Ford Territory 2004 Problems

We have had reports of problems with window seals on the Territory in the past, but not for some time. I don’t believe Ford had a recall for them, but I would talk to a Ford dealer about what action might be taken to address your problem.

The diff bushes are a problem with the Territory, but at six years old and 90,000 km you might be hard pressed to ask Ford to cover the cost of replacing them. But to have to take a car back to a dealer 15 times in 90,000 km is way too much and, yes, I think Ford should be more forthcoming with compensation for problem cars. While the Territory was a great concept its execution wasn’t and it does have a number of problems that regularly crop up.

I THINK you should query it. Worn ball joints are not only expensive to replace -- and it seems that is part and parcel of owning a Territory - they can be dangerous if they fail, as they are prone to do. That yours need replacing at 18,000km is beyond my comprehension. Ford should replace them at no cost to you.

THERE should be a recall on the Territory to replace the front balljoints. Such wear at 30,000km is an indictment on Ford's engineering standards, testing regimen and quality control. Also, the inconsistent approach by different dealers is incomprehensible.

FORD has recalled all Territorys built between February 1, 2004, and December 31, 2008, to replace the front brake hoses, so that's a positive move that we applaud. Hopefully, they will follow up with a similar recall on the Falcon. Ford has already recalled the Falcon sedan to replace rear brake hoses, so you shouldn't have had to pay to replace them. We still believe there is a problem with the Falcon's front brake hoses that hasn't been addressed.

WE ARE keeping the pressure on Ford to do something about it, and hopefully they will eventually realise they must have a recall. Ford president Marin Burela has promised us that he is having the problem investigated and we are eagerly awaiting the results of that investigation. Stay posted.