- Engine / equipment
- Ford Kuga I (2.5 Duratec Turbo and 2.0 TDCi)
- Period mentioned
- 2008–2012
- Symptoms
- Shock absorbers and springs at the roadworthiness test and steering from the eighth year; blowing bulbs (voltage spikes, fixed by software); wheel bearings, alternators, battery and starter (especially 2008); a bonnet that flutters at speed; more oil leakage with age; on diesels, air-flow meter and particulate filter.
- Possible cause described
- Recalls: brake-servo check valve (1/11/2008–12/3/2009), heated washer jets (two campaigns) and a pressure plate that could break.
- Check for the garage
- Check the campaigns by VIN; check suspension, wheel bearings and leaks.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Ford
Suspension, lights and campaigns on the Kuga I
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How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Check the campaigns by VIN; check suspension, wheel bearings and leaks.
What are the symptoms?
Shock absorbers and springs at the roadworthiness test and steering from the eighth year; blowing bulbs (voltage spikes, fixed by software); wheel bearings, alternators, battery and starter (especially 2008); a bonnet that flutters at speed; more oil leakage with age; on diesels, air-flow meter and particulate filter.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Ford
- Engine / equipment
- Ford Kuga I (2.5 Duratec Turbo and 2.0 TDCi)
- Period mentioned
- 2008–2012
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Ford Kuga (I)2008–2012
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