Just an inexpensive short block really solves many problems, guaranteeing high quality recovery. The main thing - try not to damage the crankshaft and block. Study the algorithm of the particulate filter cleaning system, pour not “proprietary”, but correct oil. And remember that diesel often requires more money for maintenance - exactly as much as it “eats” fuel less. When buying, check the operation of the vacuum valve of the brake and boost system, as well as the condition of the glow plugs and the serviceability of their control unit.
Summary
The first experience of developing your own European crossover at Ford was clearly not lumpy. Unless a strange choice of powertrains and pricing did not give him a chance - but it seems that it was intended. In many ways, this car is better, more solid, more convenient and more reliable than its competitors. And of the undoubted advantages, one can note the powerful gasoline engines and a design proven by millions of Focuses.
There are also disadvantages, but perfect cars does not exist. Four-wheel drive on cars of the first years of production is very capricious, diesel engines in dealer service are at risk, and a robotic box is very troublesome and expensive to maintain, you cannot rely on it. But the price of cars is more than attractive. In general, if you are in love with this car, but are not ready to spend, think about purchasing it yourself. simple option with front-wheel drive and "mechanics". If difficulties don’t scare you, careful diagnostics and patience will help you find an option with an “automatic”, a suitable motor and a 4th generation Haldex clutch.
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Ford Kuga is enough famous car which needs no further introduction. First, this model was introduced in 2006, by that standards the car had such a futuristic design that few people believed in it mass production which started 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 motorists - the 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 - 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;
Volume fuel tank, l – 43;
Curb weight, kg - 1085;
Gross weight, kg - 1480;
Trunk capacity, l - 272 (737);
Options - Trend, Trend ECO, Titanium and Titanium S.
Problem areas Ford Kuga with mileage
Flaws body:
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 cars that are operated 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, nevertheless, require increased attention - on welds, in cavities bottoms can rust over time. 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. Timing belt wire, belt and roller replacement interval 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 to howl during operation), ignition modules, seals (seals), a generator (to shed its service life, you need to avoid trips through the mud and keep under the hood clean).
To disadvantages 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 engines - like a gasoline engine, they have mostly positive reviews. Unlike gasoline power unit, this type of engine is equipped not only with a timing belt, but also chain drive- Actuates 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 during 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 at idle : this feature most often appears in the cold season - the rubber elements of the engine mounts are tanned, after a long warm-up the problem disappears.
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.
Weaknesses in the transmission
Mechanical and automatic transmission almost no negative reviews. The robotic box will not often bother with breakdowns PowerShift gear, but only under the condition of timely maintenance (oil change every 60,000 km). If you do not change the oil in a timely manner, PowerShift can present such an unpleasant surprise like failure of the clutch and solenoids. 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 Ford Kuga first years of production, a Haldex 3 coupling was installed, its weak point is the pump, which 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.
Pre-Owned Ford Kuga Suspension
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.
- Levers rear suspension- 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 - the 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. main sources extraneous sounds- luggage rack, 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.
Let's summarize:
Ford Kuga is a typical SUV designed for operation within the city, therefore, this car hardly suitable for lovers 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 high cost service.
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Advantages and disadvantages of Ford Kuga 2018-2019 in a new body 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, 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. The overall impression is 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 box 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
A very comfortable and pleasant car to drive, many options, a chic panoramic roof, excellent bi-xenon, a very convenient famous door that opens with your foot, excellent seats that have shown themselves very well on long trips (1,300 km without stopping you can safely drive), good materials 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 jambs: the box squeaks, pushes and kicks, steering rack knocks and asks for replacements, the props are crunching, the saber has rubbed holes in the back door to the metal, keyless entry falls off, the music is a complete g.., steering column it clicks, the speedometer curves, the hood vibrates at idle, the tailgate either opens or not from the foot, 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
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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 airflow. 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. No need to wait for the engine to warm up, and when, in turn, warm air will heat the glass, which means you don’t need to make ridiculous movements with a 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 even on extreme case 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
