Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF) Ford Kuga

Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Easy 0h45–2h30 ~75–250£
Estimated time 0h45–2h30
Estimated labour cost ~75–250£
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)
Remove/refit the fuel vaporisation assembly* 1h30
Renew the fuel vaporisation assembly* 1h30
Remove/refit the fuel vaporisation glow plug 0h45–1h30
Renew the fuel vaporisation glow plug 0h45–1h30
Remove/refit the fuel vaporisation fuel pump 0h45
Renew the fuel vaporisation fuel pump 0h45
Check the catalytic converter 0h30
Remove/refit the catalytic converter EURO 5 5h00
Remove/refit the catalytic converter 1h30–6h00
Renew the catalytic converter 1h30–6h00
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter 1h30–7h00
Renew the diesel particulate filter 1h30–7h00
Prepare the catalytic converter heat shield for installation* 0h45
Remove/refit the catalytic converter EURO 5, (MMT6, 6DCT450), 4WD, With air conditioning 5h00
Remove/refit the rear catalytic converter 1h30
Renew the rear catalytic converter 1h30
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter fuel additive injector 0h45–2h00
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter/catalytic converter assembly 2h30
Renew the diesel particulate filter/catalytic converter assembly 2h30
Remove/refit the fuel vaporisation assembly (EURO 5, EURO 6), Front-wheel drive 1h30
Renew the fuel vaporisation assembly (EURO 5, EURO 6), Front-wheel drive 1h30
Remove/refit the fuel vaporisation fuel pump EURO 5 1h30
Remove/refit the fuel vaporisation fuel pump EURO 6 0h45
Renew the fuel vaporisation fuel pump EURO 5 1h30
Renew the fuel vaporisation fuel pump EURO 6 0h45
Remove/refit the catalytic converter Front-wheel drive 5h00
Remove/refit the catalytic converter EURO 6 5h00
Renew the catalytic converter EURO 5 5h00
Renew the catalytic converter Front-wheel drive 5h00
Renew the catalytic converter EURO 6 5h00
Renew the catalytic converter gasket 0h45
Remove/refit the fuel vaporisation assembly EURO 6, 4WD 2h30
Remove/refit the fuel vaporisation assembly 2h30
Renew the fuel vaporisation assembly 2h30
Renew the fuel vaporisation assembly EURO 6, 4WD 2h30
Remove/refit the catalytic converter (Manual transmission, Semi-automatic transmission), EURO 6, 4WD 6h00
Renew the catalytic converter (Manual transmission, Semi-automatic transmission), EURO 6, 4WD 6h00
Renew the diesel particulate filter fuel additive reservoir 1h00–1h30
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter fuel additive reservoir 1h00–1h30
Renew the diesel particulate filter fuel additive injector 0h45
Remove/refit the AdBlue tank 1h30
Drain/refill the AdBlue tank 0h30
Renew the AdBlue tank 1h30
Remove/refit the AdBlue injector 0h45–1h30
Renew the AdBlue injector 0h45–1h30
Remove/refit the AdBlue system control unit 0h45
Renew the AdBlue system control unit 0h45
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter Automatic transmission 13h00
Remove/refit the diesel particulate filter Manual transmission 7h00
Renew the diesel particulate filter Manual transmission 7h00
Renew the diesel particulate filter Automatic transmission 13h00

What is a Ford Kuga particulate filter?

Diesel engines and direct-injection petrol engines produce soot particles. The particulate filter (DPF/GPF) traps these harmful particles as exhaust gases pass through its honeycomb structure. It is placed on the exhaust line after the catalytic converter.

How does the Ford Kuga particulate filter work?

As soot accumulates, the filter periodically burns off (regenerates) the trapped particles. Active regeneration raises exhaust temperatures to 550–600°C, burning soot to ash. This occurs every 300–500 km during normal motorway driving. Vehicles driven only on short urban trips may not regenerate properly, leading to blockage.

When should you change the Ford Kuga particulate filter?

The DPF is designed to last 150,000–250,000 km but depends on driving patterns. Signs of needed replacement: DPF warning light, engine in limp mode, excessive exhaust smoke, or diagnostic scan showing excessive back-pressure or failed regeneration cycles.

Can the Ford Kuga particulate filter be cleaned instead of replaced?

Yes, professional DPF cleaning can restore a blocked filter at a fraction of replacement cost. However, if the filter substrate is cracked, melted, or structurally damaged, replacement is the only option. Never use a DPF removal/delete service — it is illegal and will fail the MOT/emissions test.

Is it difficult to change the Ford Kuga particulate filter?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically straightforward but physically demanding due to the filter's location and weight. Key steps: raise the vehicle, disconnect pressure sensors, remove exhaust clamps/bolts, lower the old DPF, fit the new one with new gaskets, reconnect sensors, clear fault codes, perform a forced regeneration cycle.

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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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