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Used differentials vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
Both years sit within the Kuga Mk2 generation (2013–2019), but the most important thing to check is that the engine codes match, followed by whether both cars share the same gearbox type (automatic or manual) and drivetrain layout (2WD or 4WD), as these directly determine which differential you need. The Mk2 did receive running production changes, so whether a 2015 unit crosses cleanly to a 2013 build is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration. Supply your engine code from your V5 or a VIN check and the breaker can verify compatibility before you commit.
The Kuga Mk1 ran from 2008 to 2012 and the Mk2 from 2013 to 2019, and these are distinct platforms with different powertrains, so a direct interchange across that generation boundary is very unlikely. Engine codes, gearbox types, and drivetrain configurations all changed between generations, making a like-for-like swap highly improbable. Confirm with the breaker using your registration and engine code rather than assuming any crossover.
Trim level does not determine which differential fits your Kuga — what matters is the engine code, fuel type, gearbox type, and whether the car is front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. A Titanium and an ST-Line built with the same engine, gearbox, and drivetrain will use the same differential; the trim differences are cosmetic and interior-focused. Always lead with your engine code and drivetrain layout when getting quotes from a breaker.
The most useful information you can supply is your engine code, which appears on your V5 logbook or can be found via a VIN check — this is more reliable than just quoting the year or badge. You should also confirm your gearbox type (manual or automatic) and whether your Kuga is front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, as these factors directly control which differential is needed. Having your full registration to hand lets the breaker cross-reference the spec and reduce the risk of ordering the wrong unit.
Both the 2017 and 2019 Kuga fall within the Mk2 generation (2013–2019), so there is a reasonable basis to explore compatibility, but ancillary and mounting changes can occur during a production run without a formal facelift. The definitive check is matching engine codes, gearbox type, and drivetrain layout between the two vehicles. Confirm the specific part numbers with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing.
No — fuel type affects the engine code, and the engine code is the primary driver of drivetrain specifications, so a petrol and diesel Kuga are unlikely to share the same differential even if they are the same model year. Gearbox pairings also commonly differ between petrol and diesel variants, which further affects compatibility. Always match on engine code, gearbox type, and drivetrain layout, and confirm with the breaker against your registration.