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For Sale & Wanted : 18 in alloy in good condition

December 7, 2015, 11:44 am
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Author: JohnG
Subject: 18 in alloy in good condition
Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 7:44pm

Originally posted by JohnG JohnG wrote:

I have the 17 in wheels on my 2nd Kuga but have retained the 18in alloy spare fitted with an unused Continental tyre from my previous car
I don't worry about this but if anyone would like to swap if they are in the 17in full size spare with 18 in wheels position I could be interested

PLEASE NOTE ITEM SOLD
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For Sale & Wanted : 18 in alloy in good condition

December 7, 2015, 11:47 am
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Author: JohnG
Subject: 18 in alloy in good condition
Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 7:47pm

Originally posted by JohnG JohnG wrote:

I have the 17 in wheels on my 2nd Kuga but have retained the 18in alloy spare fitted with an unused Continental tyre from my previous car
I don't worry about this but if anyone would like to swap if they are in the 17in full size spare with 18 in wheels position I could be interested
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Mk1 Technical : Kuga Titanium awd

December 7, 2015, 11:52 am
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Author: Runnerbean
Subject: Kuga Titanium awd
Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 7:52pm

Hello all, this is my first post and I am hoping you Can give me feedback as I have recently purchased
a 2010 Kuga awd titanium 163 with 42k on the clock and I am very happy with It however when I tried the awd on a muddy hill the vehicle climbed the hill with no problems but there seemed to be a noise coming from what sounded like the front drives or engine area as if the transfer of awd from wheel to wheel was a little juddery. I owned a golf awd before the Kuga and the awd was seamless, I have booked it into Ford as I have a three month warranty but was wondering if there is a problem or whether this one works slightly different to my old Golf?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Lee
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Mk1 Technical : ALL Mk1 engine management & DPF issues & info

December 7, 2015, 12:52 pm
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Author: SU-CH-Kuga
Subject: ALL Mk1 engine management & DPF issues & info
Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 8:52pm

hi P2002 means that your DPF (diesel particle flter) is below limit.
A static cleaning or driving above 3000rpm will not work any more.
Your have to get a new one or have the you have cleaned by a specialist.
I am just aware of 2 companies in Germany which would do that with a certificate.
a new one costs arount 1000 and have it cleaned about 400 Euros.
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Mk2 General Discussion : Mk2 order lead times inc info on delays

December 7, 2015, 1:11 pm
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Author: nlburk
Subject: Mk2 order lead times inc info on delays
Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 9:11pm

Got mine delivered today and it's a lovely car, but it is already booked in to have some work done. The PDI that was signed as being done obviously was only partly done as they missed a piece of trim fitted incorrectly around the climate control unit and more surprisingly they didn't notice the error message every time you turn on the ignition that says the type pressure sensors can't be detected.

I am also surprised that it managed to leave the Ford factory with those faults. Email and phone call to Ford on the way to complain.
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Mk2 General Discussion : Mk2 order lead times inc info on delays

December 7, 2015, 1:16 pm
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Author: buff69
Subject: Mk2 order lead times inc info on delays
Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 9:16pm

Terrible I don't believe any of the dealers do pdi our Galaxy had lose battery terminals the car was 3days old and we lost all the electrics AA had to come out never mind the Kuga is a brilliant mota
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Mk1 Technical : ALL Mk1 engine management & DPF issues & info

December 7, 2015, 1:24 pm
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Author: HugaKuga
Subject: ALL Mk1 engine management & DPF issues & info
Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 9:24pm

Originally posted by vkouroub vkouroub wrote:

..... Should i replace the DPF sensor or check those flexible tubes of the sensor for any condensate? Should i use one of those DPF cleaning liquid products?
Also please explain to me how the regeneration of the the DPF filter works. Is it automatic? Can i simply clean the DPF filter manually?
Sorry for all the dumb questions. Just trying to learn the car and solve this problem.
Best regards,
Billy 

 
Hi Billy - welcome to the forum Smile

There are a few things it could be (and you have listed them)

Blocked "plastic tube" - this is used to sense a pressure difference so if blocked (with gunk or ice...) can give a wrong reading

DPF sensor - yes could be this (if not the pipe) ...

Diesel Particulate Filter - it's a very fine metal filter that captures soot, then every 500 miles or so, the car will sense a pressure difference, and it allow fuel to go through the engine on the exhaust stroke (I think) which will then burn in the exhaust, heating it up to burn off the soot ... this happens at ~3500/4000 rpm you'll smell "warmth" round the back of the car (but it is normal). 
This is why diesels aren't generally so good for doing lots of short trips...

The DPF can get blocked with particles that aren't carbon soot but some other "ash" that won't burn off at the elevated temperature .. this is when you might need to give the DPF a clean (I think that some have removed the dpf from the car and used Oven cleaner and a pressure hose ...)

Some diesel cars have a chemical additive that is injected into the fuel which actually reduces the burn temperature of the soot produced. This isn't the system on the Kuga 

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Mk1 Technical : Kuga Titanium awd

December 7, 2015, 1:31 pm
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Author: HugaKuga
Subject: Kuga Titanium awd
Posted: 07 Dec 2015 at 9:31pm

Hi Lee

Welcome to the forum ...

I think that the way the Kuga haldex works is that there is "drive" through the front to back drive shaft, and the AWD is electronically (clutch) activated at the back of the car ... if you hear a noise from the front it doesn't sound like the AWD (I could be wrong ...) what sort of noise is it, does it do when you drive off?
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Mk1 Technical : Kuga Titanium awd

December 7, 2015, 11:37 pm
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Author: Runnerbean
Subject: Kuga Titanium awd
Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 7:37am

Hi HugaKuga thanks for the response the noise is hard to explain and it kind of sounds like an electronic clutch or something kicking in and out and there is also a judder and as soon as you hit solid ground and normal driving there are no problems whatsoever. Does the Kuga Haldex work with 90% to the front and 10% to the rear at all times and then distributed when needed?
The vehicle is booked into Ford on 4th of January so hopefully they will advise.

Regards,

Lee
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Mk1 Technical : ALL Mk1 engine management & DPF issues & info

December 8, 2015, 12:20 am
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Author: vkouroub
Subject: ALL Mk1 engine management & DPF issues & info
Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 8:20am

Hello and thank you for your quick responses.

Correct me if i'm wrong but if the DPF filter is clogged shoud'nt my car go automatically to limp mode? And also should'nt this have an impact to the car's efficiency? The car is running smooth like always.
I just checked the two flexible hoses that connect the sensor to the filter for any rubish or condensation. I saw nothing just a small piece of blue plastic on the lip of one of those tubes. Started the car but the light is still on. Now i'm going to the mechanic to reset the fault. We'll see.........
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Idle Chit Chat : *is sad*

December 8, 2015, 12:17 pm
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Author: devilman
Subject: *is sad*
Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 8:17pm

So I traded in my 59 Kuga AWD. Only had 30k miles too. I've been to too many festivals and bike events in too many friends campervans so I got the bug. Bought a Wellhouse transit custom and of course the car had to help finance it. I was really happy UNTIL THE SNOW CAME! You take your Kuga for granted. The confidence it gives you knowing you can just pop out and go anywhere anytime is not apparent until it's not there. I have to take the dog different places now if the weather gets bad, which thankfully it hasn't yet. Well, until I get new winter tyres for the van anyways.
I miss my Kuga. A great car.
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Idle Chit Chat : Ford Edge - Spring 2016 launch

December 8, 2015, 12:20 pm
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Author: devilman
Subject: Ford Edge - Spring 2016 launch
Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 8:20pm

Is this to replace the Kiga or be there as well as the Kuga in a big bruv kinda role?
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Mk2 General Discussion : Gutted

December 8, 2015, 2:24 pm
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Author: Musketeer
Subject: Gutted
Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 10:24pm

Driving home the Sunday night we had a transit and it's driver pull out of a side road and hit the side of our Kuga - I was able to take some avoiding action but not enough.  Fortunately he has accepted full liability but still worried about the car.  The hardest impact was on the rear N/S wheel and it now looks like it is out of alignment by being pushed in at the front.  Hopefully it's just a stub axle or something similar and not something major underneath.  The wheel is a write off as it has chunks gouged out of it but fortunately there is very little panel damage.  The car is only just nicely run in at at 5000 miles.

Insurance were supposeed to be collecting it today between 12 and 5 but guess where the car is still sat - at least we now have a courtesy car.

Rant over 
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Mk2 Modifications : ALL Mk2 LED & Halogen, HID bulbs info

December 8, 2015, 11:26 pm
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Author: dave clark 5
Subject: ALL Mk2 LED & Halogen, HID bulbs info
Posted: 09 Dec 2015 at 7:26am

Thanks Kugalan for your pictures and info on dipped beam bulb upgrade.

For some while now I have been meaning to upgrade my original bulbs as they gave very poor light.

Looked at the Osram Nightbreakers but the reviews were poor with regard to lifespan so decided to go for Halfords Brilliant White/Blue bulbs. £20 each but got them BOGOF, bargain.

To change the bulbs took only a few minutes (not worth paying £7 for Halfords to do it !) and they are a massive improvement.
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Mk2 General Discussion : Mk2 order lead times inc info on delays

December 8, 2015, 11:41 pm
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Author: Kneller
Subject: Mk2 order lead times inc info on delays
Posted: 09 Dec 2015 at 7:41am

Picked mine up last night!

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Idle Chit Chat : Ford Edge - Spring 2016 launch

December 8, 2015, 11:42 pm
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Author: KugaTone
Subject: Ford Edge - Spring 2016 launch
Posted: 09 Dec 2015 at 7:42am

Big brother.
It's mondeo sized rather than focus sized
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Mk2 Modifications : ALL Mk2 LED & Halogen, HID bulbs info

December 8, 2015, 11:59 pm
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Author: jumborat
Subject: ALL Mk2 LED & Halogen, HID bulbs info
Posted: 09 Dec 2015 at 7:59am

I had a pair of Nightbreaker Ultimate H7 in my C-Max. I bought them when they first came out and they were still going strong when I changed to my first Kuga 16 months later. Not bad for a 'performance' bulb.
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Mk2 Modifications : ALL Mk2 LED & Halogen, HID bulbs info

December 9, 2015, 12:41 am
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Author: dave clark 5
Subject: ALL Mk2 LED & Halogen, HID bulbs info
Posted: 09 Dec 2015 at 8:41am

Originally posted by jumborat jumborat wrote:

I had a pair of Nightbreaker Ultimate H7 in my C-Max. I bought them when they first came out and they were still going strong when I changed to my first Kuga 16 months later. Not bad for a 'performance' bulb.


Glad your Nightbreakers have given you good service. I can only base my decision on the amount of negative reviews posted. I hope my choice from Halfords lasts a reasonable time. The difference from the original is very noticeable.

Have also changed my rear number plate, footwell and wing mirror indicator bulbs to LED and happy with the result.

I just wish Ford would use decent quality bulbs at manufacture.
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Mk2 General Discussion : Mk2 order lead times inc info on delays

December 9, 2015, 12:45 am
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Author: kevindawson
Subject: Mk2 order lead times inc info on delays
Posted: 09 Dec 2015 at 8:45am

Very nice too, can I ask how you managed to upload your picture?
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Mk2 General Discussion : Mk2 order lead times inc info on delays

December 9, 2015, 12:47 am
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Author: Kneller
Subject: Mk2 order lead times inc info on delays
Posted: 09 Dec 2015 at 8:47am

I uploaded to Flickr, then used the IMG BB code from there

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