ElectricalMedium
48V mild-hybrid battery and start-stop faults
- Typically appears
- 40,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Watch for stop-start refusing to engage and warning messages on start-up
2023 Ford Puma problems
A 2023 Ford Puma is now 3 years old, so an average example has covered around 40,500 miles. A mid-run car · most launch faults had been addressed by this point, and wear items are the main risk at this age. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2023 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2023 Ford Puma is 3 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 40,500 miles. At that mileage 1 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first. A further 1 typically appear later in the car's life.
Faults a 2023 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~41k miles an average 2023 car has covered.
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
BodyworkMedium
Tailgate and boot 'megabox' drainage water ingress
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Lift the boot floor and feel for damp in the megabox
BrakesLow
Rear brake corrosion from low usage on hybrid cars
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Inspect rear discs for scoring and lipping
Faults still ahead of this car
Typically appear later than this year's average mileage · worth budgeting for rather than inspecting.
EngineCritical
Wet timing belt wear on 1.0 EcoBoost mHEV
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles or 6 years
- What to inspect
- Ask for belt paperwork; inspect oil for belt debris
Inspecting a 2023 Ford Puma?
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Check this exact carFord Puma · frequently asked questions
Does the Puma have a timing chain?
No, a wet belt in oil. Treat missing belt history as a priced-in job.
Is the mild hybrid a problem?
Not usually, but a failing 48V battery throws warnings and puts buyers off on the test drive.
What should I check in the boot?
The megabox drain. Standing water there is a common and easily missed fault.