Fenester Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Just changed from a 2018 Kuga Titanium AWD diesel to a new 2022 ST line X Diesel AWD - one thing I have noticed is that the steering is much lighter on the new model. Maybe the lower profile tyres, or perhaps the steering gearing is different? No issue just a statement of discovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quofan Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 The steering on the latest model is electric. Was your 2018 model the same or did it have the old type of power steering pump with fluid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT70 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Completely new steering system on MK4 Focus from MK3 which is carried over to Kuga (Same car). In fact, the steering and the brakes were the only thing that was any good on the MK4, everything else packed up or fell off or rattled 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT70 Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Glad you find it funny, I didn't 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wino Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 On 8/19/2022 at 11:41 AM, DaveT70 said: In fact, the steering and the brakes were the only thing that was any good on the MK4, everything else packed up or fell off or rattled Hardly surprising due to the state of the roads. It's like a slalom at times, if you're not avoiding the potholes then it's the ever sinking inspection chambers and fire hydrants etc etc. Why on earth they put these in the drive line on the roads is beyond me but not as ridiculous as the water companies opting to put the majority of water meters that are sited in the footpath at the end of driveways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenester Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 On 8/19/2022 at 10:28 AM, Quofan said: The steering on the latest model is electric. Was your 2018 model the same or did it have the old type of power steering pump with fluid? Not sure I'm afraid, perhaps someone who knows the mechanics of a 2.5 Kuga can assist in answering your question. I think it probably was hydraulic but I am guessing. The MK3 is substantially lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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