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
- Typical repair
- Timing / wet belt kit + water pump · £450–£1,100
Is the 2019–2025 Ford Puma reliable?
Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
3.5/ 10
Buy with cautionOn our documented-fault scoring the Ford Puma rates 3.5 out of 10 · buy with caution. We hold 8 known faults for it and 1 of them are rated critical and 2 high, so a bad example can be expensive. The weak points cluster around engine, electrical and bodywork. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Walk unless the history is spotless
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 1
- High
- 2
- Medium
- 4
- Low
- 1
Weak points cluster around engine, electrical, bodywork, brakes.
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TransmissionHigh
Hesitation or jerky shifts on 7-speed Powershift automatic
- Typically appears
- 40,000-60,000 miles
- What to inspect
- With the engine warm, shift repeatedly between Park, Reverse, and Drive. Perform a quick pull-away test on the forecourt to feel for delayed engagement, shuddering, or harsh gear selection.
- Typical repair
- DCT clutch pack / mechatronic work · £900–£3,200
Engine/CoolingHigh
Coolant leaks from expansion tank seams or return pipes
- Typically appears
- 40,000-70,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Open the bonnet and inspect the plastic coolant expansion tank for hairline cracks along the moulding seams. Check the surrounding hoses and undertray for pink, crusty dried coolant residue.
- Typical repair
- Cooling component replacement · £220–£750
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
- Typical repair
- Routine repair · £180–£700
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
- Typical repair
- Body & corrosion repair · £250–£1,800
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