What are the problems with Ford Kuga?
Ford Kuga Common Problems and Solutions
- Drained Battery. Problem:
- Greasy windscreen. Problem:
- Knocking noise from rear. Problem:
- Diesel Engine warning light. Problem:
- Gearstick and worn surround. Problem:
- Door seal fault. Problem:
- Engine problems. Problem:
- Exhaust problems. Problem:
Does the Ford Kuga have transmission problems?
4. Ford Kuga Transmission Problems. While the Ford Kuga Ttansmission problem is not as great as the Ford Fiesta or Ford Focus transmission issues, it is annoyingly common in Ford Kuga. The major issue noticed with the transmission, usually in the 2014 Kuga models, was dual-clutch electronic control failure.
Is the Ford Kuga automatic gearbox any good?
The automatic gearbox is also underwhelming, choosing the wrong gear at inopportune moments. The added grip of the four-wheel-drive system doesn’t help performance either, with 0-62mph taking 11.4 seconds, so the top-of-the-range 4WD petrol is actually slower than the less powerful 2WD model.
What engine is in a Ford Kuga 2014?
The Ford Kuga is offered with either a 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol in 118bhp, 148bhp and 180bhp outputs, a 118bhp 1.5-litre TDCi or a 2.0-litre diesel in 148bhp or 178bhp flavours. All are capable of 0-62mph in less than 11.2sec and capable of over 116mph.
Is it safe to buy a Ford Kuga?
Euro NCAP tested the Kuga in 2019 and awarded the SUV a full five-stars for safety. Adult and child protection was rated at 92% and 86%, respectively, with a 73% score for safety assist tech.
Are Ford Kugas reliable cars?
Ford Kuga reliability The Ford Kuga came an impressive 19th out of the top 75 models in our 2021 Driver Power owner satisfaction survey. That’s a great result, and owners gave it a solid score for reliability and build quality, along with excellent ratings for how it drives, comfort and its infotainment system.
What does Kuga mean?
plague
The name is thought to be a reference to Ford’s old Cougar model. But kuga also means plague in Croatian.