Hello, I want to buy the Kuga from Sinan's review. Is there a chronic problem you know of, or something that's complained about a lot? They say the engine's performance relative to its horsepower etc. isn't great. I wonder if it's because of the gearbox
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3 repliesHello, it's not just because of the transmission, it's also because of the car's weight. I'd recommend looking at the entries on Şikayetvar about this engine. There are people who got a crate engine and are having various issues.
Translated from TurkishYou can buy the 2023 1.5 EcoBoosts with peace of mind. Some 2024s have issues, but the 2023s rarely have them - a Kuga with remaining warranty is a real treat.
Translated from TurkishI can't be fully sure so I can't say anything definite - was the timing on the 2023 1.5 EcoBoosts a belt or a chain? I know they switched to chain, but I don't know when that switch happened. If it's belt-driven (a belt that runs in oil), I'd recommend staying away from it. I haven't heard of much chronic engine trouble on the chain ones.
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