Ford Kuga - The latest in automotive safety features

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As the Kuga has such incredible capabilities, we have equipped it with a comprehensive range of safety features to ensure driver and passengers’ safety whether travelling on or off-road.

Because this is an overview of the Ford Kuga, some features mentioned below may be standard across the range whilst others may be optional extras or available only on selected models. Please refer to the full Features and specifications for specific details or contact your Ford Dealer. You can also use our configurator tool to build your perfect Ford Kuga.

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Active safety features

The Kuga has an advanced braking system to provide total reassurance, whatever conditions you may face. The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) constantly monitors feedback from each wheel and applies a braking pulse should there be any momentary loss of grip. Meanwhile, Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) guarantees that extra braking pressure is instantly available in case of emergencies. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) are also fitted as standard, and these combine to ensure that your braking is more controlled, no matter what’s around the next corner.

Traction Control System (TCS)

Our advanced traction control system is there to ensure maximum contact between each individual tyre and the road when accelerating or decelerating. The system constantly monitors and adjusts the power to individual wheels ensuring maximum grip is achieved with minimum effort on your part.

Rain-sensing wipers

Rain-sensing wipers offer six levels of speed. They spring into action automatically at the first drop of rain and increase in speed to deal with whatever the weather can come up with. Aside from the added convenience, it’s one less thing to have to think about.

Deflation Detection System

We believe that potential problems should be tackled before they become real problems. That’s why Tyre Deflation Detection System technology is available across the Kuga range, with sensors that constantly monitor speed and driving conditions on the move. A warning light in the instrument panel alerts the driver to any potential problem.

5-star Euro NCAP rating

The Kuga has the ability to tackle any terrain or conditions. More importantly, it has the technology and features to do so more safely than any other vehicle in its class.

Euro NCAP put the Kuga through exhaustive testing before awarding it a class-leading combination of five stars out of five for occupant safety, with the Kuga achieving a 100% result in the Euro NCAP Side Impact Test. Plaudits were also given by the Euro NCAP panel for the Kuga’s rigid passenger cell. Meanwhile, Euro NCAP awarded the Kuga an impressive four stars out of four for child safety. Pedestrian safety scored highly too, with the Kuga scoring three stars.

Intelligent Protection System (IPS)

IPS in the Kuga features a comprehensive array of innovative technology that helps enhance driver and passenger protection. A series of sensors are built-in to deploy the appropriate safety systems, such as all-round airbags, in milliseconds.

Passive safety features

The Kuga has a rigid safety cage that is built to reduce the effects of impact in case of collision. There are also full-size front and side airbags for the front passenger and driver, plus side curtain airbags both in the front and rear of the vehicle. To minimise injury to drivers, we have designed our Pedal Intrusion Prevention System and a load-limiting steering column so it collapses away on impact.

Rigid passenger cabin

The Kuga sets new standards of safety in crossover vehicles. Superb body strength and lightweight impact technology surround a steel safety cage that incorporates side impact door beams and engine compartment cross beams to give extra rigidity.

ISOFIX child seat attachments

The safety, comfort and protection of your children is paramount. ISOFIX mounting brackets for child seat attachments can be fitted free on the two outer rear seats of the Kuga, but you’ll need to specify them when ordering your vehicle.

Rear view of Ford Kuga in Moondust Silver

Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)

When you find a car that you love to drive, you want to know it will remain safe and secure when you have to leave it parked anywhere. That’s why we have incorporated so many security features. The first line of defence is the perimeter alarm. Then there are the locks: all high-security, anti-burst and shielded with strengthened mountings. And even if thieves do manage to break in, our patented Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) immobiliser means they won't be going anywhere without a key fob with the right security code.

Thatcham Category 1 alarm

With the highest rating awarded by the UK’s Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, S-MAX’s Thatcham Category 1 combined car alarm and immobiliser not only makes your vehicle more secure. It also helps lower your insurance premiums. This alarm is triggered if an intruder tries to open the windows, bonnet, or boot. It also protects the audio system, and uses volume sensing to monitor movements inside the vehicle.

FordPower Starter Button

Starting the Kuga is simple. So long as you have your key in your car with you, security-encrypted sensors automatically ready the engine when they detect your unique key code. Simply engage the clutch and push the FordPower Starter Button to start your car. Being security-encrypted, means no one else can drive off in your vehicle – even in the unlikely event that they manage to get through the alarm and locks.

FordKeyFree-System

We have made every aspect of driving the Kuga as simple and as straightforward as possible. Even getting into your car is effortless. With the optional FordKeyFree-System, sensors detect your uniquely-coded key fob as you walk towards your car, so the doors and tailgate unlock when you pull any handle.