Ford Territory Bad Oxygen Sensor: Symptoms and Diagnosis + How to Fix

Oxygen sensors play a crucial role in your Ford Territory’s emissions system and fuel management. These sensors detect the levels of oxygen present in the exhaust, which is a primary component in maintaining the optimal air-fuel ratio. A damaged or faulty oxygen sensor can have a significant impact on your vehicle’s overall performance, making it … Read more

Ford Territory: Bad MAF Sensor → Symptoms & Causes

  The mass airflow sensor (commonly abbreviated to MAF) is one of the most important engine management sensors.  A bad mass airflow sensor can leave your Ford Territory’s engine running rough, or even inoperable. A MAF sensor measures the density of the air entering the intake manifold.  It passes this information onto your Territory’s ECU. … Read more

Ford Territory Bad Fuel Filter: Symptoms, Causes, Hot to Fix

A bad fuel filter is one of the worst problems that can happen to your Ford Territory.  When the filter fails, it can limit the amount of fuel that enters the engine.   Without proper fuel pressure, your vehicle will not run at all.  With that in mind, most of the symptoms of a bad fuel filter revolve … Read more

Ford Territory: Won’t Start When Cold → Diagnosis

Extreme weather can be very difficult on your Ford Territory.  If there is an issue it often make itself known when conditions are at their worst.  When it’s extremely hot. it’s the cooling system that is put to the test.  In the winter, the vehicle won’t start when it is cold.   There are a … Read more

Ford Territory:  Bad Timing Belt or Chain Symptoms

A bad timing belt or timing chain can be a serious issue.  If it jumps a tooth or breaks entirely, it can lead to permanent engine damage.  Knowing the symptoms of a bad timing belt or chain is vital so this doesn’t happen to your Ford Territory. Timing belts are made out of rubber and … Read more

Ford Territory: Key Stuck in Ignition → Diagnosis

There are a few easy to fix reasons why your Ford Territory’s key might get stuck in the ignition.  It’s often easy to unstick the key.  Whatever you do, don’t start trying to rip it out of the ignition.  That can cause bigger problems. This article is written with the assumption that your key is … Read more

Ford Territory Steering Wheel Hard to Turn: Common Causes

If your Ford Territory’s steering wheel is hard to turn, it’s almost always going to be caused by an issue with the power steering system.  But there can be other causes as well. Your vehicle’s power steering system is responsible for taking energy from the engine, converting it to hydraulic pressure, and using that pressure … Read more

Ford Territory:  Blue Smoke → Causes & Diagnosis

  A very common problem that affects all vehicles (including the Ford Territory) is blue smoke coming from the exhaust.  Reasons for blue exhaust smoke include bad valve seals, valve train wear in general, the PCV valve, burning transmission fluid and more. Blue smoke indicates that your Territory’s engine is burning oil.  The question is … Read more