Second Hand Ford Kuga Radiator

The Ford Kuga ran across two main UK generations: the Mk1 (2008–2012) and the Mk2 (2013–2019, with a facelift around 2016–2017), and these generations used different platforms, so a radiator from a Mk1 is very unlikely to fit a Mk2 or vice versa. Within each generation, fitment depends heavily on engine code and whether the car is petrol or diesel, so always confirm your engine code from the V5 or a VIN check before ordering. A breaker will use your registration to pull the exact specification and confirm compatibility.

Both years fall within the Mk2 generation (2013–2019), but 2016–2017 brought a facelift to the Mk2, and ancillary and mounting details can change around that boundary even when the core part looks similar. The engine code is the most important detail here — if both cars share the same engine code and fuel type, fitment becomes much more likely, but crossing the facelift year means you should confirm the specific part number with your breaker against both registrations before buying. Never assume a match purely on year.

Trim level — whether Zetec, Titanium, ST-Line, or Vignale — does not affect radiator fitment; the radiator follows the engine, not the badge. What matters is the engine code, fuel type (petrol or diesel), and gearbox type (manual or automatic), because some automatic and 4WD variants can have additional cooler fittings. Give your breaker the engine code and they can identify exactly which radiator your car needs, regardless of trim.

Not reliably — petrol and diesel engines run at different temperatures and cooling demands, and the radiators are typically different parts with different core sizes or connection layouts. Always specify your fuel type as well as your engine code when asking a breaker for a quote, as these two details together are the most reliable way to match the correct radiator. Fitting the wrong type risks overheating, so do not assume cross-compatibility between petrol and diesel even within the same model year.

The Mk1 Kuga ran from 2008 to 2012, so a 2008, 2009, and 2010 car all belong to the same generation, which is a good starting point for compatibility. The key check is still the engine code on your V5 — if both the donor and recipient cars share the same engine code and fuel type, the radiator is very likely compatible, but confirm with your breaker as minor production changes can affect hose connections or mounting brackets even within the same generation. Your breaker will cross-reference both registrations to be sure.

The engine code is the single most useful detail you can supply — it is stamped on the engine block and also listed on your V5 registration document or available via a VIN check. Common Kuga engines include a range of EcoBoost petrols and TDCi diesels across the two generations, and even engines with the same capacity can have different codes that affect which radiator is required. Give the breaker your full engine code alongside your fuel type and gearbox type (manual or automatic with transmission cooler lines if applicable), and they can confirm the correct part against your exact vehicle.