2008-2012 Ford Kuga Repair

• Engine Options:
  • 2.0L TDCi Diesel: The most common choice, producing 134 to 161hp} depending on the year and tune.
  • 2.5L Turbo Petrol: A rare, high-performance inline-5 (from the Focus ST) producing 197hp.

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• Torque: 236 to 251 lb-ft (Diesel) / 236 lb-ft (2.5L Turbo).
• Acceleration 0-60 mph: Approximately 8.2 seconds (2.5L Turbo) to 10.7 seconds (base Diesel).

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• Drive Type: Available in Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD).
• Transmission Choices:
  • 6-speed manual (standard on most diesels).

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• 6-speed PowerShift dual-clutch automatic.
• 5-speed Durashift automatic (specifically for the 2.5L petrol model).
• AWD System: Uses a Haldex clutch system that sends power to the rear wheels only when it detects a loss of traction.

• Platform: Based on the Ford C1 platform, shared with the MK2 Focus and Volvo S40.
• Suspension: MacPherson struts with an anti-roll bar (front) and a fully independent multi-link "Control Blade" setup (rear).
• Brakes: Ventilated discs (front) and solid discs (rear) with standard ABS and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution.

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• Curb Weight: Approximately 3,468 to 3,686 lbs.
• Wheelbase: 105.9 inches.
• Boot Space: 14.5 cubic feet (seats up), which was slightly small for its class but featured a handy split-opening tailgate.
• Fuel Economy: Roughly 35 to 40 mpg combined (Diesel) or 23 mpg (2.5L Turbo).