Diesel · 2012–2019
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All about the Ford Kuga 2All about the 1.5 / 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v) engine
The 1.5 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v) engine was fitted to the Ford Kuga 2 (2012–2019). In the EU that is 11.6 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 1.5 120 hp, 1.5.
The most expensive known risk is AWD transfer case (PTU) bolts break or unit fails: it usually appears at 60,000–200,000 km and costs €200–2,000 to fix.
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
Signs: Knocking at low revs, jerking in the lower gears, hard cold starts, injector fault codes
Fix: Read the injector corrections and do a return-flow test; recode or replace the faulty injectors
Signs: Jerking, black smoke, power loss or limp mode, EGR fault codes; mostly on cars used for short trips
Fix: Clean or replace the EGR valve; cleaning often helps only for a while
Signs: DPF or additive-level warning, limp mode after long periods of city driving
Fix: Refill the additive and reset the counter, check the pressure sensor, force a regeneration; clean or replace the DPF if it is full
Signs: Knocking over bumps, play in the arms or links, uneven tyre wear; flagged at the roadworthiness test.
Fix: Replace the worn bushes, ball joints or links, then set the wheel alignment.
Signs: Rusty or scored discs, vibration or grinding when braking; often noted at the roadworthiness test.
Fix: Replace discs and pads per axle and service the caliper slides; brake regularly and firmly on cars used for short trips.
Signs: Clunks or whine from the front when pulling away or cornering, oil leak at the transfer case, 4x4 warning.
Fix: Check the transfer case mounting bolts and oil; replace broken bolts early, or repair/replace the unit if damaged.
Signs: No warning; a faulty inflator may stop the side and/or knee airbag from deploying in a crash.
Fix: Check the VIN for the open recall; the dealer replaces the affected airbag modules free of charge.
Signs: No warning; only matters in a crash when the seatbelt pretensioners deploy.
Fix: Check the VIN for the open recall; the dealer trims the insulation behind the B-pillar panel free of charge.
Signs: No start or slow cranking, battery warnings, key not recognised.
Fix: Test the battery and charging and look for a parasitic drain; replace the battery (and register it), check key and immobiliser with a dealer tester.
Signs: Door does not lock or unlock by touching the handle, mainly in winter.
Fix: Remove, clean and dry the handle and connector; replace the handle sensor if it stays faulty.
Signs: Indicator, parking or fog light out, or headlight misaligned; noted at the roadworthiness test.
Fix: Replace the bulb, check connectors for corrosion and adjust the headlight aim.
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
Signs: Rough shifts when the fluid is old
Fix: Fluid change every 60,000 km
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,400–5,750. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the Ford Kuga 2 with the 1.5 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| 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 |
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Diesel1,499 cm³ · 88 kW (120 hp) | 7.9 % | 2016–2018 | 140 g/km | — |
| 1.5 Diesel1,499 cm³ | 3.8 % | 2016–2018 | 134 g/km | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (19). 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.
The faults with the highest risk: AWD transfer case (PTU) bolts break or unit fails (60,000–200,000 km, €200–2,000); DPF clogging; Eolys additive runs low (additive systems) (80,000–200,000 km, €100–1,500); EGR valve sooting (80,000–200,000 km, €100–600); axle suspension defects above average from about 5 years (60,000–200,000 km, €150–500).
Belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo.
5W-30 · PSA B71 2290 / Ford WSS-M2C913-C · ~3.75 L · every 15,000 km.
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Main sources for the faults of this engine:
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. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). 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. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026