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Fitment questions
Does a Ford Kuga actually have bonnet struts, or does it use a bonnet stay rod?
Yes, the Ford Kuga uses gas-filled bonnet struts (also called bonnet lifters or gas stays) to hold the bonnet open - there is no manual stay rod on this model. This applies across all generations of the Kuga, so you are looking for the right part. Make sure you order as a pair if both struts need replacing, as breakers often list them individually.
Will a bonnet strut from a Mk1 Ford Kuga (2008-2012) fit a Mk2 Ford Kuga (2013-2019)?
No - the Mk1 Kuga (2008-2012) and the Mk2 Kuga (2013-2019) are completely different platforms with different bonnet designs, so the struts are not interchangeable between these two generations. Always source a strut that matches your specific generation. Confirm the exact part with your breaker against your registration number to be certain.
Does a bonnet strut from a pre-facelift Mk2 Kuga fit a post-facelift Mk2 Kuga - the 2013-2016 versus the 2016-2019 models?
The Mk2 Kuga received a facelift around 2016 which updated the front end including the bonnet, grille and lights, so the bonnet profile may or may not have changed enough to affect strut fitment. In practice the mounting points can remain the same across a facelift even when panels differ, but we cannot state this as fact here. Check the strut part number with your breaker quoting your registration to confirm whether a pre- or post-facelift unit is suitable for your car.
Does the trim level affect which bonnet strut I need - for example, does a Titanium Kuga use a different strut to an Zetec S or ST-Line?
Trim level does not affect bonnet strut fitment on the Ford Kuga - the strut itself is the same regardless of whether your car is a base, Titanium, Zetec S, ST-Line or any other trim. What matters is the generation and whether your car is a pre- or post-facelift model. Focus on matching the model year and generation rather than the badge on the tailgate.
Does the engine or drivetrain affect which bonnet strut fits my Ford Kuga - for example, 2WD versus 4WD, or diesel versus petrol?
No, the engine type, fuel type and drivetrain layout do not affect bonnet strut fitment on the Kuga - the bonnet and its struts are shared across petrol, diesel, hybrid, 2WD and 4WD variants within a given generation. The key details to match are the model generation and facelift period. Confirm with your breaker using your registration if you want to be completely sure.
I have a 2020 Ford Kuga Mk3 - will a strut from an earlier Kuga fit it?
The Mk3 Kuga, which launched in 2020, is a new generation on a different platform from the Mk2, so its bonnet struts are not compatible with those from earlier Kugas. You need to source a strut specifically listed for the third-generation Kuga (2020 onwards). Give your breaker your registration number so they can confirm the correct part for your car.