If you do a search for keithmac on here you will find all you need to know about the problems with the powershift gearbox.

 

And welcome to the forum.

 

Love my kuga - thinking of going for a manual do these have any serious problems?
Help appreciated as thinking of changing this week

Look for the posts as mentioned above. Perhaps the dealer who can't find any problems would like to trade it in for you!?

The manual trans would definitely be the better choice and should be problem free (unless someone's abused the clutch.)

 

Thanks for your comments, have just picked a 2019 Ford Kuga 2.0TDCi 150ps TITANIUM EDITION 5dr... being delivered to the dealership to view Wednesday,,, can't wait.

 

That is probably the best thing to do with a ford with a powershift gearbox that has started playing up......part exchange it, preferably to a ford dealer.

 

Best idea getting rid, just pitty the customer who buys your old car..

 

Hi
Had my Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCI 163 Titanium X 5dr Powershift 2014 for 5 years
Love it and had no probs till recently.
started to drop out of gear with an on screen message 'transmission malfunction'. car then free wheels to a stop. By turning off the engine and back on again the problem disappears. Happened several times. Taken car to dealers they can't find a problem. Scared this will happen on the outside lane of a busy motorway. So far when its happened been able to safely pull in to side of road. Tends to happen within 10-15 mins of driving. Anyone else had same problem?

Love my kuga - thinking of going for a manual do these have any serious problems?
Help appreciated as thinking of changing this week

How many miles has your Kuga done mine has done 36,000 miles and is fine but I have been thinking of changing

 

Mine has done 44k I had the auto box oil and filter changed at 38k no probs so far. (Touching a lot of wood)

 

Can you get your gearbox code off the top of the gearbox (white sticker), you may have to lift the airbox to see it.

 

It has done 52,600 miles, it's a shame as it has been a wonderful car.

 

I have been looking and trying other cars
but as soon as I get back in the Kuga I know I can't part with it

 

Same here, that's why I have gone for a manual version, love the car, scared of the automatic gearbox.

 

Hi
Had my Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCI 163 Titanium X 5dr Powershift 2014 for 5 years
Love it and had no probs till recently.
started to drop out of gear with an on screen message 'transmission malfunction'. car then free wheels to a stop. By turning off the engine and back on again the problem disappears. Happened several times. Taken car to dealers they can't find a problem. Scared this will happen on the outside lane of a busy motorway. So far when its happened been able to safely pull in to side of road. Tends to happen within 10-15 mins of driving. Anyone else had same problem?

Love my kuga - thinking of going for a manual do these have any serious problems?
Help appreciated as thinking of changing this week

Hi we have same problem during the warranty period they change my transmission a new one. but after 40k of traveling, I have encounter same problem. ford Australia said they cannot give me a new transmission bec. out of warranty already. I told them since I bought my ford kuga its only 90,000 km.
so ford is not good quality of vehicle.

 

What year is your Kuga.

 

2011 Kuga Titanium 2.0 TDCI ... this problem came up ....Help please

 

Welcome to the forum Lban, the first thing is to find someone with a code reader and find what the codes are that are being generated.
Is the Kuga AWD?

 

@Ozekuga thanks , since I am new to forums now I realised that I need some time to get familiar with it , and I will get the codes as soon as I get home to the car and let you guys know
and yes its 2011 Kuga Titanium 4x4 Powershift

 

HI also have same problem this is my second
Clutch replaced in 11 months and 9200 mile done seen first replacement luckily I had 12 month warranty or else would have to pay again what a joke ford first ford and last
Better off with the German made car or italian alfa romeo at least you know the alfa is going to break down im going back to my alfa ford 💩 stick to your salesmen cars
Sorry ford like heated screen that is it

 

HI also have same problem this is my second
Clutch replaced in 11 months and 9200 mile done seen first replacement luckily I had 12 month warranty or else would have to pay again what a joke ford first ford and last
Better off with the German made car or italian alfa romeo at least you know the alfa is going to break down im going back to my alfa ford 💩 stick to your salesmen cars
Sorry ford like heated screen that is it

The gearbox was problematic up to 2014 with the 163 engine. Ford changed the gearbox from 2015 onwards with the 180 engines.

I have said many times now, DO NOT buy a ford powershift up to 2014. If you have one, first sign of trouble then get rid of it.

 

@luigicannella1970 pop your Kuga details into your signature as requested by your welcome PM👍