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Ford • Production years: 2008 – 2024 • Engine codes: M8DA, M9DA, YZDA • Spec: Ford WSS-M2C948-B

Ford Kuga I, II & III – 1.5 EcoBoost (110 kW / 134 kW)

Complete technical data card: required engine oil specification and exact capacity in liters, oil filter code, tire sizes, car battery, wiper blades, headlight bulbs and mileage maintenance schedule.

🛢️ 1. Engine Oil Spec & Capacity Oil Spec Details Ford WSS-M2C948-B →

What oil and how many liters for 1.5 EcoBoost (110 kW / 134 kW)?

SAE Viscosity
5W-20 (EcoBoost) or 5W-30 (Duratec Ti-VCT)
Exact Oil Capacity
4,1 – 4,6 liters
Oil Filter Code
MANN-FILTER W 7015
📦 Recommended pack size: 5 liters (1× 5L jug)
🏆 Recommended oil: Castrol Magnatec Stop-Start 5W-20 E (5L) or Ford Motorcraft A5 5W-30 (5L)
🔧 Sump plug torque: 28 Nm Torque Wrenches →
⏱️ Service interval: Max. 15 000 km / 1 year (essential on EcoBoost due to wet timing belt in oil!)
💡 2. Headlight Bulbs & Road-Legal LED ✓ Road Legal Approved

Bulb Fitment Guide & Road-Legal LED Upgrade (Kuga I, II & III)

Low Beam
H7 (55W, PX26d socket)
High Beam
H1 / H15
Fog Lights
H8 / H11
✨ Road-Legal LED Upgrade (up to +220% brightness):
Status: YES – Road-legal ECE/ABG approved (Osram Night Breaker H7-LED)
Headlight approval number (E-mark): E9 6908 / E1 3399
Required bulb holder adapter: Standard socket or adaptér 64210DA10
CANBUS error canceller: Osram Smart Canbus LEDSC02
Estimated complete kit price: 115 €
🛞 3. Tire Sizes, Bolt Pattern & Wheel Torque All Tire & Rim Sizes for Ford Kuga I, II & III →

Tire sizes, wheel bolt pattern and lug nut torque for Ford Kuga I, II & III?

Approved Tire Sizes
195/65 R15 • 205/55 R16 (Focus/Mondeo) • 215/55 R17 • 235/50 R18 (Kuga/S-Max)
Bolt Pattern (PCD) & Center Bore
5×108 (center bore 63,4 mm) or 4×108 (Fiesta – 63,4 mm)
Wheel Lug Torque
135 Nm (Ford uses different M12×1.5 lug nuts for alloy vs. steel wheels!)
🧮 4. Interactive Maintenance Schedule by Mileage Select your current odometer mileage

What needs servicing on Ford Kuga I, II & III (1.5 EcoBoost (110 kW / 134 kW))?

Select your vehicle's approximate mileage (or a used car you are inspecting) to see critical maintenance tasks:

📋 Recommended 60,000 km Service Schedule (1.5 EcoBoost (110 kW / 134 kW)):
  • Engine Oil (4,1 – 4,6 liters): Engine oil change to spec Ford WSS-M2C948-B (5W-20 (EcoBoost) or 5W-30 (Duratec Ti-VCT)) + oil filter MANN-FILTER W 7015.
  • Cabin & Air Intake: Replace activated carbon cabin (pollen) filter and engine air filter.
  • Brake Fluid & Transmission: Replace DOT 4 LV brake fluid (every 2 years). For automatic transmissions (DSG / Aisin / EDC), mandatory transmission fluid & filter change every 60,000 km!
  • Lights & Wipers: Check headlight alignment (optional road-legal H7/H4 LED upgrade) and replace wiper blades (700 mm + 700 mm (Kuga II Bosch A640S) / 600 + 400 mm (Kuga I A558S)).
⚙️ 5. Gearbox, Timing, Coolant, Plugs & Brakes

Transmission, Engine Timing, Coolant (Antifreeze), Plugs & Brakes (1.5 EcoBoost (110 kW / 134 kW))

⚙️ Transmission / Gearbox Oil (Manual & Auto)
Ford WSS-M2C200-D2 75W FE (IB5 / MMT6 manual) • WSS-M2C936-A (Powershift dual-clutch)
Capacity & Interval: 1,8 – 2,3 l (manual) / 6,5 – 7,5 l (Powershift – mandatory change with external filter every 60,000 km!)
❄️ Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)
Ford WSS-M97B44-D (Super Plus Premium – orange/pink G12+)
System Capacity: 6,0 – 8,5 l (inspect expansion tank & cap for cracks to prevent EcoBoost overheating!)
🔥 Spark Plugs (Petrol / Hybrid)
NGK Laser Platinum / Iridium or Bosch Double Iridium (replace every 60,000 km / 4 years, tightening torque 22–25 Nm)
🛑 Brake Fluid & Brakes
DOT 4 LV / ISO Class 6 (low-viscosity for ESP/ABS – capacity 1.0 to 1.2 L, replace every 2 years)
⛓️ Engine Timing Belt/Chain & Water Pump (1.5 EcoBoost (110 kW / 134 kW))
Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) • Interval: 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs)
Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! (150 – 380 € (complete timing chain kit with tensioner & guides INA / Febi / SWAG))
Timing Specs →
🌧️ Exact Wiper Blade Sizes (Kuga I, II & III)
Front: 700 mm + 700 mm (Kuga II Bosch A640S) / 600 + 400 mm (Kuga I A558S)
Rear: 280 mm
🔋 Recommended Car Battery (Battery Specs →)
12V 75Ah / 80Ah EFB or AGM – Varta Blue Dynamic EFB N75 / N80