Hi guys. I have decided to get Ford Kuga. So please share your experience and common problems, and what do you think of the fuel consumption??

Since there is no GPS, reverse camera and automated driver seat, can anyone advice if I could these accessories?

Also, please advice what kind of tinting I should get to block sun, there are just so many types, please share you experience please!

Please advice.

I only use a stand alone GPS or my phone. How often do you adjust your seats and if you need a reverse cam to drive, you're not there yet.

Hi, its a simply answer of you know or no, how do you know if there multiple family members uses the car at different times of a day, so dont simply comment, but rather inform me if you know something. Reverse camera could aid my mum who is about 60 years old, do you live alone in this world??

Getting there, getting where? Just because someone uses reverse camera to assure, note this, "assure" that I dont hit the kids next door is wrong??

Dont reply with average brains and waste everyone's time. Its a forum and suppose to be a platform for knowledge sharing, get a live!

I assume that these features are offered overseas, so theoretically it should be possible to import the parts and have them installed. Not sure how the on board computer will deal with it though. Best thing would be to check at a dedicated Ford forum overseas. Don't expect it to be cheap though. GPS is never a cheap option, and the driver seat may include an airbag. Plus shipping...

Also keep in mind that there may not be maps for the GPS. I still think the best maps for Malaysia are Garmin + Malfreemaps. Most up to date.

Any feedback on the car performance? Any common problems?

Just launched in Malaysia. How to know? But you can check the previous gen... You'll have to look overseas though, and no one knows how it will perform in Malaysian climate.

my brother just sold his 5 months old Kuga last week. the car get break down few time especially the gear box n engine. although is cover by warranty but he just feel not comfortable with it anymore n the trouble to get it fix. furthermore the SC is not a good experience to him. so u judge it urself n re-think ur choice.

Please la...if that is what you want, get a japanese or korean.

To change the Ford's w/o much hassle is almost impossible unless you want to get connection kits, etc which is hardly available here.

Your 60 Year old mum might be better off driving a GTi. Smaller and more nimble.

And before you blow, yes I know.

OK, if you really want to know, yes, the options are available overseas but not brought in to MY. To get them fitted is possible, but you will lose some functionality. If you can live with that, its fine. TBH, people have done it and some like it while some don't. My take? If you want all ori stuff in there, then don't bother changing. Even if you get the parts and connectivity kits from overseas, its still a pain to do as per the original specs as there are many modules that need to be seen to.

Seats are expensive and again, your problem is interface as well as airbags if any.

Tint? Get Ford to do it for you at a discount. They fitted V-Cool at Tint shop in PJ.

If you're not prepared to face the hassle, then get another car with everything you want. If you're like me tinkering about and swearing when I have missed out this or that module or when I wasn't handy with ELM Configs, then you can get them done.

Fitting all these gadgets will void warranty.i guess?

mosdef

what happened ? can share more details here ? what is his next car ?

Ppl buy Kuga instead of CRV/CX5 for a few main reasons.

- Power, the 1.6turbo is way more responsive then both crv/cx5 (testdrive to understand)
- Safety, the kuga comes standard with SEVEN airbags, best in SUV class of that price, as well as all the normal traction control etc etc
- build quality (Very subjective i understand diffrent ppl have diffrent tastes, but i go inside a CRV, i feel its damn plasticy and cheap, even a CRZ thats 30k cheaper has nicer interior)
- 5 years warranty and 3 years full service package.(my last 2 cars have been fords, nice not to have to pay a single sen in servicing for first few years, even things like brake pads, wipers is included(not included in many other manufacturers service package0


now on to your Qs.

GPS - most manufacturers onboard GPS suck. even 400k BMWs. None of them are on par with WAZE or even Google Maps
Reverse camera - yes...its the 1 thing kuga lacks compared to his rival (and no you cant get official ford cam by retrofit)
Auto driver seat - there is high spec Kuga that comes with full leather and auto driver seat...but Very rare, and very limited stock...check with the dealer

My kuga now 10k km, over 1 year old, still love it, still very glad i didnt get crv/cx5. Its the first Ford SUV thats selling well in Msia...so i guess ppls taste are changing

every single car brand has lemons, if you base purchasing decisions on ppl selling car after 5 months, you will never buy anything. Toyota has lemons, Honda has lemons, Ford has lemons....its a fact of life

Wow, its so good to hear at least one positive response. I booked the car and just locked my loan today at 2.4%. Lets hope mine wont be lemon. How it the fuel consumption and any common problems? The SA told me that KUGA gearbox is the normal full auto, and hence wont have problem compared to DCT in Focus.

Lets hope so!

i had very bad experience with the PJ Ford SC, very pissed off to their customer service everytime i visit.
i booked my service in the morning 8.30a.m, the staff only came in at 9am+, i wasted 2 hours to wait for my turn, what for i made the booking? and they called me that i can collect my car at 3pm, wasted another 2 hours to wait for my car ready.

Thats why i'm hands off for ford cars.

Reverse camera can add on at acc shops.
But if you say that it will help your 60 year old mother to park, this is worrying me. Is she still really fit to drive a car? No offence but most >50 ladies drivers sometimes are more reckless than those samseng jalanan.
As it is a turbo, the power deliver are almost instant unlike those NA engines.
GPS are nothing, you can always buy a stand alone and put it on top of the dashboard, I see with this way it is safer to look at.
Normal auto GB are easy to maintain, but make sure follow the service schedule, simple as that.

If just regular scheduled maintenance, just send it to other smaller SCs, they can attend to you sooner.

I only send to SDAC PJ if I have something to claim, yes the waiting time is terrible and the staff seldom update you on the status. I always have to call them and often find out that my car was ready for collection hours ago but the SA never call me.

Yesterday I sent my car to SDAC PJ for 30k km service + brake rotor replacement + TCM update, hand over at 8.40am, got my car around 2pm.

FC really dependent on where/how u drive, my wife is averaging about 13l/100km atm..worse then my 3.0 twin turbo lol.

Front suspension tends to knock, but its simple fix at FC, they will grease and tighten under warranty, kautim.

There arnt that many Kuga owners here in LYN, mostly still the "Japanese is king" crowd...so dont expect happy responses to your thread

What're you guys opinion on the rear seat space...?

nice and comfy. Kuga rear seats can recline for more comfort.

More spacious then CX5, but lose to CRV

Yes, can recline. The FC is quite bad huh. LOL!

How about the electronics, any issues yet?

rear seat space does feel more spacious than cx5
however, while the CRV has the biggest space of the 3, i found that it's seating position a bit too low, so the kuga feels more comfortable although being more cramped in comparison

have u drive a car with automated driver seat before?
from my experience, if ur mom alone drive the car then it's good. changing driver/person who drive; to me some kind of hassle for powered seat..unless..unless it's equipped with memory.
almost 2 years, i never find a good/comfortable seating position with my dad pug 508.

how bad is bad? i thot ecoboost is a good engine.

I think anything compared to CX5 will be bad...

hahaha off course. but turbo and earlier torque peak will gives u a smile. especially for a suv. very2 useful.

another thing to note when comparing the FC with the CX5 is that a majority of CX5 on our roads are FWD while Kuga comes in only 4WD, at least for now

Yes that I agree.

eh? i think the skyactiv 2.0(AWD) is a terrible engine. Slow and unresponsive...my test drive less then 5min, i knew theres no way i would buy one.

and the real world FC figures you get from the forum here would usually be the 2.0 FWD version (2.5 is still new) and for sure Kuga is being handicapped in the comparison

Whatever it is, Kuga's killer look and boot opening technology attracted me to the core!!

What do you expect from a 2.0L NA engine to carry the weight of the CX5?

For some people they may think 2.0L is enough but for you, I believe the 2.5L would satisfy you.

If I'm not wrong, the 2.5L FC is not far off the 2.0L. Have a look at the Mazda CX5 thread.

Yes, I think the Kuga is a looker.

Hi Guys. The Kuga is a definite winner in my books and i am lucky to have recently detailed and coated a beautiful black and a luxurious white model. Excellent paintwork, good sound proofing and pretty nippy torque. If any of you guys here keen to learn more about how to wash your car and keeping your car looking new for years to come, pls PM me or google my i.d.

Got my Kuga out. Fabulous drive as of now. Just a few questions:

Dear Kuga users:

1. How much will the tire cost?
2. The air cond, why the inner circulation turns off everytime I start the car, cannot make it permanent?
3. The disc break, when I release the break, there is noise
4. Will the fuel consumption reduce over time when the engine wears out a bit?

Thanks!

Please advice

This post has been edited by ivankoh: Apr 25 2014, 05:26 PM

i think mr paul has a very good review on these cars cx5,crv,kuga,etc..
ultimately cx5 got turn out all round winner

Im in a dilemma of whether to choose CX-5 or Kuga! Both cars have their own pros and cons.. Lolll but kuga really gt high FC ah? If like tat then susah lor zzz

Well, I drove the CX5 and Kuga, and proudly Kuga is a fantastic drive. But, the initial acceleration of Kuga is still feeling underpowered for me and I felt even bad with CX5. But after the initial pickup, the car flies... Petrol is getting better for me now, it was starting at average 13l/100, then 10l/100, now slightly less than 9l/100 after 3000+ km. Please dont believe any advertisement on consumption by any car, its all bullshit.

The biggest disadvantage of Kuga is the shortage on storing space for cards and coins, which is a major pain!! In terms of aftersales service, FORD and MAZDA have same complaints, slow spare parts and bla bla bla. But, KUGA comes with 5 years warranty/200000 km, where else CX5 only 3 years warranty, so its a bit of a risk, as the parts for MAZDA and FORD are not cheap.

But, KUGA does not come with reverse camera or GPS.

KUGA comes with torque vectoring that controls AWD, which is fascinating for me!! And the tailgate automation, is fabulous, at least for me.

Another thing to remember, the fuel efficiency of CX5 is claimed for FWD, and KUGA is AWD, so not apple to apple comparison.

All things apart, KUGA is solid, you can know its solid simply by waving the doors and I think its more spacious compared to CX5.


Anyway, end of the day its completely up to your taste! Good luck!!

yeah i noe tat kuga is solid cx i own a ford ranger XLT and the doors are so heavy! when my mum slams the door it makes a 'thump' sound which is satisfying! okie thanks for ur reply

Hi,
i have tested Kuga, subaru xv, cx5 and finally decided to go for Kuga. Very responsive & smart handling. But, i need another weeks for my new baby. May need ur advice if anything i need help, hope u don't mind.

Is there any offer recently for this model?

yeah. rebate up to rm13k. Meaning, u only pay RM3200.00 for d/p if ur loan is 90%. I decided to pick this car as i keep reading many stuff about it. test drive OK, comparing with rivals, find this suit my needs. what r the choices in ur mind ?

I booked mine last week, now waiting for bank approval which they called me yesterday, shouldnt have a issue for this, so, looks like will get the car by end Nov latest...Mark...only rm13k rebate?? Did you tradein your car? I got a rebate of rm16k with 02pcs smart tag/ full tank n crystal number plates as well as the car reg no that i rqsted, what did the SA gave you for rm13k rebate? Tinted? Car coil mats? Plse chk with your SA for the types IF he includes with the car, mine was also promised car tinted 7years warranty, while waiting for the SA to come back from Jpj, i took a walk to buy a drink from a mamak shop behind the branch and saw a kuga being tinted at a accessories shop, walk-in n ask how much for whole car, shop assistant said they do for all fords for that branch and it cost rm250 only...my my iam one guy who is very particular about tinted...colour/ heat and so on, most of us have tint our cars at least once, for rm250 i get a cheapo tint and regret for the next few years...No Way!! So to avoid my dissapointment later on i canx the tinted and got a deal for the numbers that i want, initially was told to pay rm330 for the number that i want but since the tint is canx i got it for free...care to share us your deal with us? There are so many con-SA out there so always get the best deal, if this branch cannot offer go to another one, thats what i did, cause they always think there are the only branch in klang valley, branch or dealer they are the same!!

Have any of you "pasang" amps/ better speakers after getting the car? I spoke to one top guy for technical part on warranty issues..he said will void electrical module warranty...i plan to moved the better speakers from my old car to the new kuga cause the sony ones in the kuga is dull...how about bigger flat screens/ extra drl lights/ locktech...anyone here already installed?

Hey man, the total rebate of mine is only 13k w/o trade in my car & i was introduced by SA for good tinting which cost me ard RM1600 (5 YEARS warranty & jpj no kacau). SA said the free tinted is lousy , so he didn't advice me for those cheap tint offered by Ford. Better to accept his offer for % on chosen tinted type (btw, i chose Smart Shield , black color as my car is black , thought it will be cool). of cos, no good offered like u got smart tag / full tank .
Upon bank approval, SA mentioned my chosen black color got stock in port, within 3 days they already deliver to show room. Tis few days i should be to receive my baby. Hope everything goes well.
If u want this guy, i personally think he is quite good that i can intro to u .

really tat lousy meh? U have high requirement on listening audio quality. I personally think the best part of Ori Kuga sound system especially the Mid Sound is nice , especially listening to Jazz / INstrumental music.

maybe i don't have sensitive ears but from my experience Ford cars seem to have very good sound systems compared to their competitors in the similar classes. Fiesta sound system is any time better than some low end BMWs.

With good discounts now, I am interested to get the Kuga. Before committing, I always research a little to find out if there are any issues! OMG....I'm shocked & disappointed. Reports of overheat and fire!



Read more: http://wot.motortrend.com/ford-issues-urge...l#ixzz3ILUuLeba



Note, there's been several recalls on the same problems. Which means early fixes were inadequate!

This post has been edited by SKYjack: Nov 7 2014, 11:29 AM

The recalls listed only affect US made Escape from the lousiville plant. Our Kuga's come from Valencia Spain, and there has not been any recalls on the fuel line issue thats faced in US.

Recalls are part of manufacturing cars, toyota and honda recalled millions more cars then Ford this year

Simple. Switch off the A/C before you switch off the engine. When you start engine, start the A/C. Recirc will be on. This is to conform to fresh air circulation rules elsewhere.

Your mother happy with it yet?

Sorry, no jazz/ sentimental music for me, without good ICe or insulation, it doesnt make any difference if you were to play rock when the noise outside comes in when driving, IF you say the sony players are adequate then you should only install Dynamat at yr doors-roof-back door...whole car rm850/ 9 pcs 2.5x2.5ft size

What about interior/ exterior chrome lining? Rear door handle- speaker trims- door handle trims- fuel cap?? Anyone pasang?

It's comforting to know our Kuga's are from Spain and may not be affected. Our sales numbers are too small at the moment to reflect the true story. Neverthe less it is certainly good to know Malaysian Kuga's are running well.

Not questioning recalls. In fact am glad about it, as we'll probably never see it Malaysia. What troubles me is that 90K vehicles were recalled in UK on a number of times for overheat / fire problem, not just once. If the Spanish assembly plant has the solution, surely UK would have implemented!

The question now, are the Spanish models any different. Or do we have the volume to tell us the true story?

This post has been edited by SKYjack: Nov 7 2014, 06:43 PM

It's the same 1.6L EcoBoost, I would drive it with caution if I were you guys. Instead of brushing it off saying its a diff model and plant manufactured.

Kuga sales from the Spain plant is hardly a small number, its the 5th best selling midsize SUV in Europe. The plants are in 2 totally separate continents...the suppliers, workers, parts, process flow is different, its not as simple as that. If its a fuel line issue, then its the american supplier thats at fault, thats why it doesnt affect european Kuga's

http://left-lane.com/european-sales-midsiz...egment-2014-q1/

drive it with caution? how? dont go above 2krpm? dont take the car out? Im not brushing it off, im using logic and information to live my life without unnecessary fear

Ya me too, iam with JWRX...those who fear may not have even test driven yet, all just hearsay, just like the Hyundai models some years ago but look at it today!

Care to share me your Sa? Plan to get a Kuga this week. Hope can save some times to get it fast and good deal...

Chk yr inbox

Just place my deposit today. The SA said i have a chance to get my car by next week

16k rebate? That is look good. Mind to share your SA and branch?

Chk your inbox

Wow.. 16k rebate... Bloody sales guy here in Penang only offered me 9k rebate. Can share your agent's contact?
Thanks.

Chk your mailbox

Bro. Share ur contact hehe

Chk your inbox

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hey man,
i just own this model since a mth ago. Few things to share out with u:
1) fuel consumption- from beginning till now, the fuel is getting to save my money more. But pls be cautious when u start driving. as this is 1.6 engine, the weight of car also heavy (even c/w turbo) , initial acceleration pls don't expect it will shoot to fast speed, try to step ur pedal (go with the flow) till ur gear 3, then step deeper for better performance, the magic of this car is start from Gear 4 till 6. My experience so far, i manage to tail most 2.0ltr Japanese engine. U feel great about this model.
2) For european, if u drive long inside car, less oxygen, feel dizzy. By opening the shutter, let more frest air come in, more safety. Yes, can't make it permanent. By default, it opened.
3) for my side, no noise ler on disk brake
4) agak2 RM450 per pc of tire

Hi Mark, thks for these advices, getting my car on wed

The old 2.5 was great except for the tight legroom at the back, the current 1.6 is better.
Look forward to your feedback after you run-in your new ride.

I am getting my car tomorrow afternoon

Tyres depends on which brand/make/sizes/treadwear...the kuga is given the Hankook, how's the handling with these tyres...did any bal/allign for a better ride? Iam one person very "pantang" if the car steering feels tight n sways to the left or right unexpectedly...i believe all new cars have this issue ( comparing my previous rides) for a brand new car, if any of you wanna have good and cheap bal/allign cost for rm50 or less only....then go to this shop in shah alam jalan utas C 15/C....its a corner shop behind this mamak restoran ( mamak shop is beside kedai makan muslim cina) , ive done bal n rotate tyres many times and the price in sbng usj is killing me till i found this shop by chance, in sbng for some simple bal/allign the cost is approx rm80-120....ea time!! Every time they would say adjust tyre camber which cost rm25 per tyre...thats their "cari makan " tactic, the shah alam shop never even mention once BUT i see them going underneath the car and adjust, drive out for a few kms and come back adjust again till done, even my wife who does not much about cars was really surprised by the actual cost as she takes hers for allign/bal too previously in Usj

Hi Jack,
i do appreciate ur generous sharing for us to look for nice & reasonable price on tyre issue. Sometimes, we need to let the info sharing transparency in high profile , in order not to let un ethical perniaga cari makan cin cai cin cai

yup, my agent did mention to me about new car for 1st 1k km better send back to pj service center for balancing & alignment as within 1k km is free. But, my car so far is quite lucky whereby i don't feel the necessity. Regarding the handling, the steering is quite tight ( i dislike loose type , like old times i drivng van & lorry, too much loosing lead me to be like driving a cow , nia seng ) . When i drive on uneven road condition, the responsiveness of system on tyre handling make me feel the steering even more tight. I like tat feeling as well.

Cheers~~

nice to hear tat. so far, i quite concern about my fuel consumption , base on my altitude driving is about RM0.23 per liter.

hope it will go down when i have peaful mind sooner
haha..

Hopefully I can find out this Saturday. I have a project in Ipoh, need to be there every Saturday.

Btw, I really want to install an In-car camera. Will it void my warranty?
I had an incident 2 years ago. On a weekday, at approximately 8pm, a quiet residence area. A motorcyclist reverse his vehicle in front of traffic light and hit my front bumper. He get down from his bike and walk towards me and start shouting at me. Luckily the light turn green and there was no car on my left, so I accelerate and leave the scene. Since then, I wanted an In-car camera.

Yes the in-car camera might be useful, but I think you should get with the recorder ones...they come with or without reverse camera but you need to buy the camera, PLSE don't get the wireless ones, they may run out of batt anytime without warning and during the time when you actually wants it to record, furthermore sometimes it cant read your signal just like our phone wifi when the signal is weak, only thing is good is less wires to install and cost rm450+, you have 02 pods hanging out...one for receiving and one for sending the signal, u might attract unwanted breakin of your car when the thief can notice this standing infront of your windscreen to steal it, you can hide the pods on your rooftop beneath the roof covers but you may find it difficult to change batteries when they go weak...might have to remove the cover yourself, so, its entirely up to you....warranty, well if you mess up the Ecu unit then it will void warranty but very little chances for that

Im getting this for reverse camera....5in display ( normal is 4.3in)
CCd camera ( CCD is clearer then CMOS)
170 degrees angle/ nightvision-higher pixel
camera comes in 04 colours (chrome-silver-black or white), mostly sold is black
colour ones...RM200 without installation, same type selling here for Rm400+
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Will you be cutting the wires? Coz i called my SA, he said if the cable was cut, warranty void on all electronics items.

Btw, where do you guys place your box tissue. I cant seems to find a right place for it............

The reverse camera has a red wire cable, the shops will connect it with the wires from your 12V reverse lights, when the car is in reverse gear it will activate the reverse camera as well, NO wires cut

Tissue box issue...get the clip on type when you can clip on to the back of your seat pocket, once finish just filled it up, pvc leather only rm3...these are image[attachmentid=4235565][attachmentid=4235567]

You can also clip on to your side door pocket

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After 01 week....satisfied, even better than expected, small sound issues on the front area but soundproofing should clear it, sony player

Lack of storage I would say. Sound system has room to improve. I can't get the kick sensor to work sometimes , feet too small? fuel consumption quite high....

What kick sensor do you mean? Iam averaging 18.7 -20/ltr OR 80-100 km/hr...depends on driving style as well

Re-send

This post has been edited by jackmahi: Dec 5 2014, 03:21 PM

Another contact told me this....shah alam to sg petani on full tank
1) ron 97 balance quarter tank
2) ron 95 almost dry

the sensor for car boot. cant rmbr what it call. My average approx 14-15/100

Oohh...its call tailgate assist, make sure the keyless fob is nearby to you within 3feet,...key maybe with the owner at driver seat but still cant open if someone else tries to... then swipe your feet from right to left in fast motion, not left right left right motion, also you can bring the door to a higher level to the max by depressing the black button for 3secs

If the engine is running, doesnt work either, right?

Engine running or not...the key fob must be within 3feet of the back door to open, otherwise wont open even 5ft away

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Talk kok. My previous car had no reverse cam i thought it was fine. Now my merc has a reverse cam and its so easy to park now . Its about convenience.

And Ford cars never ever have good FC based on my experience.