Ford Kuga Engine Mount: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

Ford has confirmed a specific vibration pattern on diesel Kugas is a known, normal engine mount characteristic — not a fault worth chasing.

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OEM Part Number: 1742411

Genuinely important to know: automatic and manual gearbox variants of the Kuga sometimes use different transmission-side mounts, since the two gearbox types differ in weight and mounting points — confirm your transmission type as well as engine code before ordering.

Mk2 (2014+), 1.5/1.6 EcoBoost petrol, genuine top right engine mount	Ford OEM: 1742411 (also referenced as 1686911, 1701509, 1753974) — shared with Focus Mk3 of the same engine
Transmission mount & rear torque strut	Genuinely separate part numbers to the main engine mount shown above — sold individually or as a kit, and worth inspecting together if chasing a vibration or clunk

Confirmed: A Specific Vibration Pattern on Diesel Kugas That Ford Says Is Normal — Ford Kuga Engine Mount

Worth knowing before you chase a fault that isn't actually there: owners of diesel Kugas fitted with the DW10 engine have reported a distinct resonance vibration occurring at roughly twice idle frequency — genuinely noticeable at idle, sometimes described as a secondary vibration pulse layered on top of the expected engine vibration. When raised directly with Ford, the company has confirmed this is a known, expected characteristic of engine mounts tuned specifically for this engine, and that it appears consistently across Ford's wider range of vehicles using the same unit — not a fault specific to one car or one bad set of mounts. If you're comparing a diesel Kuga against a similar model and notice this specific vibration pattern, it's worth knowing this is generally considered normal rather than a sign your mounts need replacing.

Worth knowing: this doesn't mean every vibration on a diesel Kuga should be dismissed — a sudden, new, or worsening vibration, or one accompanied by a clunk during gear changes, still warrants checking the mounts individually rather than assuming it's the same normal characteristic described above.

What It Does

Engine mounts secure the engine and transmission to the chassis while absorbing vibration and movement, preventing that vibration from transferring directly into the cabin. Most versions of the Kuga use several mounts working together — typically at least one on each side of the engine plus a torque mount — and a single failed mount can throw off the whole assembly's balance.

Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Engine Mount Guide for warning signs to watch for (including some genuinely make-specific quirks in how they show up), confirming fitment against your VIN, and which aftermarket approach is worth trusting.

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The same part, covered across other Ford models.

Ford Kuga Engine Mount: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

OEM Part Number: 1742411

Confirmed: A Specific Vibration Pattern on Diesel Kugas That Ford Says Is Normal — Ford Kuga Engine Mount

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