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  1. Had the Kuga ST-Line X AWD Hybrid for 2 months now and agree the fuel economy is stellar. First tank got over 1,000kms!! Impressive driver for sure. Yes that is a tomato on the hood
  2. Corporate mentality won't be concerning themselves with future safety nets, they are too short termed money hungry. IMO they will allocate the scarce components to more profitable and better-selling vehicles at the expense of other models, building vehicles with less technology, leave navigation systems out, remove "intelligent" rearview mirror that monitors for blind spots, remove digital speedo replace with old analog gauges, etc etc.
  3. Matt VanDyke, Ford's U.S. marketing director. "This vehicle is designed for customers who are looking to go anywhere. They want capability. They've got versatility needs. They're not Point A to Point B people. They're seeking outdoor adventure." Nuff said hahahahahahahaha
  4. So the wording in your notice the sub-frame won't detach from the main body, just that the sub-frame components could come apart?
  5. Excuse my assembly processing ignorance, but who puts this subframe piece with the loose bolts to the main structure of the vehicles? I ask because in the article it states "The hazards: the subframe could become detached from the main structure of the vehicle if the bolts become loose over time."
  6. The only petrol engine offered in the EU Mondeo is the 2.0l Hybrid, only other choices are a whole wack of 2.0l diesels in different hp levels. And the Mondeo Hybrid takes a beating in all the reviews because of droning gutless engine, crappy CVT, and lousy cargo space in both sedan and wagon/estate variants. And Kuga PHEV started hot out of the gate, but the battery shit show slowed the love for Ford Hybrid product for now.
  7. VALENCIA, Spain, Jan. 16, 2020 – Ford today announced a €42 million investment in its Valencia manufacturing plant, Spain, to support the company’s electrification strategy with a state-of-the-art battery assembly facility in addition to new S-MAX Hybrid and Galaxy Hybrid models. Two new assembly lines will enable the advanced lithium-ion batteries that help power all-new Kuga Plug-In Hybrid, all-new Kuga Hybrid, and new S-MAX Hybrid and Galaxy Hybrid to be produced alongside the vehicles for greater manufacturing efficiency and sustainability. Delivered through a €24 million investment, the new battery assembly facility will begin production in September this year. (this year meaning 2020) https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2020/01/16/Valencia.html#:~:text=Battery Assembly Operations-,Ford Invests €42 Million in Valencia for,Models and Battery Assembly Operations&text=VALENCIA%2C Spain%2C Jan.&text=Delivered through a €24,production in September this year.
  8. I don't know about the spare tire. Ford has only released the cargo area dimensions which are the same as the non Hybrid variants.
  9. The batteries are stored underneath the rear load floor with a twin exhaust routed around either side, so unlike the Mondeo Hybrid there’s no effect on cargo space
  10. Both VW and Ford use the twist beam on their lower hp engines in their Golf & Foci variants. The only Focus that escapes this is the wagon variant, and Active spec'd. Not sure about the Jetta as it is a car that is more rare to see then a Aston Martin DB9
  11. Obvious to me this is a design fault, as the fix(and North American delayed launch) is months away and the 1st three recall fixes did not work. Ford has to stop with the cutting corners (Hackett) mentality, it is probably costing more in the long term then the short term thinking is saving them.
  12. Just google the recall codes for the Ford Kuga and you will find the details
  13. ^ Yes all manufacturers have their recalls. The Ford Kuga PHEV had 2 recalls already which did not work, lets see if the 3rd one gives customers that new car warm and fuzzy feeling to have the confidence to "plug in" Recall codes -20S38, 20S44, & 20S51
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