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Idle Chit Chat : What would be a credible alternative to the Kuga?

February 5, 2014, 1:40 pm
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Author: HugaKuga
Subject: What would be a credible alternative to the Kuga?
Posted: 05 Feb 2014 at 9:40pm

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Dealer Experiences : How much for a service?

February 5, 2014, 1:46 pm
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Author: Bash D Bishop
Subject: How much for a service?
Posted: 05 Feb 2014 at 9:46pm

My wife's Kuga was due its first service so I called around for a quote. First off I tried to largest dealer group in the area, Peoples Ford in Edinburgh. When the service receptionist told me that it would be £199 I told her she was having a laugh as that was an absurd amout for what amounts to little more than an oil and filter change. She immediatley offered to take 10% off the price. I still refused to book as even £179 was excessive.

My next call was to the Dalkeith Ford Centre. This is much smaller than Peoples but also about 15 minutes closer to home. They quoted a much more reasonable £129 so I booked it in.

Today I took the car in and as I live about 15 miles from the garage I decided to wait. The facilities were exceptionally basic. 3 plastic chairs and a table with some brochures on it was all that was available. No drinks machine or water was available. I tried to visit a couple of local cafes but as I had our West Highland Terrier with me they would let us in!

Thankfully they managed to do the service quite quickly and I was on my way home. But not for long. I noticed the engine management light was on so I about turned and went back. It turned out they had disconnected a plug to make it easier to change the oil filter but although they had put it back they hadn't cleared the error codes. A few minutes with the IDS connected cleared the codes and I was on my way again.

All my main dealer experiences in recent years have been with Land Rover, BMW/Mini and Audi so the Ford Main Dealer experience has been a bit of a culture shock.Image may be NSFW.
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MK2 General Discussion : Mk2 Kuga fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon MPG

February 5, 2014, 1:48 pm
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Author: brmc
Subject: Mk2 Kuga fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon MPG
Posted: 05 Feb 2014 at 9:48pm

13,000 miles already, did drive carefully at 70mph on a 220 mile journey a few weeks ago,still didnt acheive anything more than 45mpg. Get around 440 miles to the tank..
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Technical : Difficulty selecting reverse when cold

February 5, 2014, 1:49 pm
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Author: tarmo120
Subject: Difficulty selecting reverse when cold
Posted: 05 Feb 2014 at 9:49pm

Yeah. I have no idea what could cause this. But I'm starting to think it has something to do with the gears not meshing correctly. So by driving forward a small distance makes meshing better.
At least I feel like it does.
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MK2 General Discussion : Mk2 Kuga fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon MPG

February 5, 2014, 1:58 pm
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Author: brmc
Subject: Mk2 Kuga fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon MPG
Posted: 05 Feb 2014 at 9:58pm

I do realise its a big heavy car,but a little put out that the economy is not as good as last car when quoted mpg should be better .
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Technical : Difficulty selecting reverse when cold

February 5, 2014, 2:27 pm
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Author: speedfreak
Subject: Difficulty selecting reverse when cold
Posted: 05 Feb 2014 at 10:27pm

My Kuga does the same,I just let the handbrake off so it rolls a tiny bit before selecting reverse.
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MK2 General Discussion : Mk2 Kuga fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon MPG

February 5, 2014, 2:27 pm
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Author: Fillco
Subject: Mk2 Kuga fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon MPG
Posted: 05 Feb 2014 at 10:27pm

I see your concern.. Now to be honest, I hope mine will creep up a little more and match the Mondeo.
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MK2 General Discussion : Just a few of my gripes

February 5, 2014, 10:11 pm
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Author: Fillco
Subject: Just a few of my gripes
Posted: 06 Feb 2014 at 6:11am

Depends if the kick feature is inhibited when a tow bar is fitted, not sure why it should be. Is it a fixed tow bar?

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Main Message Centre : Private leasing vs outright ownership?

February 5, 2014, 10:35 pm
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Author: DRAGONBACK
Subject: Private leasing vs outright ownership?
Posted: 06 Feb 2014 at 6:35am

Ford options thats the one i have deposit £8.500 £287 a month over 36 months option to buy the car in 3yrs or start over again (mgv £13.500)
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Main Message Centre : Tyres - best prices, where to buy & general info

February 6, 2014, 12:20 pm
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Author: Fillco
Subject: Tyres - best prices, where to buy & general info
Posted: 06 Feb 2014 at 8:20pm

Does this mean your actually now going faster mph/rev as they are 245 as against 235?
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MK2 General Discussion : Just a few of my gripes

February 6, 2014, 12:34 pm
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Author: TROYD
Subject: Just a few of my gripes
Posted: 06 Feb 2014 at 8:34pm

I have a factory fitted detachable towbar and not tried to fit it yet as its always P*ssing down for me to climb under and fit it but I think I had better test it. Mind i have the kick tail gate and it works with the tow bar off.
 
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MK2 General Discussion : Just a few of my gripes

February 6, 2014, 12:45 pm
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Author: Fillco
Subject: Just a few of my gripes
Posted: 06 Feb 2014 at 8:45pm

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I have a factory fitted detachable towbar and not tried to fit it yet as its always P*ssing down for me to climb under and fit it but I think I had better test it. Mind i have the kick tail gate and it works with the tow bar off.
 


Yes mine works too with the tow bar off. Like you, maybe I'd better fit it and test the system.
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MK2 General Discussion : Delays to Mk2 orders

February 6, 2014, 12:55 pm
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Author: KugaCat
Subject: Delays to Mk2 orders
Posted: 06 Feb 2014 at 8:55pm

I've been told my car is still at Valencia waiting to board the carrier.
Yet another delay but this time its the weather I believe.

Don't think I will be getting my Kuga any time soon.
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MK1 General Discussion : Headlamp bulbs blowing

February 6, 2014, 2:54 pm
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Author: Any1else
Subject: Headlamp bulbs blowing
Posted: 06 Feb 2014 at 10:54pm

Had an issue a while back where a few headlight bulbs blew but it seemed to settle down and things were ok. Just recently though, they have started to blow again(3 in the past two months) so I am getting the headlamp resistor wires that are mentioned in the TSB.

Has anyone done this fix or had it done? I havent seen the resistors yet so I am not sure what they are like but I have heard that it isnt too tricky. Can anyone let me know how they should be fitted?
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Modifications : LED approach / puddle lamps

February 6, 2014, 3:09 pm
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Author: tsvetomir
Subject: LED approach / puddle lamps
Posted: 06 Feb 2014 at 11:09pm

Thanks, everyone!

The bulb holder is indeed held only by friction. A gentle pull is all it takes :)
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MK2 General Discussion : Engine Malfunction light

February 6, 2014, 3:47 pm
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Author: Kugaface
Subject: Engine Malfunction light
Posted: 06 Feb 2014 at 11:47pm

Wow, what a response with a lot of upset customers. Nicola, I know how you feel. My car broke down once again this week and the aa plugged the laptop in to reveal a turbo boost problem error code. The car is back at fords and I have a hire car too. I've had no update yet, but have demanded a replacement car! I am now thinking of gettingm rid! Even if they fix the turbo, I don't want the car back! Every time it's been back they have lied and covered up the problems and promised the fault had been rectified. This is unacceptable and I no longer have faith in the kuga! It's a real shame ford have not been quicker to recall our cars rather than fob us off!

I will keep you all informed.
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Technical : Folding rear seats - your views (and a warning)

February 6, 2014, 10:31 pm
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Author: Shuaib
Subject: Folding rear seats - your views (and a warning)
Posted: 07 Feb 2014 at 6:31am

Hi Guys,

I'm from South Africa, This is my first post to the forums. I own a Ford Kuga 2013 Titanium 2.0.

I had the exact same problem as TonyKuga2. My seatbelt clip looks exactly like that as well. It still works, but it does not look nice. This is definately a design issue I would believe.

Did you manage to get yours replaced under warranty?
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Newbies : Newbie from South Africa

February 6, 2014, 10:49 pm
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Author: Shuaib
Subject: Newbie from South Africa
Posted: 07 Feb 2014 at 6:49am

Hi Guys,

I'm from South Africa, I own a Ford Kuga 2013 Titanium 2.0 AWD.

Model Code: KGDNS0901
Specification: 2.0 TDCi TITANIUM POWERSHIFT AWD
Colour: Moondust Silver

Been browsing through the forum and impressed with all the good advise. Thought I'd join the forum and give back a little as well!
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Technical : Immobilizer malfunction service required

February 6, 2014, 11:14 pm
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Author: Shuaib
Subject: Immobilizer malfunction service required
Posted: 07 Feb 2014 at 7:14am

Hello,

Last night I got an error on my dash "Immobilizer malfunction service required" and my car did not want to start.

I was able to unlock the car, all the lights went on as usual - pressed the Power button but the engine did not start.

This is the first error or warning on my Kuga, besides the low fuel :). I was quite shocked and disappointed as this car is still new.

Luckily I was not far from home and went to fetch the spare key. The car started with the spare key without any issues.

This morning I then tried my original key and it worked again.

I called Ford and they told me I need to book my car in for check-up, but they fully booked for the next 6 days - so I need to wait.

Just for piece of mind, I dont want to drive the car if this is a serious issue.

Did anyone have this issue before? Is the Immobilizer a module in the car or is it built into the key? Maybe the battery of the key is low?
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Technical : Immobilizer malfunction service required

February 7, 2014, 2:03 pm
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Author: Titanium kev
Subject: Immobilizer malfunction service required
Posted: 07 Feb 2014 at 10:03pm

I had this message come up once and would not start when my kuga was a few months old because my electric tail gate was not closed properly. I opened it closed it again touch wood so far never came back. Image may be NSFW.
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