Recalls: Ford Mk.2 Kuga
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Ford Mk.2 Kuga
2012-14 Ford Kuga 1.6T: cracked cylinder head and oil leak
In March 2017, a recall was issued for Ford Kuga vehicles that had 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engines and were manufactured from 16 December 2012 to 2 July 2014. In these vehicles, a lack of coolant circulation could cause localised overheating of the engine cylinder head; in turn, this could cause the cylinder head to crack and leak oil. Furthermore, the oil could ignite and cause a fire in the engine compartment. Until the recall works could be carried out, Ford advised owners to maintain the level of coolant in their vehicle; in the event of overheating or a coolant leak, the vehicle should be taken to a Ford dealer for diagnosis and repair (PRA 2017/16003).It is understood that recalled vehicles will undergo a software update and have the cylinder head checked for damage.
2012-14 Ford TF Kuga: fire hazard from seatbelt pre-tensioner
In August 2017, a recall was issued for Ford TF Kuga vehicles that were manufactured from 11 December 2012 to 19 June 2014. In the event of a collision which caused the front seatbelt retractor pre-tensioner to deploy, the insulation material on the inner face of the lower ‘B’ pillar trim could be subjected to a concentrated heat source that could cause it to ignite – this would pose a fire hazard to the vehicle’s occupants. For the VINs of the recalled Ford Kuga vehicles, please see PRA 2017/16272.
2012-16 Ford TF Kuga with manual transmission: clutch may overheat
In May 2018, recall campaign 18S07 was issued for Ford Kuga vehicles that had manual transmissions and were manufactured from 16 December 2012 to 24 June 2016. In these vehicles, the clutch assembly may overheat as a result of excessive clutch slip – this could cause the clutch pressure to crack, in turn damaging the transmission assembly and allowing transmission fluid to leak. For the VINs of the recalled Ford Kuga vehicles, please see PRA 2018/16755.
2016 Ford TF Kuga: driver’s knee airbag and/or side airbags may not deploy
In May 2018, recall campaign 17S06 was issued for Ford Kuga vehicles that were built on 29 July 2016. In these vehicles, the airbag initiators within the driver’s knee airbag and/or side airbag modules may be defective. In the event of a collision, the driver’s knee airbag and/or side airbags may therefore not deploy, and this would increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. For the VINs of the recalled Ford Kuga vehicles, please see PRA 2018/16754.
2014-15 Ford Kuga: engine overheating and oil leak
In August 2018, a recall was issued for Ford Kuga vehicles that were manufactured from 13 December 2014 to 25 September 2015. In these vehicles, the engine could overheat – this could cause an oil leak and lead to a loss of engine oil. Furthermore, this oil could leak onto the road and create a slippery surface that posed a hazard for other road users. For the VINs of the recalled Ford Kuga vehicles, please see PRA 2018/16892.
Problems and faults: Ford Mk.2 Kuga
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Ford Mk.2 Kuga
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Ford Mk.2 Kuga.
