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Mk1 General Discussion : Road noise

July 15, 2017, 4:18 pm
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Author: Davemk1
Subject: Road noise
Posted: 15 Jul 2017 at 11:18pm

Tyres all done plus 4wheel alignment covered 1k so far and no issues , phew , also changed air filter old one all kinked , running better now
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Mk2 Technical : Outside Air Temperature Display

July 15, 2017, 4:27 pm
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Author: Ozekuga
Subject: Outside Air Temperature Display
Posted: 15 Jul 2017 at 11:27pm

Don't know if this will help Outside air temperature but this problem has been discussed before, just click on the link.
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Mk1 General Discussion : Road noise

July 15, 2017, 5:34 pm
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Author: Oldboy
Subject: Road noise
Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 12:34am

Hi

Do you have much traffic calming around you? I used to live in a street with speed bumps all down it -not full width sleeping policemen but a bump in the center of each lane. They were dreadful for pushing the wheels out and we had to keep getting the tracking adjusted. Moved to a posher address now - no bumps, just pot-holes!
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Mk2 How-To? : Rear bumper removal

July 15, 2017, 7:22 pm
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Author: murcod
Subject: Rear bumper removal
Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 2:22am

Is it the Ford kit? You need to activate it in the Body Control Module as well as physically wiring it in. There are a couple of other threads on here about it. Basically you could get a Ford dealer to do it or DIY using a suitable OBD2 interface with a laptop and either FoCCCus or ForScan software.
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Mk2 How-To? : Rear bumper removal

July 15, 2017, 9:29 pm
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Author: oz_jad
Subject: Rear bumper removal
Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 4:29am

Thanks murcod.

It's actually an OEM product by Erich Jaeger and seems to be great quality. I have ended up pulling most of the rear of the car apart and installed the module and basic wiring as per instructions. 

I was shocked to find (unless I missed the connector) that the vehicle doesn't have CAN bus. Considering its a 2015 with the electronic pack and yet CAN bus isn't installed. Does this sound right??

That being the case I have run the wiring to the front of the vehicle for wiring into the OBD plug but, would rather allow an auto elec to finish off the few wires left. The instructions are a little grey and I am unsure if changes will have to be made to the BCM.
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Mk2 Technical : Outside Air Temperature Display

July 15, 2017, 9:54 pm
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Author: ivan5150
Subject: Outside Air Temperature Display
Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 4:54am

Hi again, I read that post but i think my problem is different. The temp reading is almost correct in my case, is just the update time linked with speed which drive me crazy. My temp is stuck until I reach a certain speed for a certain time, and, since I'm always stuck in the traffic it means my temperature is always stuck :)
I'm the only one? Anyone found a solution?
Thanks!
Ivan
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Mk1 General Discussion : Road noise

July 15, 2017, 11:05 pm
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Author: Fillco
Subject: Road noise
Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 6:05am

Feathering is supposed to be caused by poor alignment, particularly when 4 wheel alignment was introduced (my MK2 Mondeo was my introduction to 4 wheel alignment I remember). The cyclic humming is caused by the very part of the tyre that's there to prevent humming or any resonance, the different sized tread blocks on the edge of the tyre.
If you run your hand round the inside edge of the tyre you'll find in one direction more than the other, there is a tendency for your hand to snag on the tread and that it snags more easy on the smaller blocks than the larger blocks. I'm guessing the smaller blocks deform/wear more easily simply because they are smaller and the cyclic humming is these larger and smaller blocks as they meet the road. Isn't so pronounced at the front of course because of the effect of steering rounding the edges.

The handbook does say swap the wheels every 3000-6000 miles and wonder how many of us do this at such short intervals, if at all. I did on the Mondeo at every service, Only time I've swapped the position on the Kuga has been when swapping for winter wheels. Continentals can go corner to corner when refitting but my winter wheels are directional so front to rear.


Edited by Fillco - 5 hours 52 minutes ago at 6:08am
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Mk1 Technical : Bad start day after

July 16, 2017, 2:41 am
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Author: hillybilly
Subject: Bad start day after
Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 9:41am

Iff it's slow to crank check alternator and battery if it's like yours starts then stops put a meter on battery check voltage when cranking should recover at once,if voltage to low at this stage it will cut off fuel.
Other wise strange a decent run is usually beneficial to the car.
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Mk2 Technical : Vibration

July 16, 2017, 2:43 am
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Author: hillybilly
Subject: Vibration
Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 9:43am

Originally posted by bburn1010 bburn1010 wrote:

HI , JUST DONE 4500MLS ROUND FRANCE NOSE WEIGHT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE I ALWAYS CHECK NOSE WEIGHT. BEEN TOWING VANS FOR YEARS. NEVER HAPPENED ON MY 08 MODEL. I ALSO GET THE VIBRATION WHEN SOLO I WOULD DESCRIBE IT AS MORE OF A SCUTTLE SHAKE.

No need to shout.
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Mk2 General Discussion : 2017 Kuga. 1.5 TDCI Manual fuel consumption

July 16, 2017, 7:51 am
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Author: fusemender
Subject: 2017 Kuga. 1.5 TDCI Manual fuel consumption
Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 2:51pm

I thought I would share my findings after having a demo car for the weekend.

Zetec 1.5 TDCI 120 PS Manual.18" 5 spoke alloys. Convenience Pack. The car has 1200 miles on the clock.

I`d have to say I am a little disappointed as I could not get anywhere close the Fords published MPG for the Kuga.

I have done 245 miles over the weekend, mainly "A" roads and dual carriageways with 3 adults in the car and a little luggage in the boot.

My driving style was light acceleration and changing gear before 2000 rpm at all times and cruising at 60mph (sorry if you may have been behind me)

On arriving back home the trip computer was showing an average of 53.4 mpg. My own calculations were slightly less at 51.18 mpg. Fords published combined mpg is 64.2 mpg

I am wondering is this good/bad or expected ?

Any comments of other experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Just to add, loved driving the car, as it was comfy and easy to drive with a good high driving position giving a good all round view, and being somewhat different to the Mondeo I currently drive.
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Kuga spotting : Burnham on sea

July 16, 2017, 8:04 am
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Author: Burnhampaul
Subject: Burnham on sea
Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 3:04pm

Since getting my Kuga on June 30th I've spotted lots of them in and around Burnham....... never noticed one before..... other half is fed up with me shouting Kuuuuuggggaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh every time I spot one lol 😂
Anyone local on here ?
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Kuga spotting : Seen in Gt Yarmouth Today

July 16, 2017, 8:12 am
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Author: Burnhampaul
Subject: Seen in Gt Yarmouth Today
Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 3:12pm

Originally posted by Skippy Skippy wrote:

I still think Fords have missed a trick by not keeping the split rear tailgate on the new Kuga.


Have to agree the split tailgate is my favourite thing about my Kuga, very clever ....
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Mk2 General Discussion : Mk2 Kuga fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon MPG

July 16, 2017, 7:51 am
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Author: fusemender
Subject: Mk2 Kuga fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon MPG
Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 2:51pm

I thought I would share my findings after having a demo car for the weekend.

Zetec 1.5 TDCI 120 PS Manual.18" 5 spoke alloys. Convenience Pack. The car has 1200 miles on the clock.

I`d have to say I am a little disappointed as I could not get anywhere close the Fords published MPG for the Kuga.

I have done 245 miles over the weekend, mainly "A" roads and dual carriageways with 3 adults in the car and a little luggage in the boot.

My driving style was light acceleration and changing gear before 2000 rpm at all times and cruising at 60mph (sorry if you may have been behind me)

On arriving back home the trip computer was showing an average of 53.4 mpg. My own calculations were slightly less at 51.18 mpg. Fords published combined mpg is 64.2 mpg

I am wondering is this good/bad or expected ?

Any comments of other experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Just to add, loved driving the car, as it was comfy and easy to drive with a good high driving position giving a good all round view, and being somewhat different to the Mondeo I currently drive.
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Mk2 General Discussion : First service interval

July 16, 2017, 9:45 am
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Author: bobfather
Subject: First service interval
Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 4:45pm

Hi folks, I bought a new Kuga 2.0 Titanium registered Dec 2016, now 8 months old and only covered 4k miles.  The dash warning 'Oil Change' now appears when the engine is started.  This seems early to me, I thought they were 12 months or 12k miles interval.  Have I misunderstood this?
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Mk1 General Discussion : Tyres

July 16, 2017, 11:56 am
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Author: Henryboy
Subject: Tyres
Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 6:56pm

Any thoughts on tyres.
Have Landsail but looking online reviews are bad.
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Mk2 How-To? : MK 2 oil filter change

July 16, 2017, 1:20 pm
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Author: keithmac
Subject: MK 2 oil filter change
Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 8:20pm

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Mk1 Technical : Kuga transfer box

July 16, 2017, 1:40 pm
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Author: spudgun
Subject: Kuga transfer box
Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 8:40pm

I did the Haldex service this morning. It took a lot longer than i thought it would have but I struggled to get the filter out.
Anyway, doing a bit of digging online, the kuga transfer box does have a special oil specified. No provision for draining but tops up like the rear diff. It will be a suck it out and refill job.

I'm surprised more on here haven't done this themselves.


Edited by spudgun - 14 hours 13 minutes ago at 8:47pm
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Mk1 General Discussion : Cigar Lighter

July 16, 2017, 1:43 pm
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Author: Tbone
Subject: Cigar Lighter
Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 8:43pm

Any one had problem with rear cigar lighter 12 v outlet in the boot.

I plugged my fridge into it and it blow, checked the book for the fuse, fuse 109 foot well area, checked the fuse and its fine Not blown, checked the cigar lighter on the center counsel and this works fine, pulled the fuse and the center counsel stopped working.
Fuse 109 is a 20amp fuse and the book reads as if this fuse covers both cigar counsel and rear 12v outlet, but the 12v outlet has no power going to it at all, the book does not refer to any other fuses.
any thoughts help experiences etc. will be gratefully accepted.

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Mk2 General Discussion : First service interval

July 16, 2017, 2:18 pm
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Author: Ozekuga
Subject: First service interval
Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 9:18pm

Do you know when the car was built, could be a July 2016 build date so has timed out the year.
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Mk2 How-To? : Rear bumper removal

July 16, 2017, 8:07 pm
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Author: murcod
Subject: Rear bumper removal
Posted: 17 Jul 2017 at 3:07am

You should have CAN bus in it. There's a factory option called "trailer pre-pack" (or similar) that I think all Aussie Kugas have standard. I believe that includes the required wires for the trailer wiring to plug into (but I could be wrong.)

You can check on ETIS https://www.etis.ford.com/vehicleRegSelector.do by putting your VIN number in  to see what is fitted for your Kuga.

Edit: it's "With Towing Pre-Pack".


Edited by murcod - 7 hours 41 minutes ago at 3:19am
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