Used Ford Kuga Gearbox

The Ford Kuga ran as a first generation (Mk1) from 2008 to 2012, then moved to the second generation (Mk2) from 2013 onwards, with a facelift in 2016, so a 2013 and a 2016 car are both Mk2 but sit either side of that facelift year. Engine code is the key factor here — if both cars share the same engine code the gearbox is far more likely to be compatible, but ancillary and mounting changes can occur across a facelift without any badge change, so you should confirm interchange directly with the breaker against your registration before buying.

Engine code matters above everything else for a gearbox — two Kugas from the same year can carry different engines and completely different gearboxes, so the year alone is not enough. Your engine code is printed on your V5C logbook or can be retrieved via a VIN check, and it is the single most useful piece of information you can give a breaker. Always quote it alongside your registration when requesting a quote on Findapart.

Trim level does not affect gearbox fitment — whether your Kuga is badged Titanium, ST-Line, Titanium X, or any other trim, the gearbox fitted is determined by the engine and drivetrain specification, not the trim name. A gearbox from a Titanium car with a matching engine code is mechanically the same as one from an ST-Line with the same code. Do be aware that ancillary brackets or sensors can occasionally differ between builds, so confirm the finer details with the breaker.

No — manual and automatic gearboxes are entirely different units and are not interchangeable, and swapping between the two would require significant additional changes to the vehicle beyond just the gearbox itself. When requesting a quote, always specify whether you need a manual or automatic, and include your engine code so the breaker can match the correct unit.

Used gearboxes can sometimes involve ECU pairing or immobiliser coding considerations depending on the vehicle, and this is not something we can state a definitive answer on for your specific Kuga. You should raise this directly with the breaker and, if needed, discuss with a Ford specialist or auto-electrician before fitting, to avoid being left with a unit that won't communicate correctly with your vehicle's electronics.

The Mk1 Kuga ran from 2008 to 2012 and the Mk2 from 2013 onwards, and these are distinct generations with different engine line-ups, so a straight swap across that boundary is unlikely to work. Even where an engine code carried over between generations, mounting points and ancillary configurations may have changed, so you should confirm compatibility with the breaker against both registrations rather than assume a match.