Power window switch failed twice, "Fixed" under warranty both times. The power window switch still works intermittently.
Soft exterior panels are a problem, my father scraped against a very small wooden pole in the parking lot and it left a very large dent in the back door.
The fuel economy is shocking. It has an 80 liter fuel tank and it only lasts for about 450km of normal driving.
The engine is very rough sounding and unbelievably coarse, Ford claims it has 182kW of power, which I think is false. It really has to be revved to get any performance out of it. I have owned a 1987 Holden Commodore for the last year and it is much faster and way more economical.
The interior is good, if lacking in quality. It has over 20 storage compartments, a washable rubbish bin and drink bottle holders in all doors. The seats are too hard and the rear seat back is very upright and uncomfortable.
The road noise borders on the excessive, and the ride is fiddly and harsh.
It handles sealed and dirt roads very competently, but will not go far off-road without getting stuck.
It has 75 litres tank only. I can put 65l into my GHIA at the petrol station. Calculate 65l/450km per100km. You use 14.444 l/100km. This will depend on driving habits. It is 2 tone car.
Yes, it is a 2 tonn car, trying to compare this to a smaller car then the smaller car will go faster.
For example, a base Renault Clio car has the goes 0-100 in 9.5 or so seconds, which is the same as the Territory!! The fuel will be double than most small cars, but ask your self this, can a Clio hold 7 people!.
Hi All, The car has just clocked up 65000km, and it has started to use oil. Whenever the engine is started, the pungent smell of burning oil enters the cabin and there is a small amount of blue smoke exiting the exhaust when it is cold. Apart from that we have had no other troubles.
Yes I got my Ford Territory a month ago.
Problems: Rattle noise from back (Ford replaced the left seat belt holder) rattle still there, I’m just going to keep taking back until it’s fixed. I don’t care if they get annoyed.
Rear door, not in alignment. Getting sent back for fixing. (they won't do this on weekend) no help to people who work!
Tonight: Front passenger window won’t go up. I’m going to snow on Sunday how are they going to fix this in time,. Stupid car. And don’t ask for help from the customer service people, no help at all.
I must say everything you have said is right, The back seats are hard and very uncomfortable. everyone comments on them.
Tonight with the window was the last straw. I going to get the rest of the problems fixed and I’m going to sell it. (sorry if anyone buys it)
From my personal experience with the ford territory RWD TX. I would not recommend this to anyone. But hopefully some one will take it off my hands.
Well you can always buy a Toyota Kluger or a Prado if all this bugs you.
I got a TX ford Territory and the only problem so far is the rattle at the back seat, but apart of that nothings else. It's fantastic.
I agree that the noise form the engine and road is unacceptable. Also the body has too much flex, you need to Armor All the door rubbers to stop the squeaks.
Well I enjoy owning the Territory when nothing is clanging and clunking! After 4 years I am getting tired of the ongoing clunks in front and rear end, power windows getting stuck, interior lighting not coming on when doors open and the dust that fills the back window ledge. Oh and did I mention the broken seat belt? All covered under the Warranty of a brand new car!
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