Ford Kuga

The vehicle name, Kuga, may refer to another Ford automobile, the Mercury Cougar.{{cite web |url=https://www.ageas.co.uk/solved/your-car/car-names-what-do-they-mean/ |title=Car names: what do they mean? |date=8 August 2019 |access-date=28 April 2021}} The final Mercury Cougar from 1998 to 2002 was sold outside of the United States as the Ford Cougar. Kuga means plague in Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, and Slovenian languages. Its sales are reportedly lower in the region due to the unfortunate naming choice.{{cite web | url = https://www.autonet.hr/aktualno/vijesti/ford-kuga-nesretno-ime-ostalo-no-nema-veze/ | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210430094040/https://www.autonet.hr/aktualno/vijesti/ford-kuga-nesretno-ime-ostalo-no-nema-veze/ | archive-date = 2021-04-30 | title = Ford Kuga – nesretno ime ostalo, no nema veze | trans-title = Ford Kuga - the unfortunate name remains, but no matter | language = hr | date = 2019-04-03 | publisher = autonet }}

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = First generation

| image = 2012 Ford Kuga (TE) Trend AWD wagon (2018-08-31) 01.jpg

| production = February 2008 – 2013{{cite web|url=http://www.worldcarfans.com/10802272092/ford-kuga-production-start|title=Ford Kuga production start |work=Worldcarfans}}

| assembly = Germany: Saarlouis (SB&A)

| platform = Ford C1 platform

| related = {{unbulleted list

| Ford Focus (second generation, Europe)

| Ford Focus C-Max

| Ford C-Max

}}

| engine = {{unbulleted list

| Petrol:

| 2.5 L Duratec I5 turbo

| Diesel:

| 2.0 L Duratorq I4

}}

| transmission = {{unbulleted list

| 6-speed manual

| 5-speed automatic

| 6-speed PowerShift automatic

}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2690|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4443|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1842|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1710|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1613|kg|lb||abbr=on}}

}}

File:Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi rear 20100508.jpg

The Kuga went on sale in the first half of 2008, and was built at Ford's plant in Saarlouis, Germany. In the United Kingdom, emphasising the car's premium market aspirations, only high-end Zetec and Titanium specifications are offered. The combined fuel consumption is {{convert|44.1|mpgimp|L/100 km mpgus|abbr=on}} and the CO₂ emissions are 169 g/km.*[http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/News/Ford-Kuga-4x4-goes-on-sale-in-June-from-20-495.asp Ford Kuga Press Release (UK)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081120223434/http://www.kugaownersclub.co.uk/News/Ford-Kuga-4x4-goes-on-sale-in-June-from-20-495.asp |date=20 November 2008 }} It is based on the C1 platform, which also forms the underpinnings of the Ford Focus and Ford C-Max.

The first-generation Kuga was presented in September 2007, having its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Petrol

• 2.5 L Duratec turbo I5, {{convert|200|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}

Diesel

• 2.0 L Duratorq, {{convert|136|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}
• 2.0 L Duratorq, {{convert|163|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} AWD and powershift models

A report from 20 July 2007 indicated Ford executives were considering the prospects of sales in North America.[http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/ford/ford-kuga-and-c-max-destined-for-us/ Ford Kuga and C-Max destined for US?] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080629112155/http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/ford/ford-kuga-and-c-max-destined-for-us/ |date=29 June 2008 }} - Motor Authority This idea was later scrapped, after they determined the car could not be sold both competitively priced and at a profit in the United States, due to the current dollar-to-euro exchange rate.

On 24 July 2008, WDIV-TV announced that Ford was reconsidering bringing the Kuga to North America after all. On 22 October 2009, news leaked that Ford would build the Kuga at its Louisville plant, possibly as the 2012 Ford Escape.{{cite web |url=http://freep.com/article/20091022/BUSINESS0102/91022076/1319/Ford-to-build-European-small-SUV-in-Kentucky |title=Ford to build European small SUV in Kentucky |date=July 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091026194713/http://freep.com/article/20091022/BUSINESS0102/91022076/1319/Ford-to-build-European-small-SUV-in-Kentucky |archive-date=26 October 2009}}

On 23 June 2010, Ford announced it would end production of the second-generation Escape in 2011 in anticipation of the Kuga's North American launch as the next-generation Escape.[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/23/report-ford-to-halt-missouri-escape-production-in-2011?icid=sphere_blogsmith_inpage_autoblog "Report: Ford to halt Missouri Escape production in 2011"] from Autoblog (23 June 2010) The Ford Kuga has also been available in Argentina since 2010; in Japan, South Africa, and New Zealand since 2011; and in Australia since March 2012.{{cite web |url=http://www.caradvice.com.au/149796/2012-ford-kuga-compact-suv-here-in-march/ |title=2012 Ford Kuga compact SUV here in March |access-date=28 April 2012}}

A facelift was released at the end of 2010, after being revealed in July 2010.{{cite web |url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/254029/ford_kuga_gets_a_facelift.html |title=Ford Kuga gets a facelift | Spy-Shots |work=Auto Express |access-date=20 July 2010}}

The redesigned Kuga formed the basis for the 2013 Ford Escape sold in the United States. Ford announced in May 2010 that it would build unspecified hybrids at a plant in Valencia, Spain, and likely offer a hybrid option of both vehicles.{{cite web |title=2013 Ford Kuga |url=http://newelectriccars2014.com/2013-ford-kuga/ |website=Electrical cars 2013-14 |publisher=Latest electric cars 2014 |date=30 April 2013 |access-date=8 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108225745/http://newelectriccars2014.com/2013-ford-kuga/ |archive-date=8 November 2014 |url-status=dead }} The Kuga Hybrid would be Ford's first hybrid to be sold in Europe, though it has sold over 100,000 Escape Hybrids and Mercury Mariner Hybrids in the United States since 2004.{{cite web |url=http://www.greencarreports.com/blog/1047892_2012-ford-kuga-hybrid-or-will-it-be-2012-ford-escape-hybrid |title=2012 Ford Kuga |publisher=GreenCarReports |access-date=5 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101204070127/http://www.greencarreports.com/blog/1047892_2012-ford-kuga-hybrid-or-will-it-be-2012-ford-escape-hybrid |archive-date=4 December 2010 |url-status=dead }}

{{Euro NCAP|year=2008|reference=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/ford/kuga/10924|reference_name=Ford Kuga 2008 Results|description=Ford Kuga 2.0 diesel 'Trend' (LHD)|adult_stars=5|adult_score=33|child_stars=4|child_score=38|pedestrian_stars=3|pedestrian_score=20}}{{clear}}

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Second generation

| image = 2016 Ford Kuga (TF II MY16) Titanium TDCi wagon (2018-11-22) 01.jpg

| caption = Ford Kuga Titanium (pre-facelift)

| aka = Ford Escape (Americas, Australia and Middle East)

| production = 2012–2019 (Europe)
2013–2021 (China)

| assembly = Spain: Valencia (FV)
China: Chongqing (Changan Ford)
Taiwan: Chungli (FLH)
Russia: Yelabuga (FS)
United States: Louisville, Kentucky (Louisville Assembly Plant, Escape)

| designer = Patrick Verhee, Stefan Lamm, Andrea Di Buduo, Kemal Curić (2010)

| platform = Ford C1 platform

| related = {{unbulleted list

| Ford Focus (third generation)

| Ford C-Max (second generation)

| Lincoln MKC

}}

| engine = {{unbulleted list

| Petrol:

| 1.5 L EcoBoost I4 turbo

| 1.6 L EcoBoost I4 turbo

| 2.0 L EcoBoost I4 turbo

| 2.5 L Duratec I4

| Diesel:

| 1.5 L Duratorq I4 turbo

| 2.0 L Duratorq I4 turbo

}}

| transmission = 6-speed manual
6-speed 6F35 automatic
6-speed PowerShift automatic

| wheelbase = {{convert|2690|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4524|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1838|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1702|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1580|-|1707|kg|lb||abbr=on}}

}}

{{See also|Ford Escape#third|label 1=Ford Escape (third generation)}}

The second-generation Kuga was primarily developed by Ford of Europe, developed under the "One Ford" policy, which stipulates that Ford designs only one model in each segment to be sold globally.{{cite web |last=Cato |first=Jeremy |date=24 April 2012 |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/news/fords-escape-plan-drives-auto-maker-into-the-future/article4102258/ |title=Ford's Escape plan drives auto maker into the future |work=The Globe and Mail |access-date=12 May 2016}} The rebadged name Ford Escape is used in North America, replacing the model of the same name there.

The Kuga follows on from the Vertrek concept, developed over nine months at Ford's Cologne design studio.{{cite web |last=Pettendy |first=Marton |date=27 January 2011 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/94BCDE39D9BBC895CA257825000063E3 |title=Ford Escapes to Vertrek |work=GoAuto |access-date=12 May 2016 |archive-date=5 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160805024152/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/94BCDE39D9BBC895CA257825000063E3 |url-status=dead }} For the production model, designers and engineers in Cologne were responsible for the body design and C1 platform, the upper body and interior come from Detroit, and powertrains are manufactured by Ford Dagenham.{{cite web |last=Barry |first=Ben |date=18 December 2012 |url=http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/ford/ford-kuga-20-tdci-2013-review/ |title=Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCI (2013) review |work=Car |access-date=12 May 2016}}

The patents from January 2011 list the designers as Patrick Verhee, Stefan Lamm, Kemal Curic, and Andrea Di Buduo from Ford in Germany.{{cite web |url=https://patents.google.com/patent/USD667341 |title=US D667341 S1 |publisher=Google Patents |date=5 January 2011 |access-date=12 May 2016}}{{cite web |url=http://patents.justia.com/patent/D645384 |title=US Patent for Vehicle hood Patent (Patent # D 645,384) |publisher=Justia |date=5 January 2011 |access-date=12 May 2016}} Final assembly for European models is conducted at the Ford Valencia Plant in Spain. Ford claims the Kuga and Escape have 80% parts commonality.{{cite press release |url=http://kuga.fordmedia.eu/factsheets/kuga_suppliers_EU.pdf |title=Global Suppliers to the 2013 Ford Escape/Kuga |work=Ford |year=2012 |access-date=12 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160512075833/http://kuga.fordmedia.eu/factsheets/kuga_suppliers_EU.pdf |archive-date=12 May 2016 |url-status=dead }}

File:2016 Ford Kuga (TF II MY16) Titanium TDCi wagon (2018-11-22) 02.jpg|Ford Kuga Titanium (pre-facelift)

File:2017 Ford Kuga Titanium 1.5 Front.jpg|Ford Kuga Titanium (facelift)

File:2017 Ford Kuga Titanium 1.5 Rear.jpg|Ford Kuga Titanium (facelift)

File:2017 Ford Kuga Vignale.jpg|Ford Kuga Vignale (facelift)

File:2018 Ford Kuga ST-Line Front (1).jpg|Ford Kuga ST-Line (facelift)

File:2018 Ford Kuga ST-Line Rear (1).jpg|Ford Kuga ST-Line (facelift)

Petrol

• 1.5 L EcoBoost turbo I4, {{convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}
• 1.6 L EcoBoost turbo I4, {{convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}
• 1.6 L EcoBoost turbo I4, {{convert|182|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} 2WD and AWD models
• 2.0 L EcoBoost turbo I4, {{convert|242|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} AWD models

Diesel

• 2.0 L Duratorq, {{convert|140|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}
• 2.0 L Duratorq, {{convert|163|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}
• 2.0 L Duratorq, {{convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}
• 2.0 L Duratorq, {{convert|180|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}

Ford Europe debuted the facelifted model at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February 2016.{{cite web |last=Pollard |first=Tim |date=7 March 2016 |url=http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-events/geneva/2016/the-2016-ford-kugas-mid-life-pick-me-up-shows-its-face/ |title=The 2016 Ford Kuga's mid-life pick-me-up shows its face |work=Car |access-date=12 May 2016}}

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In South Africa, onwards from 2015, numerous Ford Kugas of the 1.6 L EcoBoost variant caught fire.{{cite web |author= |title=Ford Kuga owner leaps from burning vehicle in Durban |work=Herald Live |url=http://www.heraldlive.co.za/news/2016/12/19/ford-kuga-owner-leaps-burning-vehicle-durban/ |publisher=The Herald (Times Media Group) |location=Port Elizabeth |date=19 December 2016 |access-date=4 January 2017}}{{cite web |first=Sihle |last=Manda |title=Pretoria man falls prey to Kuga fire fiasco |work=IOL (Pretoria News) |url=http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/pretoria-man-falls-prey-to-kuga-fire-fiasco-7261632 |publisher=Independent Media |location=Johannesburg |date=22 December 2016 |access-date=4 January 2017}}{{cite web |first=Sihle |last=Manda |title=Three more Ford Kugas burst into flames |work=IOL (The Mercury) |url=http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/three-more-ford-kugas-burst-into-flames-7317051 |publisher=Independent Media |location=Johannesburg |date=3 January 2017 |access-date=4 January 2017}}{{cite web |last=Hosken |first=Graeme |date=12 January 2018 |title=Ford offers Kuga owners settlements to squash class action suit |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2018-01-12-ford-offers-kuga-owners-settlements-to-squash-class-action-suit/ |access-date=5 February 2019 |work=Times Live |publisher=Times Media Group |location=Johannesburg}} In December 2016, Ford South Africa requested that all local Kuga owners take their vehicles in for a safety inspection.{{cite web |author= |title=Ford to inspect every Kuga sold for safety - Consumer Commission |work=Times Live |url=http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/2016/12/20/Ford-to-inspect-every-Kuga-sold-for-safety-Consumer-Commission |publisher=Times Media Group |location=Johannesburg |date=20 December 2016 |access-date=4 January 2017}} As of 16 January 2017, at least 46 Kugas in South Africa had been destroyed by fire,{{cite web |first=Graeme |last=Hosken |title=Kuga catches fire on way to dealership - driver says his 'guardian angels worked overtime' |work=Times Live |url=http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/2017/01/12/WATCH-Kuga-catches-fire-on-way-to-dealership-driver-says-his-guardian-angels-worked-overtime |publisher=Times Media Group |location=Johannesburg |date=12 January 2017 |access-date=13 January 2017}}{{cite web |author=iNet Bridge staff |date=9 January 2017 |title=More Kugas aflame |url=http://www.enca.com/south-africa/more-kugas-aflame |access-date=18 January 2017 |work=enca.com |publisher=eNews Channel Africa |location=Johannesburg and Cape Town}} and Ford South Africa had confirmed that a total of 39 incidents had been reported to the company. By 18 January 2017, the number of incidents had reached 50, with 13 in 2017 alone.{{cite web |first=Graeme |last=Hosken |title=Woman jumps from burning Ford Kuga outside Pretoria prison |work=Times Live |url=http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/2017/01/18/Woman-jumps-from-burning-Ford-Kuga-outside-Pretoria-prison |publisher=Times Media Group |location=Johannesburg |date=18 January 2017 |access-date=18 January 2017}} Between November 2015 and December 2017, 72 vehicles suffered fires. By 4 February 2019, more than 80 incidents had occurred,{{cite web |last=Hosken |first=Graeme |date=4 February 2019 |title=Family hopes court case on Ford Kuga fires will bring justice |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2019-02-04-family-hopes-court-case-on-ford-kuga-fires-will-bring-justice/ |access-date=5 February 2019 |work=Times Live |publisher=Times Media Group |location=Johannesburg}} with one as recently as 1 February 2019.{{cite web |first=Malibongwe |last=Dayimani |title=Ford Kuga burns on East London expressway |work=Times Live |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2019-02-01-ford-kuga-burns-on-east-london-expressway/ |publisher=Times Media Group |location=Johannesburg |date=1 February 2019 |access-date=5 February 2019}}

On 16 January 2017, Ford South Africa and South Africa's National Consumer Commission{{cite web |author= |title=About the NCC |work=thencc.gov.za |url=http://www.thencc.gov.za/ |publisher=National Consumer Commission |location=Pretoria |date=2017 |access-date=17 January 2017}} held a media briefing to announce a safety recall of the affected Kuga model, affecting "4556 1.6 L EcoBoost models that were built between December 2012 and February 2014".{{cite web |author=IOL Motoring Staff |title=Ford SA to finally recall fiery Kugas |work=IOL |url=http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/ford-sa-to-finally-recall-fiery-kugas-7418489 |publisher=Independent Media |location=Johannesburg |date=16 January 2017 |access-date=17 January 2017}}{{cite web |url=http://mg.co.za/article/2017-01-16-ford-to-begin-recall-of-kuga-vehicles |first=Ra'eesa |last=Pather |title=Combustible Kugas recall does little to extinguish criticism of SA inaction |work=Mail & Guardian Online |date=16 January 2017 |access-date=18 January 2017 |location=Johannesburg |publisher=Mail & Guardian}}{{cite web |last=Knowler |first=Wendy |date=12 April 2018 |title=Ford offers Kuga owners settlements ahead of consumer commission report |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2018-04-12-ford-offers-settlements-to-kuga-owners-as-consumer-commission-readies-report/ |access-date=5 February 2019 |work=Times Live |publisher=Times Media Group |location=Johannesburg}} The NCC said that it had decided to exercise its authority to authorize a recall on safety grounds, and had then been informed that Ford South Africa had decided to implement a recall.{{cite web |first=Jonisayi |last=Maromo |title=No brand is bigger than the law |work=IOL |url=http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/no-brand-is-bigger-than-the-law-7422513 |publisher=Independent Media |location=Johannesburg |date=16 January 2017 |access-date=17 January 2017}}

Between January 2017 and January 2018, Ford implemented three safety recalls on the vehicles. Ford South Africa identified the mechanism leading to the majority of fires as overheating caused by a lack of coolant circulation, which could lead to cracking of the cylinder head, resulting in an oil leak and subsequent fire in the engine compartment. The proposed solution would be first to replace and check affected components and systems, and later to improve the cooling and warning systems.

In December 2019, the National Consumer Commission fined the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa R35 million in connection with the numerous fires, in addition to compensation payments already offered to affected parties.{{cite web |author= |title=Closure for family four years after Reshall Jimmy's death in Ford Kuga fire |url=https://www.iol.co.za/thepost/news/closure-for-family-four-years-after-reshall-jimmys-death-in-ford-kuga-fire-38738893 |work=IOL |publisher=Independent Media |location=Johannesburg |date=6 December 2019 |access-date=30 January 2023}}

Television New Zealand reported that a Ford Kuga Titanium 2013 burst into flames in December 2016. The incident is being investigated by Ford NZ. Ford NZ say that the models being investigated in South Africa were built between 2012 and 2014 and fitted with a 1.6 L EcoBoost engine. They also say differences exist between the models sold in South Africa and those sold in New Zealand.

Until the investigation into the New Zealand incident has been completed, no decision can be made about recalling the 1,300 cars of the same model sold in New Zealand.{{Cite news|url=https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/had-rip-car-seat-and-just-got-him-in-time-auckland-woman-reveals-terrifying-close-call-after-her-bursts-into-flames|title='I had to rip the car seat out and just got him out in time' – Auckland woman reveals terrifying close call after her car bursts into flames|newspaper=1 NEWS NOW|access-date=2017-02-01}}

{{Euro NCAP|year=2012|reference=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/ford/kuga/10924|reference_name=Ford Kuga 2012 Results|overall_stars=5|adult_points=33.8|description=Ford Kuga 2.0 diesel 'Trend' (LHD)|adult_percent=94|child_points=42|child_percent=86|pedestrian_points=25.1|pedestrian_percent=70|safety_percent=100|safety_points=7}}

{{See also|Ford Escape#fourth|label 1=Ford Escape (fourth generation)}}{{Infobox automobile

| name = Third generation

| image = Ford Kuga (third generation) PHEV IMG 3320.jpg

| aka = Ford Escape

| production = 2019–present

| assembly = {{ubl

| Spain: Valencia (Ford Valencia Plant)

| United States: Louisville, Kentucky (Louisville Assembly Plant, Escape)

| China: Chongqing (Changan Ford)

| Taiwan: Zhongli, Taoyuan (Ford Lio Ho)

}}

| designer = Andrew Bazinski{{cite web |last1=Bruce |first1=Chris |title=2020 Ford Escape Lead Designer Was Inspired By Motorcycles |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/365181/ford-escape-design-inspiration/}}
Christopher Giroux, Nedzad Mujcinovic, Jordan Demkiw (facelift)

| platform = Ford C2

| related = {{ubl

| Ford Focus (fourth generation)

| Ford Bronco Sport

| Ford Maverick

| Lincoln Corsair

}}

| engine = {{ubl

| Petrol:

| 1.5 L EcoBoost I3 turbo

| 2.0 L EcoBoost I4 turbo

| Petrol hybrid:

| 2.5 L Duratec iVCT I4

| Petrol plug-in hybrid:

| 2.5 L Duratec I4

| Diesel:

| 1.5 L EcoBlue I4 turbo

| 2.0 L EcoBlue I4 turbo

| 2.0 L EcoBlue I4 turbo mild hybrid

}}

| powerout = {{collapsible list|framestyle=border:none; padding:0;

| 1 = Petrol:

| 2 = {{cvt|150|PS|hp kW|0}} (1.5 L EcoBoost)

| 3 = {{cvt|175|PS|hp kW|0}} (1.5 L EcoBoost, non-European markets only)

| 4 = {{cvt|240|PS|hp kW|0}} (2.0 L EcoBoost)

| 5 = Petrol hybrid:

| 6 = {{cvt|190|PS|hp kW|0}} (2.5 L Duratec iVCT, combined)

| 7 = Petrol plug-in hybrid:

| 8 = {{cvt|225|PS|hp kW|0}} (2.5 L Duratec, combined)

| 9 = Diesel:

| 10 = {{cvt|120|PS|hp kW|0}} (1.5 L EcoBlue)

| 11 = {{cvt|190|PS|hp kW|0}} (2.0 L EcoBlue)

| 12 = {{cvt|150|PS|hp kW|0}} (2.0 L EcoBlue, with mild-hybrid)

}}

| motor = {{collapsible list|framestyle=border:none; padding:0; | 1 = {{cvt|11.5|kW}} belt-driven integrated starter/generator (BISG) (mild hybrid) | 2 = {{convert|88|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} Permanent-magnet synchronous AC electric motor (hybrid and plug-in hybrid)}}

| transmission = {{ubl

| 6-speed manual

| 6-speed Powershift DCT

| 8-speed 8F40 automatic

| CVT

}}

| drivetrain = {{ubl

| Mild hybrid

| Parallel hybrid

| Plug-in hybrid

}}

| battery = {{ubl

| 48 V (mild hybrid)

| 1.1 kWh lithium-ion (hybrid)

| 14.4 kWh lithium-ion (plug-in hybrid)

}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2690|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4531-4541|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1838-1856|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1694-1703|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1591-1716|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}

}}

The third-generation Ford Kuga made its debut on April 2, 2019; it went on sale in the third quarter of 2019 as a 2020 model for markets in North America (as the fourth-generation Escape for the region).{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-ford-kuga-revealed-fresh-design-and-hybrid-option|title=New Ford Kuga revealed with fresh design and hybrid option|work=Autocar|last=Holder|first=Jim|date=2 April 2019|access-date=2 April 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a26996233/2020-ford-escape-photos-info/|title=The 2020 Ford Escape Looks to Fill a Car-Shaped Hole in the Lineup|work=Car and Driver|last=Capparella|first=Joey|date=2 April 2019|access-date=2 April 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a27006951/2020-ford-escape-hybrid-plug-in-photos-info/|title=2020 Ford Escape Revives the Hybrid and Adds a Plug-In Variant|work=Car and Driver|last=Capparella|first=Joey|date=2 April 2019|access-date=2 April 2019}} The model has five new engine/transmission combinations, including a plug-in petrol electric hybrid that can go {{convert|30|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} on electricity, as well as a conventional hybrid and two turbocharged four-cylinder engines mated to eight-speed automatic transmissions along with Android Auto.

The third-generation Kuga is the company's first SUV to use the C2 platform, also found in the latest Focus, making it longer and wider, with a more generous wheelbase. Ford claims that the new model is up to 90 kg lighter than the outgoing Kuga.

File:Ford Kuga (third generation) PHEV IMG 3319.jpg|Rear view (Plug-in-Hybrid)

File:Ford Kuga 1.jpg|Kuga Vignale

File:Ford Kuga 2.5 Duratec Plug-in-Hybrid ST-Line (III) – f 27062021.jpg|Kuga Plug-in-Hybrid ST-Line

File:Ford Kuga 2.5 Duratec Plug-in-Hybrid ST-Line (III) – h 27062021.jpg|Rear view

File:Ford Kuga (third generation) at IAA 2019 IMG 0429.jpg|Interior (ST-Line)

The facelifted Kuga was introduced in January 2024, a year after its North American market counterpart, the Escape, received the design refresh.{{Cite web |last=Edkins |first=Jamie |date=2024-01-17 |title=New Ford Kuga facelift revealed: price and specs |url=https://www.carwow.co.uk/ford/kuga/news/7413/new-ford-kuga-facelift-price-specs |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=carwow.co.uk |language=en}}

File:2024 Ford Kuga (third generation) IMG 9853.jpg|2024 Kuga (facelift)

File:2024 Ford Kuga (third generation) IMG 9862.jpg|Rear view

File:2024_Ford_Kuga_Active_Hybrid_AWD_-_2488cc_2.5_(183PS)_Hybrid_-_Desert_Island_Blue_-_10-2024,_Front.jpg|Kuga Active

File:2024_Ford_Kuga_Active_Hybrid_AWD_-_2488cc_2.5_(183PS)_Hybrid_-_Desert_Island_Blue_-_10-2024,_Rear.jpg|Kuga Active

File:2024 Ford Kuga (third generation) Sindelfingen 2024 IMG 9168.jpg|Kuga ST-Line X

File:2024 Ford Kuga (third generation) Sindelfingen 2024 IMG 9173.jpg|Rear view

File:2024 Ford Kuga (third generation) Sindelfingen 2024 IMG 9239.jpg|Interior (ST-Line X)

{{Euro NCAP|year=2019|reference=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/ford/kuga/39116|reference_name=Ford Kuga 2019 Results|overall_stars=5|adult_points=35.2|description=Ford Kuga 2.0 diesel 4x4 automatic (LHD)|adult_percent=92|child_points=42.6|child_percent=86|pedestrian_points=39.6|pedestrian_percent=82|safety_percent=73|safety_points=9.5}}

The plug-in hybrid Kuga was Europe's best-selling plug-in hybrid in 2021, 2022, 2023, and it was Europe's second-best-selling plug-in hybrid in 2024.{{Cite web|date=2023-01-28|title=Ford Kuga Plug-In Hybrid is Europe’s Best-Selling PHEV for a Second Year in Succession|url=https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2023/02/09/ford-kuga-plug-in-hybrid-is-europes-best-selling-phev-for-a-seco.html|access-date=2025-04-07|website=ford.com/|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2024-01-26|title=Ford Kuga PHEV Is Europe’s Most Popular Plug-In Of 2023|url=https://fordauthority.com/2024/01/ford-kuga-phev-is-europes-most-popular-plug-in-of-2023/|access-date=2025-04-07|website=fordauthority.com|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2025-01-30|title=Ford Kuga Europe’s Second Most Popular PHEV Of 2024|url=https://fordauthority.com/2025/01/ford-kuga-europes-second-most-popular-phev-of-2024/|access-date=2025-04-07|website=fordauthority.com|language=en-US}} The non-PHEV version of the Kuga consistently ranks in the thirty most popular vehicles in Europe.{{Cite web|date=2025-02-03|title=Ford Kuga Among Top 30 European Best Selling Cars Of 2024|url=https://fordauthority.com/2025/02/ford-kuga-among-top-30-european-best-selling-cars-of-2024/|access-date=2025-04-07|website=fordauthority.com|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2024-02-20|title=Ford Kuga Among Top 50 Best Selling European Cars Of 2023|url=https://fordauthority.com/2024/02/ford-kuga-among-top-50-best-selling-european-cars-of-2023/|access-date=2025-04-07|website=fordauthority.com|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2024-02-07|title=Ford Kuga Among Europe’s Top 20 Best Selling Cars Of 2022|url=https://fordauthority.com/2023/02/ford-kuga-among-europes-top-20-best-selling-cars-of-2022/|access-date=2025-04-07|website=fordauthority.com|language=en-US}}

Chinese sales do not include the third-generation Kuga, which is sold as the Escape.

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