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Ford Australia struck gold with the original Ford Territory.

Launched in 2004, the large Territory SUV was the perfect car for the time. In fact, it worked so well that it stole sales from Ford's traditional Falcon station wagon, forcing the model's decline and eventual demise in 2010. Based on the Falcon platform, the Territory is available with the choice of rear or all-wheel-drive, and in a range of trim levels starting with the $30,360 Territory TX (RWD). Higher-spec versions, like the $54,890 Territory Titanium (4x4) feature all-wheel-drive as standard.

In 2011, the Territory gained a 2.7-litre turbo-diesel engine, developed during Ford's partnership with Land Rover, providing the power and torque of the big Aussie inline six-cylinder without the fuel consumption. The Territory has reached the end of its journey, however, thanks to the closing of Ford's Australian operations.

Ford Territory News

The top 10 landmark Australian cars since 2000, including the Ford Falcon, Holden Monaro, Ford Territory and... Holden Crewman?? | Opinion

The top 10 landmark Australian cars since 2000, including the Ford Falcon, Holden Monaro, Ford Territory and... Holden Crewman?? | Opinion

By B.yron Mathioudakis - 2 Jan 2025
The most important cars of the 21st century: Did your car make the cut into our top 10 cars of the first 25 years of the 2000s? What the Ford Territoy, BYD Atto 3, Mitsubishi Outlander, Tesla Model 3 and Mini Cooper have in common | Opinion

The most important cars of the 21st century: Did your car make the cut into our top 10 cars of the first 25 years of the 2000s? What the Ford Territoy, BYD Atto 3, Mitsubishi Outlander, Tesla Model 3 and Mini Cooper have in common | Opinion

By B.yron Mathioudakis - 30 Dec 2024
The greatest Australian car ever at 20: why the transformative Ford Territory remains the brand's best vehicle globally so far this century (and almost led to the Holden Nullarbor)

The greatest Australian car ever at 20: why the transformative Ford Territory remains the brand's best vehicle globally so far this century (and almost led to the Holden Nullarbor)

By B.yron Mathioudakis - 26 May 2024
Where's Wally? The shocking gaps in Ford, Mazda, Toyota, Nissan and Subaru's Australian line-ups

Where's Wally? The shocking gaps in Ford, Mazda, Toyota, Nissan and Subaru's Australian line-ups

By B.yron Mathioudakis - 14 Apr 2024
Ford Territory lives! But not the Australian-made, Falcon-based family SUV you're thinking of. Could South America and South-East Asian markets MG ZS, Hyundai Kona and Mazda CX-30 rival finally come to Australia?

Ford Territory lives! But not the Australian-made, Falcon-based family SUV you're thinking of. Could South America and South-East Asian markets MG ZS, Hyundai Kona and Mazda CX-30 rival finally come to Australia?

By J.ames Cleary - 14 Feb 2024
Ford Australia then and now: 10 years on from the day Ford announced the end of Australian manufacturing and changed our car industry forever

Ford Australia then and now: 10 years on from the day Ford announced the end of Australian manufacturing and changed our car industry forever

By B.yron Mathioudakis - 28 May 2023
These are the best used cars to buy! Ford Territory, Toyota Corolla, Mitsubishi ASX and more in our list of cherries

These are the best used cars to buy! Ford Territory, Toyota Corolla, Mitsubishi ASX and more in our list of cherries

By L.aura Berry - 19 Mar 2023
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By S.tephen Ottley - 12 Nov 2022
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By B.yron Mathioudakis - 23 Oct 2022
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Ford Territory Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Ford Territory here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Thermostat and temperature gauge problems in my 2011 Ford Territory

    It might be a case of super-fast overheating, but one would expect the temperature needle to take more than 15 seconds to go from normal to dangerously hot. You could have a broken or faulty gauge, a short-circuiting wire somewhere in the gauge’s wiring or even a temperature sender unit that is giving false readings to the gauge once it gets to a certain temperature.

    The first thing to do is work out just how hot the engine really is getting. You can do this with an external temperature gauge or an infra-red thermometer that can be bought for a few dollars. Aim the infra-red beam at the top tank of the radiator, or the top radiator hose and see what reading you get. You should see a value of between 85 and 95 degrees Celsius. At which point, the engine wouldn’t appear to be overheating (provided your new thermostat is working properly).

    By the way, the coolant being under pressure when the engine is at operating temperature is perfectly normal. It’s why you shouldn’t remove the cap on the expansion tank when the engine is hot as you can easily get burnt by the escaping coolant. Modern engines pressurise their cooling systems to actually raise the boiling point of the coolant and make their cooling systems more efficient.

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  • What does a flash of yellow light near the tachometer of my 2005 Ford Territory mean?

    The Territory has a yellow check-engine light just on the outside of the tachometer’s face, around the 2000rpm mark. Perhaps that’s what you saw flickering on. This is probably nothing to worry about as the light immediately switched itself off, suggesting that whatever the problem was, it was a fleeting one.

    This light is linked to the car’s onboard diagnostic system which monitors the entire car for faults and then logs them for future problem-shooting. If a problem occurs twice within a certain time-frame, then the check-engine light must illuminate to warn the driver to have the car checked and the problem fixed.

    If the light reappears and stay lit up, then you need to act to have the problem found and fixed before it has the chance to do any permanent damage to the car’s driveline. As a side-note, a car with an illuminated check-engine light is technically unroadworthy.

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  • I have oil in my coolant in my 2011 Ford Territory.

    Any time you have oil mixing with coolant, you have a pretty major problem on your hands. In the case of your Territory, it could be that the head gasket has failed, allowing the two fluids to mix, creating the milky murk known in the trade as a 'milkshake'. It’s a bit unlikely but it could be even more serious and your engine may be suffering from a cracked cylinder head or a split cylinder liner. A blown head gasket is a lot more likely, though.

    But just as probable is a problem that occurs pretty frequently with this make and model. The Territory’s transmission is cooled via a heat-exchanger that is cooled by the engine’s coolant. If the plumbing on this cooler fails (usually because of friction due to junk inside the tubing) then the engine coolant and transmission fluid can mix and also form a milkshake which you’ll see in the radiator or coolant catch-tank.

    Unfortunately, if this is the case, the transmission’s computer and its hardware may also be damaged beyond repair by the coolant diluting the transmission fluid and generally causing havoc inside the transmission.

    The best advice is to not drive the vehicle any farther and have it diagnosed by a workshop to see exactly what has happened.

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  • Ford Territory won't go into third and fourth gear

    As with any automatic transmission problem, the first thing to do is check the level of transmission fluid in the gearbox itself. These shouldn’t need top-ups, but if a leak occurs, they can lose enough fluid to play havoc with the gear selection and drive-transmission processes. Low fluid can cause a loss of drive in any gear, but could also contribute to a valve-body problem where the lack of fluid prevents the correct gear selection process. Low fluid can also mean the clutch-packs and bands can not exert enough pressure to get the car moving.

    It's worth noting, though, that this particular transmission has a finite lifespan and a loss of third and fourth gears could be the first sign that the unit is worn out and requires either replacement or reconditioning. A transmission specialist should be your first port of all.

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Ford Territory Towing Capacity

The Ford Territory has maximum towing capacity of 2700kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2017 SUV 2300kg 2700kg
2016 SUV 2300kg 2700kg
2015 SUV 2300kg 2700kg
2014 SUV 2300kg 2700kg
2013 SUV 2300kg 2700kg
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Ford Territory Wheel Size

The Ford Territory has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 235x60 R17 for SUV in 2017 with a wheel size that spans from 17x7.5 inches.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2017 SUV 235x60 R17 17x7.5 inches 235x60 R17 17x7.5 inches
2016 SUV 235x60 R17 17x7.5 inches 235x60 R17 17x7.5 inches
2015 SUV 235x60 R17 17x7.5 inches 235x60 R17 17x7.5 inches
2014 SUV 235x60 R17 17x7.5 inches 235x60 R17 17x7.5 inches
2013 SUV 235x55 R18 18x8 inches 235x55 R18 18x8 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Ford Territory Wheel Sizes

Ford Territory Dimensions

The dimensions of the Ford Territory SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2017 SUV 1716x1898x4883 mm 175 mm
2016 SUV 1716x1898x4883 mm 175 mm
2015 SUV 1716x1898x4883 mm 175 mm
2014 SUV 1716x1898x4883 mm 175 mm
2013 SUV 1716x1898x4883 mm 175 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Ford Territory Dimensions

Ford Territory Fuel Consumption

The Ford Territory is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel, — and ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 8.2L/100km for SUV /Diesel for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2017 SUV 8.2L/100km 2.7L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2017 SUV 10.2L/100km 4.0L 6 SP AUTO
2016 SUV 8.2L/100km 2.7L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2016 SUV 10.2L/100km 4.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO
2015 SUV 8.2L/100km 2.7L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2015 SUV 10.2L/100km 4.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO
2014 SUV 8.2L/100km 2.7L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2014 SUV 10.2L/100km 4.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO
2013 SUV 8.2L/100km 2.7L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2013 SUV 10.6L/100km 4.0L 6 SP AUTO
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Ford Territory Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Ford Territory varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $30,360 and going to $54,890 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2017 SUV 4.0L, —, 6 SP AUTO $30,360 $54,890
2016 SUV 4.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $18,040 $31,460
2015 SUV 4.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $16,280 $28,600
2014 SUV 4.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $12,980 $26,290
2013 SUV 4.0L, —, 6 SP AUTO $11,660 $21,340
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