ExhaustHigh
DPF blocking on short-journey 2.0 TDCi cars
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for warning lights, look at service history for forced regens, drive at motorway speed
2013 Ford Kuga problems
A 2013 Ford Kuga is now 13 years old, so an average example has covered around 175,500 miles. This is the first model year of the generation · early-build cars carry the highest share of teething faults and the most recall activity, so check the service history for completed recall work. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2013 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2013 Ford Kuga is 13 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 175,500 miles. At that mileage 2 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2013 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~176k miles an average 2013 car has covered.
EngineHigh
Coolant intrusion on 1.5 EcoBoost petrol
- Typically appears
- 50,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check coolant level, oil condition, and history of head replacement
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
BatteryCritical
PHEV high-voltage battery recall (overheating) on 2020 cars
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Check the recall has been completed against the VIN on GOV.UK
ElectricalLow
Infotainment and parking sensor faults
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Cycle through SYNC, test reversing sensors and camera
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Check this exact carFord Kuga · frequently asked questions
Is the Kuga PHEV safe to stock?
Yes once the battery recall is confirmed complete. Check the VIN before you take it into stock.
How do I judge a Kuga diesel quickly?
Service history plus a motorway run. A DPF light after a warm run means it is a trade car, not a retail one.
Which Kuga engine holds value?
The 2.0 diesel with a full history in the mid-mileage band still retails well in the UK.