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3rd Generation 2021 2l Kuga

quibell
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Can I please ask for some advice.

I currently own a 2016 2litre Diesel Kuga which has a mileage of 50,000 and runs great. It is getting older so am considering a 2021, 2l diesel model. The ST- line.  I've been hearing some negative comments on this latest model and am wondering if anyone here is in a position to offer some advice from their personal experience. 

Any advice would be appreciated.

thank you.

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    Stay clear of the Kuga MHEV which has serious battery problems.

    Does your profile need updating ? It says you have a 2009 Focus.

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    Many thanks for this. I've since learnt that this particular model has the wet timing belt, same as fitted to the Transit, so have abandoned the idea.

    Should have updated profile. Apologies !!!

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    8 hours ago, quibell said:

    Should have updated profile. Apologies !!!

    but ?

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    On 8/7/2024 at 10:34 AM, quibell said:

    Can I please ask for some advice.

    I currently own a 2016 2litre Diesel Kuga which has a mileage of 50,000 and runs great. It is getting older so am considering a 2021, 2l diesel model. The ST- line.  I've been hearing some negative comments on this latest model and am wondering if anyone here is in a position to offer some advice from their personal experience. 

    Any advice would be appreciated.

    thank you.

    EDIT - Sorry, I replied to this thinking you were asking about the PHEV version

    Edited by Guitarbloke

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    Hi, similar question I am thinking of buying a 2020 reg'd (July) 2.0; TDCi ST Line Kuga, AWD, not looked at in the flesh but looks good in pictures but I now wonder if it is fitted with a wet cambelt and after the stories I have heard of this setup I would prefer not to be involved.

    Does anyone know when Ford made this disasterous change? Alternatively is it easily identified in the workshop.

    TIA

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    25 minutes ago, richbream said:

    Hi, similar question I am thinking of buying a 2020 reg'd (July) 2.0; TDCi ST Line Kuga, AWD, not looked at in the flesh but looks good in pictures but I now wonder if it is fitted with a wet cambelt and after the stories I have heard of this setup I would prefer not to be involved.

    Does anyone know when Ford made this disasterous change? Alternatively is it easily identified in the workshop.

    TIA

    I'm not sure of the changeover date on the Kuga but it is easy to tell.  The old 2.0 TDCI engine is dry belt.  The new 2.0 EcoBlue engine is wetbelt.

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