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Ford Kuga 2018: Engine control malfunction and unsteady running

Loss of engine power

Fault stored

Car won't start

Engine shuts off by itself

Check engine light on

Unsteady engine

Warning light in the speedometer of the vehicle

Hey guys, I'm starting to break a sweat with my 2018 Ford Kuga with a gasoline engine and 'n mileage of around 138,009 km. The check engine light is on and this thing just cuts out, has less power and the engine is running rough. From time to time it doesn't even want to start. A warning light comes on in the speedometer and an error is stored. I think it has something to do with a fault in the engine control unit. Have any of you ever had similar problems and can give me a tip on how they solved it or can anyone recommend a good, reliable garage? I really didn't have a good run with my garage last time. Thanks in advance!

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4 comment(s)


FriedmannRacer

Hi, I had a similar problem with my 2015 Ford Focus. My problem was the sporadic faulty communication between the control units. It was really annoying because sometimes the car just wouldn't start and there was also a loss of power. It turned out that the control unit was faulty and had to be replaced. It wasn't the easiest thing to do because it took time to find the fault, but it was definitely necessary. The garage where I finally had it done did a really good job. So I can advise you, if you experience similar symptoms, you should visit a workshop as soon as possible and have your control unit checked. So, yes, it was a serious problem, but replacing the ECU solved it. Good luck with your car!

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PSchwarz (Author)

Hey, thanks for sharing your experience. It seems that I actually have the same problem as you. Do you remember how much it cost you to replace the control unit? I'm a bit worried about the cost and want to be as prepared as possible. And have you had any other issues with your Focus since the repair? Thanks in advance!

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FriedmannRacer

Hey, sure, no problem, I'm happy to share that with you. So, the last time I was at the garage, they took care of it and fixed the fault in the engine control unit. Since then, my car has been running like clockwork again, no more worries about unexpected breakdowns or engines that are acting up. I had to fork out a bit of money to fix this sporadically faulty communication between the control units, it cost around €955. But hey, what won't you do for your car, right? Fortunately, everything has been tutti with my Focus since then and no further problems have arisen. Hope that helps you! Good luck with the repair!

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PSchwarz (Author)

Hey, wow, that's a considerable amount of money, but I think you're right. Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet, especially when it comes to safety. Glad to hear you haven't had any more problems since then. I will follow your advice and have already made an appointment with a recommended garage. Now I'm at least a little reassured and hope they can find and fix the problem quickly. Your help has really helped me. Thanks again and have a safe journey!

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