Information on repair and maintenance of Ford Kuga cars electronically
Ford Kuga is the most compact and comfortable crossover, which was presented by the American company Ford Motors in 2006, in the form of the Ford Iosis X, and the next year the first generation of Ford Kuga was officially demonstrated.
For the first crossover, the familiar C1 platform was used, which is the basis for such models as Focus and C-Max, Mazda 3/5, Volvo S40 and V50. The car is equipped with a diesel engine, which has a 2.0 liter volume and a power of 136 hp. Or a gasoline engine with a volume of 2.5 liters and 197 hp. respectively. The set includes a 6-speed manual, which can be replaced, if desired, with an automatic.
The second generation was introduced in 2011, under the name Ford Escape. It was under this name that cars were produced for Americans. For Europe, the second generation Ford Kuga was shown in 2012. The differences affected the bumper, radiator grille and headlights, the interior of the car has changed quite a bit. The crossover received a complete restyling closer to 2016, it acquired a completely new style. The list of engines received new options:
- diesel, with a working volume of 1.5 liters and a capacity of 120 hp;
- 1.6 l petrol, with a capacity of 150-182 hp, working with a six-speed automatic transmission with two clutches.
The third generation was shown to the world in 2019 in Amsterdam. The car has become much more dynamic and already looks more like a hatchback than a station wagon. The main advantage was the virtual combination of devices of all kinds of audio and media systems. The basic equipment is equipped with a unified electronic system Co-Pilot360, which can include cruise control, automatic braking when a pedestrian is visible, blind spots are easily controlled, and independent switching of light (near - far). Kuga III is a model with 3 hybrid versions. The Kuga EcoBlue is a simple mild hybrid that includes a 48-volt alternator and battery. The small motor helps the main turbodiesel accelerate the car in a split second. The Kuga is equipped with a three-cylinder 1.5 liter petrol turbo engine (120 or 150 hp) and a four-cylinder 1.5 liter turbo diesel with 120 hp. and 2.0 l, 190 hp. respectively. The transmission in this case is a six-speed "mechanics".
Ford Kuga is a popular and high-quality crossover that requires timely maintenance and diagnostics. Ideally, when the driver of the car independently understands the main issues:
- how to change oil;
- how the undercarriage works and how to repair it;
- how to find and fix the problem;
- how to set up electronics.
All information can be found in the book on repair and operation of Ford Kuga in PDF format, it contains detailed information about the structure of the car, detailed instructions with illustrations. All information is based on the experience of professionals. By downloading the manual to your smartphone, all the answers will always be at your fingertips. Thus, you will not only save time, but also money. You do not have to visit the service station again if you can do the repair yourself. The repair book is written in a simple and accessible language.