Change Car Clutch Ford Kuga

Change Car Clutch

Technical 8h00–11h00 ~800–1100£
Estimated time 8h00–11h00
Estimated labour cost ~800–1100£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Kuga 2008-2012 6
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (G6DG)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TXDA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UFDA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UKDA)
  • 2.5 (DuraTec) Petrol (HYDB)
  • 2.5 (DuraTec) Petrol (HYDC)
Kuga 2013-2020 32
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (BNMA)
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (BNMB)
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (BNMC)
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M8MA)
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M8MC)
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M8MD)
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M8ME)
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M9MA)
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M9MB)
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M9MD)
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M9ME)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWMB)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWMC)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWMD)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWME)
  • 1.6 (EcoBoost) Petrol (JQMA)
  • 1.6 (EcoBoost) Petrol (JQMB)
  • 1.6 (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTMA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T7MA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T7MB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T7MC)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T7MD)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T8MA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T8MB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T8MC)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TXMA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TYMA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UFMA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UKMA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XRMA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XRMB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XRMC)
Kuga 2019-2025 5
  • 1.5 (EcoBlue) Diesel (ZTDA)
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNDA)
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (YZDA)
  • 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YLDC)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YMDA)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 6DCT450 11h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) MMT6, Front-wheel drive 10h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) EURO 5, MMT6, Front-wheel drive 10h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 10h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) EURO 5, MMT6, 4WD 11h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) MMT6, 4WD 11h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 8h00–11h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) MMT6 9h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) B6 8h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 9h00–11h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) EURO 5, Front-wheel drive 8h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) EURO 6, Front-wheel drive 7h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly EURO 6, Front-wheel drive 9h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly EURO 5 10h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) EURO 6, 4WD 11h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) EURO 5, 4WD 9h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly EURO 6, 4WD 10h00

What is a Ford Kuga clutch?

The clutch is a device that smoothly couples the gearbox to the engine without jerking. Most manual gearbox cars use a single-disc diaphragm clutch. Robotised gearboxes started with single clutch and now use dual-clutch systems.

When should you change the Ford Kuga clutch?

The clutch is a wear part that should be changed at the first signs of weakness. Clutch life is approximately 150,000 km but varies greatly with driving style and journey type. Warning symptoms: difficulty changing gears, clutch slip under acceleration, jerking when moving off, rubbing noise.

Is it difficult to change the Ford Kuga clutch kit?

Difficulty level 4/5: technically moderately difficult, requiring specific tools (workshop crane, disc centring mandrel). The method involves: drain gearbox oil, remove driveshafts, remove starter, disconnect gearbox cables, remove gearbox, replace mechanism/disc/bearing, refit gearbox and components, refill gearbox oil, bleed hydraulic clutch circuit if applicable.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Kuga 2008-2012 2008-2012 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (G6DG), 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TXDA), 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UFDA), 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UKDA), 2.5 (DuraTec) Petrol (HYDB), 2.5 (DuraTec) Petrol (HYDC) Diesel, Petrol
Kuga 2013-2020 2013-2020 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (BNMA), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (BNMB), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (BNMC), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M8MA), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M8MC), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M8MD), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M8ME), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M9MA), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M9MB), 1.5 (EcoB… Diesel, Petrol
Kuga 2019-2025 2019-2025 1.5 (EcoBlue) Diesel (ZTDA), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNDA), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (YZDA), 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YLDC), 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YMDA), 2.5 FHEV 112 (Duratec) Electricity,Petrol (BGDC), 2.5 FHEV Electricity,Petrol (BGDE), 2.5 PHEV 112 (Duratec) Electric… Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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