Friday, 28 September 2012

Sunday, 23 September 2012

Ford kuga mpg update

Good tank this time
Average 26 mph


Sunday, 16 September 2012

Ford Kuga FAQ

all original content from this page

http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/new-updated-with-links-searching-the-forum_topic2869.html

join the forum, lots more great information there too.


* Fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon
http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/kuga-fuel-consumption-miles-per-gallon_topic4647.html

* Engine management warning lights / issues with DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)

http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/engine-management-lights-dpf-issues-info_topic5726.html

iPod/iPhone/Bluetooth/USB connectivity
http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/ipodiphoneitouchmp3usbbluetoothphone-issues_topic1398.html

* Ford easy fuel systemhttp://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/ford-easy-fuel-system-no-fuel-cap-no-locking_topic5298.html

* Colour mismatch on body panelshttp://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/white-kuga-with-off-white-cream-body-panels-bumper_topic5077.html

Red/Green change up/change down arrows

How to tell if a Kuga is 2wd or AWD
Either check: https://www.etis.ford.com/vehicleRegSelector.do and use the reg or VIN number or read this thread:http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/how-to-check-you-have-awd_topic1525.html

Clunking sound at 15 mph when pulling away after starting - Answer is it's the ABS self testing and is normal
Fogging/condensation in light clustershttp://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/rear-lights-misting-up_topic2055.html

Rear seat trays

Parking sensors
http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/info-on-factory-fit-reto-fit-parking-sensors_topic4699.html

* Diamondbrite/Supagard/Puregard/GardX Paint Protection
http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/diamondbrite-supagard-puregard-gardx-protection_topic6083.html

Roof rails /roof racks
http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/roof-rails-roof-bars-roof-cross-bars-rails_topic492.html

Bull bars / side steps
http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/side-bars-side-steps-bull-bars-bumper-guards_topic5204.html


Auxiliary/Parking/Supplemental heater
http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/after-market-engine-heater_topic5779.html#53059

Tow bars/Tow bar electrics/Tow mirrors/Caravanning 
http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/kuga-towing_forum11.html

Button near the drivers side door release handle - Answer is it's the button to turn off the internal alarm scanning when the car is locked & is intended for use if animals or children or such like are left in the car for a short period of time. 

* Noise from Bridgestone tyres
http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/19-bridgestone-tyres_topic3919.html

Panoramic roof & insurance

Mud flaps
http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/info-on-mud-flaps-where-to-buy-help-on-fitting_topic4773.html

* Engine remaps / tuning boxes
http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/tuning-box-chip-ecu-remap-code-red-blue-fin-etc_topic5203.html 


* Alloy wheel corrosion
http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/alloy-wheel-corrosion_topic4250.html

* Baby & Child seats (Isofix, Britax, Maxi etc)
http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/info-on-baby-child-seats-isofix-maxi-britax_topic5276.html

* Power steering settingshttp://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/power-steering-modes-settings_topic5063.html

* Gear stick gaiter crackinghttp://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/gear-stick-gaiter-leather-cracking_topic2202.html

* Squeaky door & window sealshttp://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/squeaky-door-creaking-window-seals-gummi-pflege_topic5202.html

* Water leaks & ingress in footwell & boothttp://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/water-leak-ingressfootwell-boot-windscreen-info_topic4033.html

* Problems with DAB Radiohttp://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/sony-dab-radio-problems_topic1092.html

* Daytime Running Lights (DLRs)http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/daytime-running-lights_topic2924.html

* Bumper protectorhttp://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/rgm-bumper-protector_topic1054.html

* Info on tyres - best prices / where to buy etc 
http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/tyres-best-prices-where-to-buy-general-info_topic4867.html

* Kuga performance in the snow
http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/kuga-performance-in-snow-gen-info_topic5292.html

* Tailgate mesh thingy (it all becomes clear when you read the thread!)
http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/forum/kuga-tailgate-mesh-screen-thingies_topic5315.html

Saturday, 15 September 2012