1.6 EcoBoost: cylinder head cracking on low coolant
It does not show up on every car. Check before you buy.
critical
severity
not available
mileage
1
sources
1 source next to the write-up.
The fault
How you spot it
If the car is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant, the cylinder head can overheat, crack and leak oil. According to the authority the leaking oil can ignite on a hot engine or exhaust component. If the coolant level was kept up, this crack is not typical.
Which model
Who it affects
The card opens the generation, the engine or the transmission.
Generations and models
1 generations.

Ford
Mk2
Kuga
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Ford Kuga Mk2
2013–2015
Checklist
1.6 EcoBoost: cylinder head cracking on low coolant
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Sources
How we know
Information, not an expert opinion
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