Escapism

Yep, it's just adding two molex female pins, one for each connector(left and right). I wii run both of those back to the hot of the license plate, expose a section, twist it up properly and solder. Then wrap it up really good. I am doing all this on the module side of the connection, not the lense side. That way I can unplug and remove the lights at any time. I will post pics, my molex stuff is due to arrive tomorrow so guess what I'm doing Saturday.

I can supply any part numbers you need no problem. But remember, you do not need to order any connectors. You just need to add a wire with a 1.5mm terminal into the connector. No, you would still have your reverse and brake lights. The new assembly just plugs right into your existing harness, which has reverse lights already in the liftgate section. What the "Euro" has is an extra connection for the LED's. So if you don't hook that up the LED "tubes" that you see in my picture on the body side will not extend into the hatch quadrant. Make sense? Your brake lights are on the same harness as your turn, and 1/2 of your running lights. This is on the body side(outside the liftgate). This is just plug and play. Watch the video again above (post #13) and you will see the LED tubes extend into where the reverse light is. Hope this helps. Pic of molex female 2x2 and female terminal This is a 4 wire connector. Only 2 of the slots are being used in the US version(hot and ground) for reverse lights. In the Euro version an extra hot is added for the LED's. The reverse lights share the ground with the LED's, hence only 3 wires, not 4.

Correct. There is no hot for the LED's on the hatch. Pretty simple. I am waiting for the female molex pin to finish the hatch LED's. It was plug and play for both the outer and inner, other than needing a hot for the inner LED's. Brakes, turn, hazard, running lights and reverse all work normal. All the molex connectors are exactly the same for US and Europe models(thank goodness). Also, one of my pics shows a close up of the license plate wires(yellow wire).

Just got them in !! For Gosh sake whatever you do, please do NOT tell my wife!! HA, anyway, it all looks good so far. I'm not going to have any time until the weekend to fart around. But the molex connector is the same, and they included the bulbs where applicable(reverse and turn). The brake light and running lights are LED. The lights that go on the hatch I may just use the license plate circuit. More to follow.

That's not the drain causing that. All the water on your rear hatch(if it goes up all the way past level)simply runs towards the front of your vehicle and runs down the outside of the rear hatch gasket and ends up on your rear bumper. That drain tube is for the Pano roof only. If water gets past the Pano roof gasket, it should drain out this tube. I have yet to stand up with my head out the roof and look for the drain starting point.

Ah, finally the yoda answers. Thank you very much! Makes sense. So now I change my question. Do folks with the roof have a hole?

Wow, I'm really sorry to hear that. The system that is set up does not sound like its good for Ford or the dealer or the tech. Ford should not set a time limit because repair work often time requires trial and error or trouble shooting. And it would be nice to do it right the first time so not to overload you folks with repeat visits for the same problem. I try to do as much work myself as I can, I'm pretty savvy with my hands and tools. But that only goes so far without the specialized equipment. I would gladly pay a Ford tech under the table to do the work "right" as side work.

I thought we were talking about grease and how it is not part of the fix and the shop that did the work are a bunch of monkeys. But OK, I have worked in a shop environment most of my life, being a production manager for a good bit. I don't need a lecture from you about how Ford doesn't allot enough time to perform warranty work on their product. Not my problem. And the mechanics and the dealership are not losing money. Don't be a fool. Is the dealership supposed to MAKE. money on warranty work??? I performed the TSB myself on my own vehicle. Piece of cake.

Such a shame that the Ford dealers do such a disservice to the Ford name. The TSB for this has nothing to do with grease. https://www.dropbox.com/s/yiqqdmfmpux69ku/tsb12-12-12-door%20handle.pdf

It should of at least saved "Ford Dealership" as one of your favorites. 8-)

I just don't know why they would put one in with a hole in the center. And I never would of noticed unless I read the Kuga forum.

The Ultimate video, thanks to my buddy in the UK who just took delivery of his Kuga.

Thanks. Hmmm, guess I need a part.

Yep, 10-4. And I'm glad Gary is in and Steve is out.

Yes, but I hooked up my OBDII scanner the other day and I have no DTC's, no Engine Fault - Serice Engine Now indicators. My engine light has never come on and my vehicle health reports are good. The way I read the TSB, it sounds like some trouble indicator should come on at some point. What do you think?

Yes, but were you in "D", drive?? Mine is only rough when I am stopped and in drive. If I put it in N or P it gets much smoother. My Honda is smooth no matter what the transmission is in. Second, when I shift from drive to reverse to vice versa it seems to take too long to engage. Third, at highway speeds, when I go to pass someone or floor it there is a disconcerting pause before it kicks in. Doesn't seem to be any TSB that really addresses these issues. I would like to just get a re-flash of the PCM, just to see if that makes a difference. But I haven't asked my dealer if they would do it. I doubt it.

Nice move. Economy of time and gas, I like it.

Thanks for replying. Nobody else cares about this I guess. I will look on my service DVD and see if the schematic actually shows a part. The DVD is not easy to navigate, so much info.

The USB thumb drive should be formatted beforehand. Why do you think photographers format their cards after downloading. The "quick" format option on my PC took like 15 seconds. Plug your USB thumb drive in. Go to My Computer. Right click on the thumb drive and select "format". Check the box for quick formatting. A full blown format on my 32GB thumb drive is like 45 minutes or whatever.

Have a question. I read on the UK Kuga forum about a grommet missing if you didn't get the hands-free lift gate feature. Well, I got the tow package so I don't have that feature. On my passenger side there is a hole in the center of the rubber grommet. The drivers side(pic included) is covered by a right angle grommet because of wiring, so that's all good. Is the passenger side supposed to be like that?

And done. Still a painful download and install. But all my radio presets are intact. No NAV for me. Now, back to those LED's......

I tried the download to PC option. Got an error message. Worked fine to the USB drive. It's still downloading. Taking FOREVER!! Probably because all 1,000,000 MFT suckers, oops, I mean owners, are downloading!

No, I think you are spot on. But maybe hook them up for something else? I know! TAILGATING AT GAMES!! Or better yet, for tailgaters!! Ha-ha.

Well, I looked under the bumper and I think the rear fogs would easily fit, as there is nothing there to get in the way. But what to hook them up to? If they came on when you were in reverse that would be bad ash! Especially for folks with the rear camera. More light when in reverse!! Sweet. But would it be street legal here? Anyway, here is a very comprehensive video of a Kuga. I mean its got it all!! INCLUDING GREAT 4WD VIDEO!!! And some interesting accessories that we don't have!! So the LED's are the parking lamps. Very nice!

Well, maybe some good news. The Kuga X uses LED's for the parking lights and brake lights, but bulbs for turn and reverse lights. This might make things easier. They also have rear facing fog lamps in the rear bumper where our reflectors are. Exact same shape, but theirs use a bulb. I will have to peek behind the bumper and see what's up. This model was Fords new "world" car, sold in over 100 countries. So we will see.