The 2016 facelift went on UK sale in October 2016 from £20,845, bringing SYNC 3, a restyled nose and new ST-Line and Vignale trims. It is the best-equipped and most desirable version of the Mk2 Kuga.
Juddering and mechatronic failure on the 2.0 TDCI automatic models.
Juddering, Hesitation, No drive
The oil-bath timing belt on early EcoBoost engines sheds material if servicing or oil quality is wrong. Rubber debris clogs the oil pickup strainer, causing oil starvation and potential total engine failure. Ford recommended 10-year interval is widely considered too long.
Low oil pressure warning, Engine rattle on start-up, Rubber debris in oil or filter
Expansion tanks, hoses and thermostat housings can leak coolant gradually. On 1.6 EcoBoost models, the degas hose recall (Recall 14S06/17S09) addressed a brittle hose that could split without warning causing catastrophic coolant loss.
Sudden coolant loss, Temperature gauge rises rapidly, Sweet smell from engine bay, Steam from engine bay
SYNC 2 and SYNC 3 touchscreens can freeze, go black or suffer Bluetooth dropouts. Door-latch mechanisms can fail preventing proper locking or causing phantom door-ajar warnings.
Frozen infotainment screen, Phone pairing drops, Door will not latch or unlock consistently