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2020 Ford Kuga (3rd Generation)
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Not again! Ford halts new Kuga PHEV sales in Europe over fire risk
A fresh report out of Europe says Ford has halted sales of its Kuga PHEV over a fire risk linked to the battery pack.
According to Autocar, the battery pack of the plug-in hybrid version of the third-generation Kuga is at risk of overheating and catching alight, with up to 27 000 units affected.
The publication says the Blue Oval brand has confirmed Kuga PHEV variants built before 26 June 2020 have been "temporarily" pulled from sale on the continent, with the company apparently set to issue a recall.
"Information from the field indicates that four vehicle fires are likely to have been caused by the overheating of the high-voltage batteries,” Ford said, according to Autocar.
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A fresh report out of Europe says Ford has halted sales of its Kuga PHEV over a fire risk linked to the battery pack.
According to Autocar, the battery pack of the plug-in hybrid version of the third-generation Kuga is at risk of overheating and catching alight, with up to 27 000 units affected.
The publication says the Blue Oval brand has confirmed Kuga PHEV variants built before 26 June 2020 have been "temporarily" pulled from sale on the continent, with the company apparently set to issue a recall.
"Information from the field indicates that four vehicle fires are likely to have been caused by the overheating of the high-voltage batteries,” Ford said, according to Autocar.
Not again! Ford halts new Kuga PHEV sales in Europe over fire risk... - CAR Magazine
A fresh report out of Europe says Ford has halted sales of its Kuga PHEV over a fire risk linked to the battery pack. According... Read more →
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It's a whole new electric vehicle with almost no components in common with the previous Ford Escape / Kuga - problem is they neglected to change the Kuga name......
read the full article here:
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read the full article here:
Ford Kuga PHEV Sales Stopped After Overheating Batteries Cause Fires
Ford Kuga PHEV sales have been stopped and a recall issued after overheating batteries have caused fires in four models so far.
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It looks nice, i'm still in the market for a Tiguan end of the year but this is now also looking like an option.
I just hope we get good engines. Its a common South Africa thing to bring in the piddly little 1.0T or 2.0 petrol with no boost. Its also what irritates me about my CX-5, i really love the car but there's a 2.0T in other countries that combines the excellent car with amazing power. But here we get nothing with a turbo unless it burns oil...
I just hope we get good engines. Its a common South Africa thing to bring in the piddly little 1.0T or 2.0 petrol with no boost. Its also what irritates me about my CX-5, i really love the car but there's a 2.0T in other countries that combines the excellent car with amazing power. But here we get nothing with a turbo unless it burns oil...
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Ford Kuga PHEV Review - The Best Hybrid SUV Available? - OSV
It seems you can't have a cutting-edge mid-sized SUV of any kind these days without having a plug-in hybrid version, so Ford offers that tech with its third generation Kuga crossover.
There are the usual PHEV calling card features here - a 35 mile all-electric driving range, a super-low Benefit-in-Kind taxation rating and a rather high sticker price.
Built into a package that should feel a touch more dynamic than most of its rivals.
It seems you can't have a cutting-edge mid-sized SUV of any kind these days without having a plug-in hybrid version, so Ford offers that tech with its third generation Kuga crossover.
There are the usual PHEV calling card features here - a 35 mile all-electric driving range, a super-low Benefit-in-Kind taxation rating and a rather high sticker price.
Built into a package that should feel a touch more dynamic than most of its rivals.
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Ford looks to join CO2 pool after Kuga PHEV recall
Ford of Europe will partner with other manufacturers to meet EU emissions targets after Kuga fire risk recall
Ford of Europe will join an emissions pool with other car makers as it seeks to reduce its CO2 levels and avoid fines imposed by EU regulations.
In a statement, Ford of Europe said that although it was on track to meet its emissions targets, problems with its Kuga plug-in hybrid (PHEV) - which has withdrawn from sale since August following safety issues - mean that it will fail to meet the EU’s passenger vehicles levels “on our own”.
Ford must therefore purchase emissions credits from other manufacturers to avoid harsh EU fines. Transport & Environment claimed that Ford was less than 1.4g/km from meeting EU targets at the start of the year.
www.autocar.co.uk
Ford of Europe will partner with other manufacturers to meet EU emissions targets after Kuga fire risk recall
Ford of Europe will join an emissions pool with other car makers as it seeks to reduce its CO2 levels and avoid fines imposed by EU regulations.
In a statement, Ford of Europe said that although it was on track to meet its emissions targets, problems with its Kuga plug-in hybrid (PHEV) - which has withdrawn from sale since August following safety issues - mean that it will fail to meet the EU’s passenger vehicles levels “on our own”.
Ford must therefore purchase emissions credits from other manufacturers to avoid harsh EU fines. Transport & Environment claimed that Ford was less than 1.4g/km from meeting EU targets at the start of the year.
Ford looks to join CO2 pool after Kuga PHEV recall | Autocar
Ford of Europe will partner with other manufacturers to meet EU emissions targets after Kuga fire risk recall
www.autocar.co.uk
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one question, does it come with some matches?
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Ford to replace Kuga PHEV batteries following system fires
Fix confirmed for firm's first PHEV, which customers have been discouraged from plugging in since August
Ford will begin issuing recall notices to owners of the new Kuga PHEV, having approved a fix for a potentially dangerous battery fault that came to light in August.
The company earlier halted sales of the hybrid SUV due to concerns over overheating battery packs, advising owners to leave their vehicles in EV Auto mode and avoid plugging them in. At the time, Ford said that "information from the field indicates that four vehicle fires are likely to have been caused by the overheating of the high-voltage batteries", and halted the sale of all Kuga PHEV models built before 26 June 2020.
Now, the company has agreed upon a fix for the problem, and will carry out the necessary repair to all affected vehicles between late December 2020 and March 2021. The process will involve the replacement of the traction battery pack, and will be rolled out to cars in the order they were sold, with older models the first to be recalled, and as-yet undelivered, pre-26 June models remaining in Ford's hands until the fix is carried out.
An official statement said: "The root cause has been identified as a battery cell contamination issue in our supplier’s production process and we have determined that the best course of action for the safety of our existing customers is to replace the drive battery pack."
Until affected customers have had the fix carried out, they are advised to leave their car in EV Auto mode and continue to not plug it in. Ford has provided extended warranties or £500/€500 fuel vouchers in compensation. It is believed up to 27,000 cars globally are affected, but remains unclear why the problem only affects cars built in that date range.
www.autocar.co.uk
Fix confirmed for firm's first PHEV, which customers have been discouraged from plugging in since August
Ford will begin issuing recall notices to owners of the new Kuga PHEV, having approved a fix for a potentially dangerous battery fault that came to light in August.
The company earlier halted sales of the hybrid SUV due to concerns over overheating battery packs, advising owners to leave their vehicles in EV Auto mode and avoid plugging them in. At the time, Ford said that "information from the field indicates that four vehicle fires are likely to have been caused by the overheating of the high-voltage batteries", and halted the sale of all Kuga PHEV models built before 26 June 2020.
Now, the company has agreed upon a fix for the problem, and will carry out the necessary repair to all affected vehicles between late December 2020 and March 2021. The process will involve the replacement of the traction battery pack, and will be rolled out to cars in the order they were sold, with older models the first to be recalled, and as-yet undelivered, pre-26 June models remaining in Ford's hands until the fix is carried out.
An official statement said: "The root cause has been identified as a battery cell contamination issue in our supplier’s production process and we have determined that the best course of action for the safety of our existing customers is to replace the drive battery pack."
Until affected customers have had the fix carried out, they are advised to leave their car in EV Auto mode and continue to not plug it in. Ford has provided extended warranties or £500/€500 fuel vouchers in compensation. It is believed up to 27,000 cars globally are affected, but remains unclear why the problem only affects cars built in that date range.
Ford to replace Kuga PHEV batteries following system fires | Autocar
Fix confirmed for firm's first PHEV, which customers have been discouraged from plugging in since August
www.autocar.co.uk
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2021 Ford Escape (Kuga) First Drive Review | CarAdvice
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CarsGuide review of the 2021 Escape (Kuga)
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Ford targets diesel drivers with new Kuga Hybrid
Non-plug-in variant offers a diesel-rivalling 600 miles of overall range
Ford has released a non-plug-in hybrid version of its popular Kuga SUV, complementing the existing Kuga Plug-In Hybrid.
Delivering a claimed total range of 600 miles, the Kuga Hybrid includes “fuel efficiency and driving range to rival diesel, and the effortless refinement of charging cable-free, pure-electric driving,” according to Ford.
The latest Kuga mates a ‘self-charging’ 1.1kWh battery with a 2.5-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine, which together enable a claimed 48.7mpg and a WLTP-certified 130g/km of CO2 emissions.
Its 600-mile overall range is more than 30% greater than that of the Kuga Plug-In Hybrid, although it doesn’t offer anything like the same 35-mile electric-only range of that car.
Generating 187bhp, the hybrid powertrain allows the new Kuga Hybrid to sprint from rest to 62mph in 9.1sec, helped by Ford’s latest power-split transmission, which is said to adjust ratios for optimum performance.
www.autocar.co.uk
Non-plug-in variant offers a diesel-rivalling 600 miles of overall range
Ford has released a non-plug-in hybrid version of its popular Kuga SUV, complementing the existing Kuga Plug-In Hybrid.
Delivering a claimed total range of 600 miles, the Kuga Hybrid includes “fuel efficiency and driving range to rival diesel, and the effortless refinement of charging cable-free, pure-electric driving,” according to Ford.
The latest Kuga mates a ‘self-charging’ 1.1kWh battery with a 2.5-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine, which together enable a claimed 48.7mpg and a WLTP-certified 130g/km of CO2 emissions.
Its 600-mile overall range is more than 30% greater than that of the Kuga Plug-In Hybrid, although it doesn’t offer anything like the same 35-mile electric-only range of that car.
Generating 187bhp, the hybrid powertrain allows the new Kuga Hybrid to sprint from rest to 62mph in 9.1sec, helped by Ford’s latest power-split transmission, which is said to adjust ratios for optimum performance.
Ford targets diesel drivers with new Kuga Hybrid | Autocar
Non-plug-in variant offers a diesel-rivalling 600 miles of overall range
www.autocar.co.uk
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Fire extinguishers included?
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CarExpert review of the 2021 Escape/Kuga
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New Ford SUV To Replace Kuga in SA?
Ford is developing a new Indian-built C-segment SUV that will share its underpinnings with the new Mahindra XUV500. Could it be destined for South Africa?
Ford and Mahindra have been engaging in talks over a possible joint venture to co-develop at least 7 new models but it has now been reported that negotiations are off the table and that a JV is no longer on the cards. However, all is not lost and despite the failed talks, it appears that the 2 car manufacturers will still produce a new C-segment SUV which is known internally as ‘Project Black’.
Mahindra is due to launch its new XUV500 this year which will form the basis for Ford’s new SUV and it's expected to be revealed in the first quarter of 2022. The new SUV from Ford will rival the likes of the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Mazda CX-3, Honda HR-V, Nissan Qashqai and Suzuki Vitara, to name a few. Both models are expected to be produced at Mahindra’s Chakan facility in India.
Will it come to SA?
It appears that Ford’s new SUV will be a ‘Built for India’ model only but it’s not inconceivable to think that it could be introduced in South Africa at some point in the future. If you consider that the SA-spec EcoSport and Figo are sourced from the Indian subcontinent, then it could very well be a possibility as conditions are similar.
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Ford is developing a new Indian-built C-segment SUV that will share its underpinnings with the new Mahindra XUV500. Could it be destined for South Africa?
Ford and Mahindra have been engaging in talks over a possible joint venture to co-develop at least 7 new models but it has now been reported that negotiations are off the table and that a JV is no longer on the cards. However, all is not lost and despite the failed talks, it appears that the 2 car manufacturers will still produce a new C-segment SUV which is known internally as ‘Project Black’.
Mahindra is due to launch its new XUV500 this year which will form the basis for Ford’s new SUV and it's expected to be revealed in the first quarter of 2022. The new SUV from Ford will rival the likes of the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Mazda CX-3, Honda HR-V, Nissan Qashqai and Suzuki Vitara, to name a few. Both models are expected to be produced at Mahindra’s Chakan facility in India.
Will it come to SA?
It appears that Ford’s new SUV will be a ‘Built for India’ model only but it’s not inconceivable to think that it could be introduced in South Africa at some point in the future. If you consider that the SA-spec EcoSport and Figo are sourced from the Indian subcontinent, then it could very well be a possibility as conditions are similar.
New Ford SUV To Replace Kuga in SA?
Ford is developing a new Indian-built C-segment SUV that will share its underpinnings with the new Mahindra XUV500. Could it be destined for South Africa? Ford and Mahindra have been engaging in talks over a possible joint venture to co-develop at least 7 new models but it has now been reported...
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Carbuyer review of the 2021 Kuga
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Carwow review of the 2021 Kuga
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Chasing Cars review of the 2021 Escape (Kuga)
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Ford Kuga 2.5 Duratec FHEV 2021 UK review
Should I buy one?
Of course, all these good bits are also available in another Kuga: the PHEV one. It has a higher price (by £2920) but a lower tax bracket and a longer EV range, plus you won’t hear the engine revving away as often.
If you can make the sums add up, that’s where we suggest heading.
www.autocar.co.uk
Should I buy one?
Of course, all these good bits are also available in another Kuga: the PHEV one. It has a higher price (by £2920) but a lower tax bracket and a longer EV range, plus you won’t hear the engine revving away as often.
If you can make the sums add up, that’s where we suggest heading.
Ford Kuga review | Autocar
Ford’s original SUV gets a round of targeted updates to sustain its dwindling appeal - to what effect?
www.autocar.co.uk
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2021 Ford Kuga PHEV vs Opel Grandland X Hybrid4 - CarGurus UK