Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2017 Ford Kuga 1.5 Diesel Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
DPF or engine warning light, cooling fan running after switch-off, rising oil level, diesel smell in the oil, limp mode, and poor fuel economy.
Warm it fully, drive at mixed speeds, then let it idle for a minute before switching off.
£2,000
Flat acceleration, uneven idle, engine warning light, repeated regeneration behaviour, and sometimes unexplained coolant loss.
Accelerate gently from low revs in a higher gear once the engine is warm.
£900
Diesel or exhaust smell in the cabin area, chuffing or ticking from the top of the engine, oily-black residue around injectors, and uneven running.
Start it from cold and let it idle with the bonnet open if the seller allows it.
£650
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2017 Ford Kuga 1.5 Diesel Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually