2.0 TDCi (PSA DW10)
2008–2019 · diesel · 1997cc · 150hp
Engine codes: DW10, TXDA, UFDA, T7MA
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi (PSA DW10). Check this before you buy used.
The 2.0 TDCi (Ford-PSA DW10 Duratorq) is the volume Kuga engine and the sensible high-mileage choice — the well-proven 2.0 HDi family (shared with Peugeot/Citroën/Focus), torquey, economical and well-matched to the SUV, available with AWD. Standard modern-diesel cautions: DPF clogging on short trips, EGR sooting, and turbo/injection attention at higher mileage. With disciplined oil and motorway use it's a dependable long-hauler — the engine to buy.
Same engine, other cars
This is the same physical engine (DW10) sold under different names across brands. Reliability is broadly shared — cross-check these:
- Peugeot 3008— 2.0 HDi (DW10)150hp
- Citroën C4— 2.0 HDi (DW10)138hp
- Ford Focus III— 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq, PSA DW10)140hp
- Ford Mondeo V— 1.5 / 2.0 TDCi (diesel)150hp
- Citroën C5 Aircross— 1.5 / 2.0 BlueHDi (DV5 / DW10)180hp
- Ford Focus II— 2.0 TDCi (DW10)136hp
- Peugeot 407— 2.0 HDi (DW10)136hp
- Peugeot 508— 2.0 HDi / BlueHDi (DW10)163hp
- Peugeot 308— 2.0 HDi (DW10)140hp
- Peugeot 5008— 2.0 HDi (DW10)150hp
- Citroën C4 Picasso— 2.0 HDi (DW10)150hp
- Citroën C5— 2.0 HDi (DW10)140hp
- Ford Mondeo IV— 2.0 TDCi (DW10 / Duratorq)140hp
Known Issues
DPF clogs and EGR soots on urban use.
Fix / Workaround: Motorway regens; clean/replace EGR + DPF.
Repair cost: €300–€1100
Typically appears after: 140,000 km
Turbo and injectors at higher mileage.
Fix / Workaround: Check turbo; injector test.
Repair cost: €300–€1400
Typically appears after: 180,000 km
Mileage Thresholds
After 180,000 km: DPF + turbo window.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐Oil + DPF history
- ☐The engine to buy (AWD option)
- ☐Shared PSA DW10 family
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi (PSA DW10) reliable?
Maint. Sensitive — The 2.0 TDCi (Ford-PSA DW10 Duratorq) is the volume Kuga engine and the sensible high-mileage choice — the well-proven 2.0 HDi family (shared with Peugeot/Citroën/Focus), torquey, economical and well-matched to the SUV, available with AWD. Standard modern-diesel cautions: DPF clogging on short trips, EGR sooting, and turbo/injection attention at higher mileage. With disciplined oil and motorway use it's a dependable long-hauler — the engine to buy.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi (PSA DW10)?
The most commonly reported problems: DPF / EGR (short trips), Turbo / injection (high miles).
Is a used Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi (PSA DW10) worth buying?
Fine if serviced correctly — but it punishes neglect hard. History and the right consumables matter.