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Scanning the AWD/DEM for fault codes is the first step to put the vehicle in the right direction for a cost effective repair. Knowing which system you have is important to ensure the correct parts are ordered.Ĭlick here to see our web shop for Ford Kuga AWD Haldex parts Also note the different locations of the cover plate for the filter – Gen 3 has the filter to the left, while Gen 4 has the filter at the top. Generation 3 and 4 systems can be easily identified apart the generation 3 system has the early black pump fitted in 2008, while the generation 4 system has a silver pump which has a nipple shape on the end which was fitted from 2009 onward. From our experiences, dealerships and garages commonly have little experience with the Kuga Haldex system, often supplying the incorrect oil for the Haldex system so make sure they know the difference between the differential and the Haldex AWD coupling fluids and fill points, there are diagrams below which may offer some support. There have been very low mileage examples (sub 20k mile vehicles) which have defective pumps, and there have been vehicles with over 100k miles where the pump has then failed. To prolong the life of the system it would be ideal to replace oil and filter ever 30k miles or 3 years, which ever comes first. Typically the filters are clogged by 50k miles and cause the pumps to fail, but usage and age affect the approximate mileage guide.
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Normally it starts with the dreaded “AWD Malfunction” indicator on the Ford Kuga digital dash, or you find the 4wd system not working when it was really needed. Ford do not have any routine servicing for the Haldex AWD coupling system, calling them a “fitted for life” or “non serviceable item”.