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Change Car Fuel Filter

Easy 1h00–1h30 ~100–150£
Estimated time 1h00–1h30
Estimated labour cost ~100–150£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Kuga 2008-2012 4
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (G6DG)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TXDA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UFDA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UKDA)
Kuga 2013-2020 18
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWMB)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWMC)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWMD)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWME)
  • 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 3
  • 1.5 (EcoBlue) Diesel (ZTDA)
  • 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YLDC)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YMDA)

What is the role of the Ford Kuga fuel filter?

The fuel filter retains all impurities from the fuel circuit. Modern injection systems operate at extremely high pressures with very fine tolerances, making effective fuel filtration critical to prevent damage to injectors and the high-pressure pump.

When should you change the Ford Kuga fuel filter?

Generally replace every 20,000–60,000 km depending on the manufacturer. The filter should also be replaced if the vehicle has been left standing for a long period or if contaminated fuel has been used.

Is it difficult to change the Ford Kuga fuel filter?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: locate the filter, disconnect any electrical connectors, remove the old filter, fit the new filter with new seals, prime the fuel system, start the engine and check for leaks.

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