Injectors / injector seals
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Smoke, knocking, hard start
Fix: Replace seals / injectors
€300–1,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Ford Kuga I
2008–2012 · Ford Kuga 1
1
engines covered
8
known faults
36,962
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
5
official recalls
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The Ford Kuga I was built from 2008 to 2012.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 8 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Injectors / injector seals: it usually appears at 150,000–250,000 km and costs €300–1,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 150–200 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (22.7 %), suspension (13.4 %), tyres and wheels (8.3 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: steering. It fails less often than average on: brakes, suspension, body and corrosion.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10) | Diesel | Belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo | 5W-30 · PSA B71 2290 / Ford WSS-M2C913-C / 934-B · ~4.25–5.5 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10)
DPF with additive (FAP)
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
model years 2004–2027 only
Signs: DPF / additive warning
Fix: Refill additive, clean DPF
€150–1,500
EGR valve / swirl flap actuator
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–700
Turbo actuator / vanes
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Overboost / underboost
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,000
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
PowerShift MPS6 (wet, Getrag)
MPS6 fluid & clutch wear
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rough shifts when the fluid is old
Fix: Fluid change every 60,000 km
€200–1,500
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €450–900 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 36,962 tests.
| thousand km | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3.8 % | 5.8 % | 7.2 % | 8.8 % | 9.0 % |
| Suspension | 9.5 % | 12.1 % | 13.4 % | 14.2 % | 14.9 % |
| Steering | 2.8 % | 3.9 % | 5.3 % | 6.2 % | 7.3 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 5.4 % | 7.2 % | 8.3 % | 9.2 % | 8.8 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 9.3 % | 16.6 % | 22.7 % | 25.3 % | 26.3 % |
| Body and corrosion | 1.7 % | 2.4 % | 4.1 % | 5.5 % | 7.0 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 2.6 % | 4.2 % | 6.4 % | 8.1 % | 9.7 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (5). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Fire risk The engine cylinder head may crack08/01/2018 · R/2018/008
- Seat belt B-pillar trim insulation too close to the seat belt pretentioner30/08/2017 · R/2017/238
- Fire risk Heated washer jets may overheat05/06/2017 · R/2017/107
- Fire risk Risk of fire18/11/2016 · R/2016/067
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Hard brake pedal may occur during engine warm up21/05/2009 · R/2009/050
Other generations
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026