Used Ford Kuga Clutch Slave Cylinder

Only manual-gearbox Kugas have a clutch slave cylinder — if your Kuga has an automatic or PowerShift dual-clutch transmission, there is no clutch slave cylinder fitted. The Kuga has been sold predominantly with automatic and dual-clutch gearboxes in the UK, so it is worth confirming your gearbox type before searching. Check your V5 or run a VIN check to see whether your car has a manual gearbox, as manual Kugas do exist but are less common.

The first-generation Kuga ran from 2008 to 2012, and the second-generation (Mk2) ran from 2013 onwards, so a 2013 and a 2016 are both Mk2 cars — that is a more promising starting point than crossing a generation boundary. Fitment within the Mk2 still depends heavily on engine code and gearbox type, so supply your engine code (found on your V5) to the breaker to confirm compatibility. Never assume year-range alone guarantees a match.

Trim level makes no difference to clutch slave cylinder fitment — the part is determined by the engine code and gearbox type, not by whether the car is a Zetec, Titanium, ST-Line, or any other trim. A slave cylinder from a Titanium-spec Kuga with the same engine code and manual gearbox as yours is mechanically equivalent. The only cosmetic difference you might notice is general wear or a different supplier brand, which does not affect function.

The Mk1 Kuga (2008–2012) and Mk2 Kuga (2013 onwards) are substantially different vehicles with different engine families and gearbox designs, so a direct swap across this generational boundary is unlikely. Even where engine codes appear similar, ancillary mounting and hydraulic line arrangements may have changed between generations. Confirm directly with the breaker against your registration before purchasing.

The engine code is the single most useful piece of information you can supply — it tells the breaker exactly which engine and associated drivetrain components your car has, which is what determines slave cylinder fitment. You can find the engine code on your V5 logbook or via a VIN check, and it is usually a three-letter code (for example, a diesel Mk2 Kuga might carry a code such as T7MA or similar — confirm yours from your documents). Always give the breaker both the engine code and confirmation that your car has a manual gearbox.

Fuel type can affect the gearbox and clutch system specification, so a slave cylinder from a diesel Kuga may not be the correct fit for a petrol Kuga even within the same generation. The engine code is a more reliable guide than fuel type alone, as different petrol and diesel engines were paired with different gearbox variants across the Kuga range. Provide your engine code and registration to the breaker so they can confirm the correct part rather than relying on petrol or diesel as a shorthand.