Territory (The Car , not the Place!)

RobUppy · Member

Territory (The Car , not the Place!)

Possum3 · Guru

Welcome to GN's Rob.

I don't know much about Ford Territory other than SIL owned one that she believed was a very comfortable ride (she drove about 60 -80 klms a day for work).
I believe the powerplant was a derivative of the Falcon motor, so it should have the power to handle your trailer.

I suggest you download technical advice and checklists for towing at www.caravancouncil.com.au/

Whenarewethere · Guru

My sister had a Territory, she said it was a dreadful car, it fell apart. The only thing she towed was a trailer to the tip. She replaced it with a Land Rover Evoque which she has now had for a decade & very happy. It is basically a Freelander that I have, which was designed by Ford when they owned Land Rover. My car has the Ford 2.0L ecoboost petrol engine. I bought it in 2014. So Ford can design some good cars!

Mariner30 · Senior Member

Some one asks for advice on extended towing tips, preferably from folk who have actually owned/own said vehicle.

What advice does he actually get so far?

" don't know much about them
me sister/sister in law had one though...never towed past the tip with it"

Welcome to forums
Crikey!!

Whenarewethere · Guru

Better than the dozens of other replies!

86GTS · Guru

It depends on what engine in the Territory you're talking about.
The first few models had the same 4 litre Barra engine in them as what was in the Falcon.
I had a BA Falcon with the 4 litre Barra engine in it.
It pulled our half cabin boat full of camping gear & trailer (1,300kg ) with ease & wasn't too thirsty.
My son has a diesel Territory & loves it, he tows a 1,600kg caravan with no problems.

-- Edited by 86GTS on Thursday 20th of October 2022 11:27:30 AM

Magnarc · Guru

Mariner30. Spot on. One or two on here are serial offenders when it come to posts that are irrelevent to the question.

RobUppy · Member

Thanks , all....More info welcome.
Rob.

Craig1 · Guru

I drove a mates, which pulled a 4 metre tinny no issues at all. It was comfortable and roomy, plenty of go. He only sold to buy a camper van.

Ivan 01 · Guru

Magnarc wrote:
Mariner30. Spot on. One or two on here are serial offenders when it come to posts that are irrelevent to the question.

Cuff em all.

That will stop them typing

Mein · Senior Member

I owned a 2015 automatic diesel Territory. It had a towing capacity of 2,300 kgs. It towed my 19', 1,850 kg caravan with ease. I never once had any stability / swaying issues when towing the van with the Territory but when towing the same van with a 3.6 litre Commodore that had a 2,100 kg towing limit, the van was prone to minor swaying.

Possum3 · Guru

Mariner30 wrote:
Some one asks for advice on extended towing tips, preferably from folk who have actually owned/own said vehicle.

What advice does he actually get so far?

" don't know much about them
me sister/sister in law had one though...never towed past the tip with it"

Welcome to forums
Crikey!!

It seems some can't comprehend the OP's request:

No where did OP state/request from some one who owned a Territory, experience and advice was the criteria.

86GTS · Guru

Possum3 wrote:

It seems some can't comprehend the OP's request:
No where did OP state/request from some one who owned a Territory, experience and advice was the criteria.

How can you have experience or give advice about a Territory if you haven't actually owned one?

Maybe you could if you'd borrowed the bloke next doors Territory, but I doubt it?

Hydeeeho · Senior Member

We had a Petrol Territory for several years towing everywhere and NO problems at all, excellent car

hako · Guru

We have owned petrol RWD Territories for over 11 years towing for half that time. Never had a breakdown and been an excellent tow vehicle at a low price compared to Toyota etc.
If you buy one, buy the b est one you can afford and get a mechanical inspection by a mechanic familiar with the Territory.
They are easy to service (I'm 79 and do all my repairs) and parts are cheap and readily available.
They sold about 180,000 of them so most mechanics are familiar with them.

GoodLuck.

Possum3 · Guru

One doesn't need to own a vehicle to give rudimentary answers - I advised the known (by me) facts - comfort, motor details, where to find further information.
I don't appreciate nit-picking never was, never will be's being smart arses.

86GTS · Guru

Possum3 wrote:
One doesn't need to own a vehicle to give rudimentary answers - I advised the known (by me) facts - comfort, motor details, where to find further information.
I don't appreciate nit-picking never was, never will be's being smart arses.

Apologies, I wasn't trying to be smart, it just seemed like common sense to me.

Possum3 · Guru

Apology accepted.

86GTS · Guru

Possum3 wrote:
Apology accepted.

Still waiting for the apology for your outburst.

yobarr · Guru

Pointless exercise apologising? Just makes "recipient" feel that they have got the upper hand.

Ivan 01 · Guru

More Sorry Business. cry biggrin biggrin

Possum3 · Guru

86GTS wrote:
Still waiting for the apology for your outburst.

I don't apologise for stating the truth as I believe it - I'm sorry that your unwarranted verbal attack necessitated me to correct you, possibly alienating new and potential forum members.

86GTS · Guru

Possum3 wrote:
86GTS wrote:
Still waiting for the apology for your outburst.
I don't apologise for stating the truth as I believe it - I'm sorry that your unwarranted verbal attack necessitated me to correct you, possibly alienating new and potential forum members.

In that case I withdraw my apology because I was doing exactly what you were doing, stating the truth as I believe it.

ps Direct me to the verbal attack?

Possum3 · Guru

86GTS wrote:
How can you have experience or give advice about a Territory if you haven't actually owned one?
Maybe you could if you'd borrowed the bloke next doors Territory, but I doubt it?

86GTS · Guru

Possum3 wrote:
86GTS wrote:
How can you have experience or give advice about a Territory if you haven't actually owned one?
Maybe you could if you'd borrowed the bloke next doors Territory, but I doubt it?

Thats not a verbal attack, that's stating the obvious.

Possum3 · Guru

Not obvious at all; My initial answer to OP clarified my lack of ownership. I suggest you re-enroll in an English class and pay particular attention to "comprehension" lessons.

I did welcome the OP to the GN's and advise what and how I had knowledge that may assist and directed to a renowned Automotive Engineer with experience in RVs.

86GTS · Guru

Possum3 wrote:
Not obvious at all; My initial answer to OP clarified my lack of ownership. I suggest you re-enroll in an English class and pay particular attention to "comprehension" lessons.

I did welcome the OP to the GN's and advise what and how I had knowledge that may assist and directed to a renowned Automotive Engineer with experience in RVs.

Its unfortunate that you've become so upset over such a small misunderstanding. You really are such an over sensitive litle sole. Maybe try sticking your head in that cannon barrel next time its about to deliver a live round.

Dick0 · Guru

Hi RobUppy, welcome.

I did not know the petrol version was available in AWD.

I have the AWD territory in Diesel and according to manufacturer's specs is rated at 2.7T towing.

I towed a tandem pop-top of 1.9T (ATM) around Australia (literally) plus more, about 50 thousand klms. Never had any problems mechanically or with towing, very smooth at 90-95klm. Averaged 14lt per 100klm.

Now tow a full tandem caravan at 2.5T and average around 16-17lt per 100klms at a cruising speed of 90klm.

Very quiet vehicle, smooth and gutsy 2.7lt V6 engine.

Mine is the 2013 model.

Cannot say anything adverse about the vehicle. Other owners I have spoken to on the road towing have said the same.

mike g g · Senior Member

What a great towing car had 5 in total,both petrol and diesel 2wd and awd,towed our van 20ft to the west from central coast vic,sa,qld also diesel is pick but petrol great also especially if 6 speed.only reason I don't still have one ford stopped making them I avg about 100,000 k's over 3 years each one was work vechicle also,no major problems just normal wear and tear also always did oil etc,every 10000,k's good eccomany both towing and not ,I would still have one if still making them especially if fitted with the diesel .Very comfortable also you should have no problems .Mike g

Aus-Kiwi · Guru

I have been a Ford Forums moderator since back in the 90s . The 4.0 is a torque machine for its size . Its bore and stroke of nearly 4 gives it plenty of low rpm torque . Two things I would look into is the front ball joints and the heat exchanger on the transmission. If towing I would by pass the water heat exchanger and fit a air trans cooler . They dont really require the trans to heat up quickly or towing . Its more to do with fuel consumption the first 2klrs !! Great for towing due to tow bar being close to rear axle centreline . The diesel is no slug either . Its the same engine fitted to Land Rovers etc .