Ford KUGA Parts | 2013 - 2016 | Mk2 Duratorq EcoBoost #87KPKO05K
Ford Kuga Mk2 evolved into a second-generation form as a larger, more practical, and more efficient proposal, which in the usual market will be just as attractive to SUV buyers like the Qashqai, as well as the Crossover and RAV4. The unique five-seat style is family-sized and receives smart technology that segment buyers will appreciate. Here, we look at the original version of the MK2 model from 2013 to 2016. Ford Kuga Models 2013-2016 SUV 5dr (1.6 EcoBoost - 150PS and 180PS / 1.5 EcoBoost - 150PS and 180PS / 2.0 TDCi 140PS, 150PS, 163PS, 180PS - 2WD and AWD) [Zetec, Titanium, Titanium X) History For a company that has relied on sport utility vehicles for such a large proportion of its global earnings, Ford had a surprisingly unmatched record with things in the UK - until 2008 and the arrival of the first-generation version of this model, Kuga. Back then, so-called "Crossover" vehicles - cars with the design of an SUV and the feel of a family hatchback - were an emerging trend that almost every brand has had to follow since. It copied the approach of alternatives in the Nissan Qashqai class but added a butcher look and a better driving experience, a combination that recorded over 45,000 UK sales for Ford in less than four years before the arrival of this MK2 model at the beginning of 2013. Priorities here were not difficult for Ford designers. Second-generation Kuga buyers wanted their cars to be more efficient. And they needed to be bigger. After all, in the initial version of this model, the luggage room and rear seat cabin space were inferior to those in the most comparable family hatchbacks - which simply wasnt good enough for a car of this size and class. Fortunately, the solution lay in a direction Ford was heading anyway. Blue Oval bean counters had already decreed that the second-generation Kuga would be a global design which, known across the Atlantic as the Ford Escape, also had to meet the larger needs of North American buyers. In other words, it was always going to be bigger. The extra size brought additional presence and perceived purpose, which, at least visually, positioned this design not only as a Qashqai Crossover competitor but also as a car you could take seriously against soft-roading SUVs like, say, Toyotas RAV4 or a Hondas CR-V. In other words, this MK2 Kuga had a broader appeal. It was certainly smarter and more affordable to run. But then, a lot of other similarly targeted cars from this era make similar claims. It sold until a heavily facelifted version was launched at the beginning of 2016. What you get from a Kuga Mk2 Although this second-generation Kuga design shares many of the aesthetic aspects that characterized its predecessor - the headlights, for example, and the rising beltline - it is also very much its own car - and much larger too, with 81 mm more than the original. There were many reasons why this second-generation version needed to be bigger - the need for extra interior space being just one of them. Firstly, this design had to serve as a replacement for the rather large Escape SUV model that Ford offered in the States before 2013. For another, in Europe, there was a need to distance itself from the slightly smaller EcoSport crossover that the Blue Oval brand launched in 2014. This MK2 Kuga was certainly a global car in every sense, with the chassis built in Köln, the engine from Dagenham, and the upper body and interior from Detroit, with final assembly for this Kuga in Valencia, Spain. All interesting for industry analysts no doubt, but youll want to know exactly how this Kuga will serve as family transport every day. The old MK1 version wasnt too good for larger families, offering standard rear passenger seat space and luggage space. At launch, we wondered if this second generation would be able to do better, aware that it still relied on Focus underpinnings and shared exactly the same wheelbase as its predecessor. The answer was that designers packed this MK2 model much better. Although the extra length of the new design wasnt enough to allow for the type of third-row seating layout that some rivals offer, the rear seat now offered a kind of comfortable space for two adults (or if theyre friendly, three) that could be found in rivals like the Nissan Qashqai, Toyota RAV4, or Honda CR-V. Theres also decent headroom, despite this car being 8 mm lower than before - and buyers benefit from backrests that could be reclined for greater comfort on longer journeys. Once inside, youll find 438 liters of space if the backrests are in a fully reclined position - about 10% more than the MK1 model could manage and about the same amount more than, say, a Toyota RAV4. Make the seat back more vertical and you can increase the available space to 481 liters. Or 492 liters if you reposition the adjustable load floor to the lowest setting. Additionally, of course, you can fold the seat backrests, a neat operation that only requires a pull on the seat-mounted lever, which sees the backrests fold forward. The result isnt a total loading area, but its quite large, with at least 1,615 liters of space, a massive 260 liters more than was available in the first-generation version of this car and almost double what youd get in a comparable Nissan Qashqai. It all puts the growth of this MK2 model into perspective. At the wheel, the dashboard layout is likely to be familiar if youve driven one of the Ford Focus or C-MAX models from this era. As with these models, theres a winged dial pack and extensive use of shiny finishes throughout the fascia. Theres also an infotainment system, although it doesnt offer a touchscreen setup, instead controlled by a controller thats a step away. Still, everything feels of decent quality and, although the top of the dashboard feels a bit scratchy, most of the rest of the fascia is built from smart soft-touch materials. Spare parts Approximately based on a 2013 Kuga 2.0 TDCi 140 HP. Brake pads range between 29 and 35 euros although you can pay between 45 and 65 euros for the most expensive brands. Brake discs will cost around 121 euros. Air filters are sold in packages between 8 and 16 euros. A set of wipers costs between 25 and 35 euros. A water pump will cost you around 55 - 165 euros. A water radiator is 240 euros. Shock absorbers are around 150 euros for the Ford MotorCraft economic set. And a timing belt with a water pump is in the range of 250 - 350 euros. On the road Growing a larger car is not usually a recipe for improving its road dynamics. In fact, quite the opposite. Which might be a cause for concern if the reason you chose the first-generation version of this model was how it felt almost as sharp as a Focus to drive. But loyal Kuga customers need not worry too much. This second-generation version may not have the same "maneuverability" as its predecessor, but its still a class-leading drivers car. If we had to sum up the difference with this MK2 model, wed say it has grown a bit - become a bit easier - with a personality shifted towards something more familiar. A bit like a partner youve known for ages who just had kids. Its still fun, albeit more measured in its outlook. However, this car knows how to thread a series of corners. Yes, the chassis feels a bit softer in an attempt to provide what is still a very firm setup with a bit of extra suppleness on poor surfaces - a change that Kuga regulars might feel meant sacrificing that extra body control understanding. More variants were equipped with the desirable "Ford Stability Control" package. This includes "Roll Stability Control" to maintain control. And, perhaps most significantly, "Curve Control". What is "Curve Control"? Well, its there to act as a safeguard if you stray from this Kugas dynamic ability and enter a curve with too much speed - say on a winding road coming off a highway. Hit a situation like this without reducing speed enough, and Curve Control can intervene and safely slow the vehicle by about 10 km per second. It works wonders for your peace of mind. But then, this is already a car that inspires confidence at the wheel. Like many of Fords modern-era models, it offers two intelligent systems - Torque Vectoring Control and Dynamic Cornering Control - both designed to help its power on asphalt more efficiently, something you really notice when you turn hard through a tight corner, a time when you also notice the surprisingly tactile nature of the electric steering. And a time when, if youve specified it, youll also start to appreciate the paved benefits of the "intelligent all-wheel drive" system that was freshly developed for this second-generation Kuga. For the MK1 model, Ford engineers bought into the same off-the-shelf Haldex 4WD system that many other brands were using at the time, capable of diverting all power to the front until a lack of traction demanded a proportion of drive diverted to the rear. The replaced "Intelligent AWD" setting that Ford introduced in this second-generation project works in a very similar way but offers the additional advantage of an AWD information screen that shows you at any time on a bar graph just how much torque is being sent to each wheel. As before, the power distribution is a completely seamless process - so if you find yourself somewhere slippery and need a bit of extra traction, its all done automatically for you and there are no levers, buttons, or switches that need to be manipulated. The result is the peace of mind of the kind of wet or frosty morning that will make you glad you chose this car over something more conventional. On days like these, you might also be glad you chose the full-on 4WD variant, although to be fair, a front-oriented 2WD model could be just as well equipped with a set of winter tires. Your call. What you shouldnt expect this car to be is some kind of serious off-roader - theres no ground clearance. But it will be quite suitable for tackling broken forest trails and muddy tracks. Quite enough for the towing tasks many will assign it, thanks to an intelligent Trailer Sway Control system and the torque character of the engines offered - 340Nm of pulling power being available from the 2.0-liter TDCi Duratorq diesels that most customers will choose. Theres a choice of two, developing either 140 or 163PS. These units were respectively raised to 150 and 180PS in 2015. Theres the option of pulling with two or four wheels and a six-speed manual gearbox or a dual-clutch Powershift automatic transmission. Go for a manual and rest to sixty-two mph takes around 10.5s on the road to about 117 mph in the lower-powered 140PS version, figures you can improve to 9.9 and 123 mph in the 163PS model. The alternative route for buyers is petrol power, something that was only available in the previous MK1 Kuga model with a 2.5-liter engine that almost no one bought. This changed with the availability of this MK2 model of a couple of 1.6-liter EcoBoost engines offering 150 HP with a manual transmission or 180 HP as an automatic. These were replaced in 2015 with 150 and 180PS 1.5-liter units that were similar. In any case, these EcoBoost powerplants make a lot of sense if your annual mileage isnt high enough to justify the initial price of a diesel. OK, so the pulling power on offer - 240Nm - isnt as high as youd find in a TDCi, but if youre not a tower, you should find the performance on offer to be sufficient, resting to sixty-two mph taking 9.7s in both cases. However, the pokier unit has a slightly higher top speed, with 124 instead of 121 mph and only comes with AWD and auto. The 150 hp engine is front-oriented with 2WD. Overall When this MK2 Kuga model was introduced in 2013, it was clear that Ford was finally taking SUVs seriously. Like its contemporaries from this era, it caters more to the urban than the Amazon jungle, but unlike rival competitors, it can reward on twisty asphalt as well as on straight stuff, capability enhanced by some roll stability and curve technology. In fact, there are so many smart things here. Depending on the specification, this car can park itself, lift its tailgate for you, brake to avoid an accident, and even automatically call for help after a crash. The most important changes Ford made with this MK2 design were, however, fundamental. A proper petrol option for the first time and, most importantly, a cabin that was finally big enough for family duties. In other words, Fords mid-sized global SUV was thought through as thoroughly as youd expect it to have been.
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