Ford Kuga Shuts Down While Driving (Common Causes)

If your Ford Kuga is shutting down while driving, it’s a real safety hazard.  Vehicles are a lot harder to control without power brakes or steering. Below is a list of the most common reasons your Kuga would randomly die while driving.  Before looking at anything, is the check engine light on?  If it is, … Read more

Ford Kuga:  Brake Lights Not Working Diagnosis

  Brake lights are one of the most critical safety features that your Ford Kuga has.  They let other drivers know when you are slowing down, and that they need to slow down too.  If your brake lights aren’t working, you’re way more likely to get rear ended than normal.  The good news is that … Read more

Ford Kuga: What’s Causing That Rotten Egg Smell?

  One of the most undervalued diagnostic tools is the human nose.  There’s a lot our nose can tell us about a vehicle with a few quick sniffs.  If you happen to smell a rotten egg smell coming from your Ford Kuga, it is certainly a cause for concern.  It is most commonly associated with … Read more

Ford Kuga: “Check Fuel Inlet” Causes

  “Check Fuel Inlet” is one of the most common warning messages that the Ford Kuga will produce.  Really, what this message means is check the fuel cap.  More than likely, it hasn’t been secured.  It will often show up even though the fuel cap appears to be on and secured, that’s what this article … Read more

Ford Kuga Dies After Starting Diagnosis

  It can be very disconcerting if your Ford Kuga is starting and then dies.  It is most likely caused by some type of issue with the electrical or fuel system.  But, there can be other causes as well. Your Kuga’s engine needs 3 things constantly and in the proper proportion to keep running. Air … Read more

Ford Kuga: Brake Lights Stuck On → Diagnosis

  It is both frustrating and unsafe to drive your Ford Kuga if the brake lights are stuck on.  The most common reason that they stay on is a brake light switch that has failed.   How Brake Lights Work Brake lights work by having an electric current sent to the brake pedal switch at … Read more

Ford Kuga: Shaking When Accelerating → Diagnosis

  One of the more common issues that can occur is a vehicle that shakes when accelerating.  If your Ford Kuga is shaking when accelerating, it’s something that should not be ignored.  While the vibration can be annoying, it is often indicative of a serious problem.   Speed Matters Vehicle speed matters when you feel … Read more

Ford Kuga:  Lifter Ticking Diagnosis

  One of the most annoying things that you can coming from under the hood of your Ford Kuga is a ticking lifter.  The ticking noise makes it sound like the engine is going to give up the ghost at any time.  There are a few things that can cause a lifter to tick, such … Read more

Ford Kuga: P0171 and P0174 Diagnosis

  P0171 and P0174 both indicate that there is a lean condition present in your Ford Kuga.  By themselves, these are some of the most common OBD2 codes.   When they appear together, it indicates that the entire engine is running lean. Definition Both of these codes are generic, which means they have the same … Read more

Ford Kuga:  Clutch Slipping → Diagnosis

  Your Ford Kuga’s clutch provides a direct connection between the engine and transmission.  Without it, it can’t move at all. This connection requires a tremendous amount of pressure.  This guide is intended to help you determine why your clutch is slipping on the flywheel. Note:  This article is for manual cars only.  Here’s the … Read more