Common Problems

Understanding the Judder: Why the Ford Kuga Struggles Under Acceleration When our Ford Kuga begins to judder during acceleration, it feels as if the car is taking a hesitant step forward—like someone tugged the rug from beneath its tyres. It’s unsettling, inconvenient, and often a…

Understanding the Ford Kuga’s Sudden Loss of Power When our Ford Kuga starts losing power, it feels like someone suddenly turned the volume knob down on an otherwise lively performance. We press the accelerator with purpose, expecting that familiar surge forward—yet the car simply sighs…

Understanding the Ford Kuga’s TPMS System Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) feel a bit like the car world’s version of an early-warning whisperer—quiet until something’s wrong, then suddenly loud with blinking lights and dashboard warnings. In the Ford Kuga, that little “Tyre Pressure Sensor Malfunction”…

Understanding Coolant Leaks in the Ford Kuga When a Ford Kuga starts losing coolant, the car doesn’t politely whisper it—your dashboard temp gauge spikes, the engine fans roar like a jet engine, and suddenly every light feels like an accusation. We’ve been there. Coolant leaks…

Understanding the Clicking Noise in a Ford Kuga Few things halt our day faster than turning the key, pressing the start button, and hearing nothing but a stubborn click. When our Ford Kuga refuses to start and delivers that sharp clicking sound, it’s a clear…

Understanding the Ford Kuga’s DPF System The diesel particulate filter (DPF) in the Ford Kuga plays a crucial role in capturing soot and reducing emissions. When everything works smoothly, we barely notice it—like a silent guardian hiding in the exhaust. But when the DPF begins…

Understanding the “Key Not Detected” Message When our Ford Kuga flashes the dreaded “Key Not Detected” warning, it feels like the car is giving us the silent treatment. One moment we’re ready to drive, and the next we’re stuck staring at a dashboard message that…

Understanding the Ford Kuga FHEV’s Hybrid System We examine the Ford Kuga FHEV as a complex full-hybrid platform that relies on a 2.5-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine combined with an electric motor, a high-voltage battery pack, and Ford’s eCVT power-split transmission. Its efficiency and quiet operation…

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Understanding Ford Kuga Reliability at a Glance The Ford Kuga has earned a reputation as a stylish, capable family SUV, but real ownership reveals a set of recurring problems across various model years. We break down every major issue—from transmission faults to electrical gremlins—offering precise…

Understanding the Ford Kuga Engine Malfunction Warning When the engine malfunction or check engine light appears on a Ford Kuga, it signals that the vehicle’s powertrain management system has detected a fault. We approach this warning as a call to immediate action because the Kuga’s…