Faults:

Where to start? Well yes you guessed it right - the power-shift automatic transmission is of course causing problems and will likely be too expensive to repair.

Oil and injector leak.

DPF clogged even with long drives.

ABS sensor.

Seems hard on brake pads, replaced a couple of times in only 4 years and lower mileage.

The list goes on...

General Comments:

A 2012 Kuga bought with very low miles and appeared cared for, but this car in its last year or two with us will finally be going - it has been an unreliable disaster, one thing after another. Money-pit.

I heard about the power-shift gearbox, but when I researched this car I also read that if cared for they are OK. I also loved the looks and the car appeared OK on a test drive. Well this car had low miles and evidence of oil changes for the auto box as well, yet it still failed at less than 70,000 miles. I had cars from the 1970's and 1980's that had longer lasting engines and gearboxes.

Fuel consumption rubbish for diesel, struggles to get above 34 mpg and I drive carefully. Probably due to the auto box. One of the many reasons you should go for a manual transmission if considering one of these, you'll get about 45 + mpg and better reliability.

Reasonably comfortable and nice to drive when working. Plus points end there.

But the issues I have had are unforgivable. Truly pathetic for a modern car, will not be returning to Ford EVER. You can get a power-shift Kuga's like this with low miles and good condition for less than £2000 in Auto-Trader's used section. Tells you all you need to know, they cannot give them away! I honestly think I might break mine up myself and sell parts like the nice leather interior (Titanium X model has the LOT) and other parts and so on. I'd make more money that way than just scrapping it entirely! And it sure as hell is not worth fixing.

Faults:

Problems with engine injectors, seals and fuel pump (expensive).

A/C weak.

Rust on door sills.

And now it won't go into reverse, I have to visit a gearbox specialist, my own mechanic won't touch it.

General Comments:

Bought this Kuga as a family run about. Thinking it would be reliable and economical. It has low mileage and appeared looked after.

It was OK the first six months or so, which is when it started to give problems, and of course when the used warranty ran out!

This car has been nothing but trouble, and this time once fixed it will be sold.

Shame really - it is a decent looking and comfortable modern car. Nice to drive and economical when running right. But avoid diesel Fords from this time period, nothing but trouble as they age! Oh and and avoid any Ford "powershift" automatics as well. I wish I researched more online about this vehicle before buying!

Faults:

Nothing.

But this was a 3 month short term lease through my business.

General Comments:

Very pleasantly surprised. Comforable and quite roomy. Only downside is that it's 2WD. I.e. not a "real" SUV.

Most importantly, it had heated front window like my wife's current Outlander. Contemplating replacing the 2019 Outlander with a low mileage 2023 Kuga that's for sale. These are surprisingly cheap second hand considering what you get. I've researched this car, and there should be few problems. Should be simple and robust.