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

February 14, 2016, 2:47 pm
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Author: skyscooter1
Subject: ALL Mk1 engine management & DPF issues & info
Posted: 14 Feb 2016 at 10:47pm

I had the exact same issue.
It was the fuel being too sooty & blocking the DPF.
I poured in a bottle of additive & did several static regenerations.
I only use branded ultimate diesel (usually Esso Ultimate) & problem never came back.

What happens is the DPF filters out the soot which blocks it, the engine management computer monitors the pressure across the DPF when the pressure rises it begins a regeneration programme to burn out the soot by adding fuel into the exhaust tp raise the temperature to 800-800 degrees, if the fuel is poor quality it produces a lot of soot.
When the engine injects fuel into the exhaust because it's poor quality it produces even more soot & blocks even quicker.
The high quality fuel produces significantly less soot as it's much cleaner burning.
Short repetitive journeys are bad as the engine management system never gets a chance to do a DPF regeneration.  
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Mk1 Technical : knocking noise from rear suspension

February 14, 2016, 2:57 pm
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Author: skyscooter1
Subject: knocking noise from rear suspension
Posted: 14 Feb 2016 at 10:57pm

I have a knocking noise from the rear nearside suspension when driving slowly.

I changed both rear droplinks and this drastically improved the situation.
However, I still sometimes get a knock at low speed over bumps.
Any ideas where to look? I can't see anything obvious. 
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Mk2 General Discussion : Mk2 Kuga fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon MPG

February 15, 2016, 9:09 am
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Author: Gazwake
Subject: Mk2 Kuga fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon MPG
Posted: 15 Feb 2016 at 5:09pm

Sounds like there is a huge difference between the awd and fwd mpg wise. I expected a difference but not that much
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Idle Chit Chat : Calling all Kuga owning caravanners

February 15, 2016, 9:14 am
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Author: gravesyt
Subject: Calling all Kuga owning caravanners
Posted: 15 Feb 2016 at 5:14pm

Hi Hillybilly I have 17" according to door panel full load 41 psi but if you look in the hand book under towing it states that the rear tyre pressure must be increased above specification by 2.9 psi   
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Mk1 Technical : knocking noise from rear suspension

February 15, 2016, 10:00 am
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Author: skyscooter1
Subject: knocking noise from rear suspension
Posted: 15 Feb 2016 at 6:00pm

Hi tarmo120,

Thank you for the response.

It seems quieter when it's wet or on snow, the coldest I've had since buying the car has been around -6C.
It's quite a gentle but firm metallic knock, the drop links have definitely made a difference but there's still this persistent knock when driving slowly, I can't hear it above around 20mph.

Have you changed the shock absorbers?

Thanks again,

Robbie
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Mk2 Towing : Trailer sway control

February 15, 2016, 10:10 am
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Author: dave7339
Subject: Trailer sway control
Posted: 15 Feb 2016 at 6:10pm

Thanks Gravest 
                     This may sound dumb but i assume i have to get the tow bar fitted before getting the software updated?
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Mk1 Technical : knocking noise from rear suspension

February 15, 2016, 10:29 am
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Author: tarmo120
Subject: knocking noise from rear suspension
Posted: 15 Feb 2016 at 6:29pm

No I haven't changed them. I do have changed the same items you have.
But since visually all the mechanics are ok, I will just be on the look out for that.
I usually check my car mechanics once per month.
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Idle Chit Chat : Calling all Kuga owning caravanners

February 15, 2016, 11:27 am
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Author: hillybilly
Subject: Calling all Kuga owning caravanners
Posted: 15 Feb 2016 at 7:27pm

Yes spec is 38 psi full load 41 they are in a typical Ford way just to confuse people saying when towing use full load pressure = 41psi or specified tyre pressure =38 + 3 = 41psi
Always remember kuga can tow trailer weighing 2.2 ton my caravan weighs around 1500 kilo
When fully loaded so I think their is room for a bit off leeway their
I also tow a trailer witch way around 350 kilo when I use it do I need to blow my rear tyres up to 43 psi to handle that safely
Do all us caravaners carry with us a means off setting our tyre pressures at caravan park
After the drag is dropped off or attached g
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Mk2 Towing : Trailer sway control

February 15, 2016, 1:29 pm
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Author: gravesyt
Subject: Trailer sway control
Posted: 15 Feb 2016 at 9:29pm

Ye dave 7339 or just the wiring harness ?
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Mk1 General Discussion : Car juddering in 3rd gear

February 15, 2016, 2:12 pm
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Author: Jeffro5770
Subject: Car juddering in 3rd gear
Posted: 15 Feb 2016 at 10:12pm

My 58 plate 4 x 4 is juddering slightly in 3rd gear for a couple of seconds. Car has done 35, 000 miles. Also not sure if haldex was working as couldn't pull caravan on a wet field thise weekend. Any ideas whats wrong? ???????????
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Mk2 General Discussion : Suplimentary Heater

February 15, 2016, 4:42 pm
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Author: Kugalan
Subject: Suplimentary Heater
Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 12:42am

Was your Mondeo a mk 3? I only ask because I had 3 mk4 TDCi Mondeos & they appeared similar to the Kuga.


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Mk2 General Discussion : Mk2 Kuga fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon MPG

February 15, 2016, 4:47 pm
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Author: Kugalan
Subject: Mk2 Kuga fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon MPG
Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 12:47am

Originally posted by Gazwake Gazwake wrote:

Sounds like there is a huge difference between the awd and fwd mpg wise. I expected a difference but not that much

From what I have read, the bigger difference appears between the awd manual & the awd powershift than between the fwd manual & the awd manual.
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Mk2 Technical : Boot cover

February 16, 2016, 10:10 am
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Author: Shoeman126
Subject: Boot cover
Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 6:10pm

Hi
2015 Kuga 150bhp 2WD 11500 miles

The sliding cover for the luggage space in the boot sometimes opens when I am driving. It is not a major issue but I have to remember when it has happened after parking up otherwise the contents of the boot is left on view.
Does anyone have a fix please?
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Mk2 Technical : Boot cover

February 16, 2016, 11:01 am
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Author: phoneman
Subject: Boot cover
Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 7:01pm

Could be faulty, on my 14 reg it gives a definite click when it reaches closed position and again when I press on the release handle to close
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Mk2 General Discussion : Sales brochure pre April 2015

February 16, 2016, 11:35 am
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Author: Arthur Wellesley
Subject: Sales brochure pre April 2015
Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 7:35pm

Just bought a 15 plated 180 Titanium X in Ruby Red, but not seen it or taken delivery yet. Ex Ford manager's car and it's got some extras (nav, reversing camera, detachable tow bar, etc.) but no mention of things like roof rails.   Etis listing is confusing to me, showing things such as tinted glass but no mention of privacy glass. The version is listed as "Titanium Plus" on Etis but being sold as a Titanium X. DVLA and insurance websites list it as aTitanium X Sport but suspect that's inaccurate.

Want to figure out what's standard and what's been added. Could do with the relevant sales brochure for a Kuga registered 1/3/2015 but can't find one online. Anybody got a PDF or a link?

Thanks
Kev
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Mk2 General Discussion : Sales brochure pre April 2015

February 16, 2016, 11:43 am
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Author: Gazwats
Subject: Sales brochure pre April 2015
Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 7:43pm

I've moved this thread out of the Mk1 General Discussion sub forum as it relates to a 2015 Mk2 Kuga.
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Mk2 General Discussion : Sales brochure pre April 2015

February 16, 2016, 12:33 pm
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Author: phoneman
Subject: Sales brochure pre April 2015
Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 8:33pm

You are right about DVLA and insurance companies. They list it as a Titanium X but Ford Etis lists it as a Titanium Plus. Thats what is more commonly know as Titanium X Sport, there are previous comments on the forum about this. Privacy glass and roof rails are part of the appearance pack and as I am aware are standard on the Sport
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Mk2 Technical : Euro 6 Diesel Engine

February 16, 2016, 12:51 pm
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Author: moondust
Subject: Euro 6 Diesel Engine
Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 8:51pm

Urea treatment or Ad Blue treatment is used on Jaguar Landrovers.

Edited by moondust - 5 hours 7 minutes ago at 8:53pm
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Mk2 General Discussion : Sales brochure pre April 2015

February 16, 2016, 1:09 pm
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Author: moondust
Subject: Sales brochure pre April 2015
Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 9:09pm

I have just read about a Titanium and a Titanium Sport and a 
                                   Titanium X and a Titanium X Sport 
So is the Zetec in addition to four other models and prices?

I have just ordered a Titanium in white platinum, con pack, app pack, 19" wheels. This 2016.5 model year has the uprated fascia with the larger 8" touch screen, what are the benefits here? I felt compelled to have the Sat Nav but wondered why such a big screen if Sat Nav was not taken as an option.
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Mk2 General Discussion : Sales brochure pre April 2015

February 16, 2016, 1:32 pm
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Author: Gazwats
Subject: Sales brochure pre April 2015
Posted: 16 Feb 2016 at 9:32pm

Originally posted by moondust moondust wrote:

I have just read about a Titanium and a Titanium Sport and a 
                                   Titanium X and a Titanium X Sport 
So is the Zetec in addition to four other models and prices?

I have just ordered a Titanium in white platinum, con pack, app pack, 19" wheels. This 2016.5 model year has the uprated fascia with the larger 8" touch screen, what are the benefits here? I felt compelled to have the Sat Nav but wondered why such a big screen if Sat Nav was not taken as an option.
Yes, there's currently 5 trim levels available:


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