If your Ford Territory is experiencing a whining noise, determining where and when the noise is happening is coming from is key to diagnosing and tracking down the cause. With that in mind, this page is divided by when you hear the whining noise and common causes under those conditions. Is the whining noise … Read more
When you start your Ford Territory, the airbag module runs a self-diagnostic check on all its major systems. If any of these checks fail, you will see an airbag warning light on the dashboard. Depending on the model year and what country you happen to be in, you may get something along the lines of … Read more
If your Ford Territory smells like gas, it may indicate a serious issue. It would be best to treat your vehicle as though you have a fuel leak (don’t drive it) until you know there isn’t one. A bad gas cap typically causes the smell of gas, the evaporative emissions system leaking, overfilling the … Read more
If your Ford Territory’s battery is draining, it’s something that’ll need addressing right away. If it is draining while your Territory isn’t running, something is drawing current that shouldn’t be. If the battery drains while driving, there’s likely an issue with your vehicle’s alternator. The two primary causes for a battery to deplete are parasitic … Read more
If your Ford Territory won’t accelerate, that is a serious cause for concern. If your check engine light is on, get a code scanner and see what trouble codes are stored in the PCM (powertrain control module). They can provide valuable insight as to what the problem may be and help you narrow down … Read more
A vehicle that is pulling to the left can be dangerous to drive. In the US, left is the direction of oncoming traffic. This makes pulling to the left even more dangerous than pulling to the right. Keeping straight when your Ford Territory wants to veer into traffic makes driving stressful. If your Territory pulls … Read more
When your Ford Territory pulls to the right, it makes driving difficult. Keeping straight when your Territory wants to veer off the road is dangerous, and takes all of the joy out of driving. Fixing a vehicle pulling to the right should be considered a high priority repair. Ford Territory Pulls to the Right … Read more
If you’re a Ford Territory owner, you’re likely aware of the common issues that can arise with your vehicle. One of the most frustrating problems is discovering an oil leak. Not only can it be a messy hassle to clean up, but it can also be a sign of a more serious issue. Gaskets and … Read more
If your Ford Territory is leaking water, it could mean a few different things are happening. Some water is completely acceptable. It depends on the situation. It really depends on where you’ve found it, and if it is really water. Coolant or Water? If you are trying to figure out if your Ford Territory … Read more
If you’ve found oil on your Ford Territory’s spark plug, it should be a cause for concern. It doesn’t necessarily indicate a major engine problem. When there is oil on the spark plugs is usually caused by a bad valve cover gasket or O-Ring (overhead cam engines). There can be other causes as well. Any … Read more