Diesel Ford Territory - should I buy one?

[@BreeHorsfall]

This us excellent info to know, thanks very much mate! JUST bought my territory, and very excited as I got it for an incredible deal, and I'm excellent condition 😅😌. 2014 TX, with 120000, alwats setviced on time, for $7500. 😌🖤😊 I'll be using it mostly for back and forth from work, my weekly drive into the city, and my yearly 250km drive out to camping. 😌

[@thomaswilding8818]

@@BreeHorsfall wow, what a bargain!

[@geoffclarkson7288]

Thanks for great information. I wish I had seen your video before purchasing one so far no problems touchwood cross fingers.

[@WoodyinBright]

I bought a 2014 SZ in 2018 with 135,000kms. It’s on 213,000kms now, with no major issues. It has been regularly serviced both before I got it and since. I had the timing belt done on time at 165,000 and the IRS bushes and rear shocks at 185,000. I was actually looking for a Subaru Outback at the auctions, but this thing was too new and too cheap to ignore, so I took a gamble on it. It’s an ex-fleet car, base spec but AWD which I wanted for ski trips. I’ve really grown to love it! It drives well, quiet on long trips and reasonable on fuel (8.8 ish ave). Sure it’s got some issues, or character depending on how you look at it but that just makes it more interesting!

[@dallaspullen3942]

Hi another thing that goes on then is the thrust bearing on the drive sharft ( behind the centre bearing) mine went at 220000. I’ve had it 5 yrs just normal wear and tear but coming up the fuel pump belt 😒,but cheaper than buying a new one ,love this car.

[@Black0Luigi]

I've had 2 Territorys. An SX and now an SZ TDi. My SX had an issue with the ignition but thankfully it was able to be fixed by cleaning the terminals. According to the auto electrition the SX had to have the whole string colom replaced there was no way to buy the parts separately but later models did. My SZ has now done 220 000k and I'm about to get the transmission oil replaced for the second time. The timing belt was a killer. I think it cost $1300AU to replace. Mechanically it's been rock solid. I mostly do highway driving so I am the perfect diesel driver. I have had a fuel leak in the fuel return line and that was able to be fixed with new rubber washers and my driver's window has broken down. I've also had bad luck with fuel filters having 2 faulty ones.

[@thomaswilding8818]

@@Black0Luigi very good. Curious - did the filters fail from age, or were they defective out of the box?

[@Black0Luigi]

@@thomaswilding8818 Defective. I had it swapped out at a service and the new one leaked. The mechanic was great. He had a new one rushed out and swapped over in about an hour.

[@imajon9371]

I’ve had an issue with my 2011 SZ with random loss of acceleration. It goes into high revs. I turn the car off for abit. Start it up again and all good. Know what the issue could be?

[@sohrabissafarzam3058]

@thomas Wilding Great video mate. My In tank pump on my 2012 SZ TS diesel has gone off and needs to be replaced soon because I also haven’t changed the fuel filter in ages because I know the in tank isn’t working… Any tips or help to look out for when replacing the intank pump I’m also due for a coolant change Can you please make a video on that? Can I flush the system and run it with water for a couple of minutes? Do I also need to bleed the system or does it self bleed itself?? coz I’ve heard there’s a bleed port but don’t know where it is?? Please help me friends or @thomas Wilding Thanks guys

[@thomaswilding8818]

@sohrabissafarzam3058 lift pump is same procedure as petrol. Excellent video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hancnpSIfrRgrNEsi=yfrjsHFq-pP8JVWu

[@WoodyinBright]

Have you ever been lucky enough to have a go at glow plug replacement on one of these? I know I need at least one, possibly two, but the reports on replacement are horrible. They have a propensity to snap off when removing. I’m not even going to try until the problem becomes a lot worse. Currently it’s just a lumpy cold start with too much smoke.

[@thomaswilding8818]

@WoodyinBright No I haven't. I see a slide hammer and whole bunch of swearing in your future! 🫣

[@WoodyinBright]

@@thomaswilding8818 not sure if you watch LR Time? Same 2.7 in an LR Disco 3. Christian is seriously next level technically and even he had a major battle, with heads off. I’ll live with it for a lot longer I think! Great info though, thanks for sharing!

[@sohrabissafarzam3058]

Great video mate! Glad I know you now!!! I’m in Melbourne far from you 😢 Just bought a 2012 Territory SZ TS Diesel RWD today under 10k. It’s in immaculate condition interior and exterior… It’s done 190k. The cam and high pressure belt has been changed at 150K and serviced every 15k. Even tho I saw your vid; I’ve never had a diesel or territory but always worked on my cars and always will. Any suggestions on what I should do now to prevent from costly headaches??? From now onwards? Thanks mate 🙏🏼

[@thomaswilding8818]

@sohrabissafarzam3058 Nice one! Keep up the regular service. Otherwise, work your way through those 10 year service items. Id probably start with trans service.

[@WoodyinBright]

@@sohrabissafarzam3058 I’ve moved to oil changes at 10k now rather than 15, I figured it’s cheap insurance beyond 200k.

[@sohrabissafarzam3058]

⁠@@thomaswilding8818 thanks heaps 🙏🏼 I’ve planned to do it this weekend… What are the 10 year maintenances I should do?? as I will start to tick them off I just don’t know as the car doesn’t come with books or any history Thanks Thomas

[@sohrabissafarzam3058]

@@WoodyinBright Thanks mate I’m using the 5w-40 Penrite engine oil 6L bottle is that good oil to use??

[@WoodyinBright]

@@sohrabissafarzam3058 I’m no oil expert, but that’s what I use too.

[@MitchellDrage-c5l]

Can I check the in tank lift pump is working with forscan on laptop at all

[@thomaswilding8818]

@MitchellDrage-c5l I have not tried bidirectional control from forscan. Be interesting to see if the fuel pressure values rise with ignition on, engine off.

[@adamfisher8840]

I own a 2012 Ford territory tdci awd

[@pgilb70]

What a list of problems. Excellent vid. Just buy Japanese instead...

[@WoodyinBright]

@@pgilb70 😂. any ford wouldn’t be your first choice if you value reliability above all else, although I think latest generation Japanese might not be quite as good as previous generations, mainly through added complexity. Having said that, a Territory is a lot of car for not much money, with a few issues, but most cars have a few issues.

[@68404]

The Ford/PSA 2.7 diesel was a turd of an engine. Many smoke like the Marlboro man. The later version (3 litre) fixed many of the faults but still, hardly the best oiler ever made.

[@froggy0162]

And worse still because of our outdated emissions standards we only got the old euro 5 version without a DPF. As a result they are highly polluting and they stink to get stuck behind in traffic - literally. Was a petty disgusting and cynical cash grad by Ford so they could make more money on an engine that was illegal to sell in Europe…

[@WoodyinBright]

@@68404 I think all (most) of the 3 litres in the land rovers would also have a DPF as they are later models. So maybe they smoke just as much but you don’t see it

[@Djr67]

I used to have diesel rwd, it used to go into limp mode towing my caravan up hills plus I hated the turbo lag from take off, would never buy another diesel territory.

[@Ryden4Legend]

I bet your turbo actuator shaft was starting to seize or stick. Gives exactly those symptoms.