expand_more2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
First stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage
70°70°70°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
132.76 lbf⋅ft132.76 lbf⋅ft180 N⋅m
Use new screws.
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage
60°60°60°
expand_moreDrive plate
First stage
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise.
Second stage
50°50°50°
expand_moreFlywheel
expand_more2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
First stage
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
65°65°65°
All other modifications
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Tighten the screws crosswise.
expand_moreMain bearing
expand_more2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
expand_moreM10
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
cross-wise from inside to outside
Fifth stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreM8
Third stage
17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreM7
Fourth stage
12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage
63°63°63°
expand_moreVibration damper
First stage
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage
60°60°60°
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley
2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications
41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain tensioner
4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage
60°60°60°
expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel
expand_more2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
Central screws
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Locking screws
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel
expand_more2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
Central screws
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Locking screws
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Toothed belt guard
5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
expand_moreToothed belt guard at the bottom
2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications
5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
expand_moreToothed belt guard at the top
2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications
5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications
15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine lubrication
Oil cooler
12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
Oil cooler lines
2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
expand_moreOil drain plug
2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
Engine oil
25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
expand_moreOil filter housing
expand_more2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
Oil filter cover
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
On the engine block
11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
All other modifications
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreOil pump
2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All other modifications
11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
expand_moreOil sump
2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
Use sealant.
expand_moreAll other modifications
At the gearbox
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Otherwise
11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine management
expand_moreCamshaft sensor
2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications
1.48 lbf⋅ft1.48 lbf⋅ft2 N⋅m
expand_moreCrankshaft sensor
2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Exhaust gas temperature sensor
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Glow plugs
4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Knock sensor
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Lambda sensor
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
expand_more2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
expand_moreAt the cylinder head
First stage
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Second stage
75°75°75°
expand_moreAll other modifications
On the engine block
41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_more2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
On the engine block
84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
On chassis
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
On engine bracket
98.1 lbf⋅ft98.1 lbf⋅ft133 N⋅m
expand_moreSubframe
expand_moreOn chassis
Front
92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
expand_moreRear
First stage
103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreSubframe stiffening plate
On chassis
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
expand_moreTorque arm
expand_more2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
At the subframe
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
expand_moreOnto torque support bracket
First stage
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Second stage
loosen by 360°
Third stage
62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Second stage
loosen by 360°
Third stage
62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
expand_moreTorque support bracket
At the gearbox
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreCatalytic converter
2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
Clamps at the turbocharger
17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
Replace clamps.
Nuts on particle filter
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Catalytic converter bracket
17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
Diesel particulate filter
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust manifold
2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All other modifications
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreExhaust pipe
expand_more2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
At the turbocharger
20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
On catalytic converter
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
All other modifications
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
expand_moreFuel supply
expand_moreFuel lines
First stage
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Replace fuel line.
expand_moreWith exhaust gas norm EURO 4
Second stage
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreWith exhaust gas norm EURO 5
Second stage
19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
expand_moreIgnition system
Spark plugs
20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
expand_more2.5 4x4 with gasoline straight-5 2.5 L 197 HP engine (2009.3–)
With 6-speed gearbox
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
With automatic 5-gear gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All other modifications
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2013 Ford Kuga user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Ford warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Ford Kuga service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2013 Ford Kuga you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2013 Ford Kuga generations
In 2013 Ford offered 2 generations of the Kuga. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.
