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Kuga NON model specific general info : Tyres

June 28, 2018, 2:11 am
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Author: Phil59
Subject: Tyres
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 9:11am

Many thanks for that i have already got 245/45R19s on was looking for an economy tyre that will last a bit longer than performance ones.
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Mk1 Technical : 4 wheel alignment/laser tracking

June 28, 2018, 2:14 am
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Author: rawpilot
Subject: 4 wheel alignment/laser tracking
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 9:14am

After hours of research, I found that the rear suspension arms on the MK1 Kuga are EXACTLY the same as on the Mk2 Focus, so are interchangeable. 

I bought some replacements arms and bolts online. The Focus arms were much cheaper than the Kuga arms. I got the inner bolt with the eccentic cam & washer plus the outer bolt (times 2). Both rear springs had broken at the base, so it was easy for me to fit a new set at the same time.

Getting the old arms off was a real pain. I put the rear of the car on axle stands. I had to cut the bolts out as they had completely seized within the bushes of the arms. I used jacks to lower the arms (inner part first, then outer), thus relieving the springs of their pressure. 

I refitted in the reverse manner. The bolts torq up to 85 lbft / 115 Nm. Torq the bolts with the weight on the wheels. (I used ramps). Use thread lock on the outer bolt. I used some grease on the inner shank of the bolts to try to prevent them seizing in the future.


Note, after another 4 wheel alignment check, I found that the eccentric cams were at their maximum to try to get the rear wheels to move out at the bottom, yet they needed to move out a touch more, so I made the holes in the subframe brackets (where the inner bolt goes) a little wider so I could adjust "out" a few mm more.

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Edited by rawpilot - 1 hour 39 minutes ago at 9:21am
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Mk2 Technical : oil leak but were from ?

June 28, 2018, 2:27 am
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Author: tractorboy
Subject: oil leak but were from ?
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 9:27am

Is it definitely oil and not grease from the CV joint?  Must admit it does look like oil.  Brake fluid perhaps?  See what you can see underneath.  Look at the brake calliper/hose and the driveshaft all the way to the gearbox.

Bob
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Mk2 How-To? : air con

June 28, 2018, 2:32 am
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Author: DWHIT28
Subject: air con
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 9:32am

Hi thanks for photo but mines not like that , it a diesel 2013
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Mk1 Technical : Engine cut out

June 28, 2018, 2:36 am
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Author: rawpilot
Subject: Engine cut out
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 9:36am

Our Kuga also very occasionally cuts out. It tends to be when coming up to a junction. It scares the the wife as the power steering goes. It restarts immediately.

It has been like this for about 6 years. I've replaced the fuel pump and the camshaft sensor. I've asked ford about an ECU update, but they say there isn't one for our car.

It only happens once every few months. There is never any fault code (active or in history), so almost impossible to diagnose.

I'm at a loss as to what it could be, short of replacing every component in the engine till it fixes it Confused

Any ideas please ? Thanks, Robbie.


Edited by rawpilot - 1 hour 23 minutes ago at 9:37am
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Mk2 General Discussion : 2015 titanium x question

June 28, 2018, 2:41 am
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Author: Foneman
Subject: 2015 titanium x question
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 9:41am

I Have it on my 2016 Galaxy Titanium x Sport and to be honest it is more of a hindrance
than a help ,If you are parked within a few feet from an obstacle and walk close to rear bumper it will open the boot 
i press the bottom button on the remote twice and it opens it for me  
its on my new Kuga as Standard  i think 
Eagerly awaiting the Arrival of it 
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Mk2 General Discussion : 2015 titanium x question

June 28, 2018, 2:44 am
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Author: DAJJ
Subject: 2015 titanium x question
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 9:44am

I have keyless but I don't have the tailgate kick opening, but that's on the latest model, so not sure if it was previously different.  Best way to check is by logging into ETIS to see what came with the car.
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Mk2 General Discussion : Petrol OR Diesel

June 28, 2018, 2:46 am
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Author: Foneman
Subject: Petrol OR Diesel
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 9:46am

Thats fine
im Eagerly awaiting the Kuga
Report from Dealer its on the Boat 
Delivery 2nd Week of July (that rarely happens )
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Mk1 Technical : Engine cut out

June 28, 2018, 6:23 am
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Author: Ozekuga
Subject: Engine cut out
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 1:23pm

Welcome to the forum, before anyone can help you need to give the details of your car, which model, year engine size and fuel, transmission and AWD or FWD.
Just add it to your signature.
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Mk2 Technical : 2015 - 1.5l Eco-Boost Engine Failure

June 28, 2018, 6:46 am
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Author: mark-essex
Subject: 2015 - 1.5l Eco-Boost Engine Failure
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 1:46pm

Originally posted by Elmo9141 Elmo9141 wrote:

37000kms on mine with no problems and going on 100000km on my previous 1ltr ecoboost B-max also with no problems.... but saying that is probably the kiss of doom Confused


You have been treated badly by the dealer but once Ford got involved they where pushing for you but still the dealer was not on side. Poor customer service is an understatement and I can understand why you went elsewhere.

European 1.5 unit built in Bridgend?
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/business/business-news/ford-invest-181m-bridgend-plant-10132200

USA 1.5 engines are built in Bridgend.
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Mk2 How-To? : air con

June 28, 2018, 6:46 am
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Author: Ozekuga
Subject: air con
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 1:46pm

I've never seen a Kuga engine bay with a full view of the battery.
It's hidden from view under the front scuttle, that has to be a photo from a different car.
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Mk2 Technical : 2015 - 1.5l Eco-Boost Engine Failure

June 28, 2018, 6:55 am
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Author: mark-essex
Subject: 2015 - 1.5l Eco-Boost Engine Failure
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 1:55pm

@DaveT:

Out of interest, was your Kuga auto or manual?
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Mk2 How-To? : air con

June 28, 2018, 7:29 am
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Author: phoneman
Subject: air con
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 2:29pm

Totally agree Rob, that battery looks to be at front end near bonnet slam
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Mk2 How-To? : air con

June 28, 2018, 7:35 am
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Author: NigelB
Subject: air con
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 2:35pm

Originally posted by Ozekuga Ozekuga wrote:

I've never seen a Kuga engine bay with a full view of the battery.
It's hidden from view under the front scuttle, that has to be a photo from a different car.


Strange as the photo was taken from the Kuga aircon thread on the TalkFord forum - glad you pointed this out.
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Mk2 How-To? : air con

June 28, 2018, 7:42 am
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Author: NigelB
Subject: air con
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 2:42pm

OK foind a videa showing the port location on an Escape (USA Kuga) will this be the same on an EU Kuga?

https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2013_Ford_Escape_SEL_2.0L_4_Cyl._Turbo/air_conditioner/recharge_freon
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Mk2 Technical : Tyre rotation

June 28, 2018, 8:05 am
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Author: 4wdKuga
Subject: Tyre rotation
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 3:05pm

Is there any requirement on the MK2 AWD Kuga to rotate wheels front to back to even out tyre wear as the fronts do wear more than the rear but does that affect the AWD system, the earlier Haldex system would suffer problems with uneven tyre wear - my mate has a Mazda CX5 and it flags a message up at a certain mileage informing the owner to rotate wheels front to back for that reason.

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Edited by 4wdKuga - 55 minutes ago at 3:08pm
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Mk1 Technical : Engine cut out

June 28, 2018, 9:44 am
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Author: rawpilot
Subject: Engine cut out
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 4:44pm

Thank you Ozekuga Smile
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Mk2 Technical : Tyre rotation

June 28, 2018, 10:21 am
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Author: Fillco
Subject: Tyre rotation
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 5:21pm

I think the handbook suggests every 6000 miles. Corner to corner if tyres are none directional, and front and rear same side for directional tyres.
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Kuga NON model specific general info : Tyres

June 28, 2018, 10:30 am
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Author: mark-essex
Subject: Tyres
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 5:30pm

Originally posted by Phil59 Phil59 wrote:

Many thanks for that i have already got 245/45R19s on was looking for an economy tyre that will last a bit longer than performance ones.

I would look at Kumho tyres.  I fitted them all round to my last car (BMW 330i convertible) and was more than impressed.


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Mk1 Technical : MOT Test Fail - Emissions

June 28, 2018, 12:22 pm
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Author: foxtrot_mike
Subject: MOT Test Fail - Emissions
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 7:22pm

I have a  2008 Kuga 2.0 Diesel

It had an MOT this week and Failed on emissions

I am aware that recently there have been changes to the rules on Diesel emissions standards

The Opacity Value it failed on was 0.48m-1 and the Limit is 0.54

The garage uses some Diesel System Cleaner £15 worth Shocked which allowed it to pass the test at the new result of 0.48.
Looking back on my results to 2016 the vehicle would of failed since then.

So here is my new dilemma 

Is it likely to pass another MOT, perhaps using more Diesel System Cleaner 
How often do i need to use Diesel System Cleaner on it
Is it better to trade it in now and get myself a Petrol Fiesta! and be done with it.

I expect may more in my position are probably thinking on similar lines.
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