Are Ford Powershift gearboxes still problematic?

Is the Ford Powershift gearbox still problematic? I'm looking at a Ford Kuga 2019 ST-Line 2.0 TDCI auto - should this be avoided?

Asked on 27 October 2025 by Robin Stewart-Smith

Answered by David Ross
A 2019 Kuga 2.0 TDCi would be fitted with a Powershift gearbox, although this would be a latter design of the transmission which has not proved to be as troublesome as pre-2016 versions. Assuming the servicing including gearbox services have been carried out it should be reliable, so it's worth checking the service history carefully.
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