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Ford Territory: Turbo failure, EGR faults and split inlet manifold (SZ 2.7 V6 diesel)

Turbo failure, EGR faults and split inlet manifold (SZ 2.7 V6 diesel) is a common engine fault on the Ford Territory on the 2011–2016 cars, and we rate it major. Putting it right costs $600 to $4,500 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. Below is what goes wrong, the symptoms to notice on a test drive, where to look, and what to ask the seller before you hand over any money. It is one of 21 documented faults on the Ford Territory.

Vehicle: Ford Territory
Engine: 2.7L
Years: 2011–2016
Fuel: diesel
System: Engine

This page covers the Ford Territory as a model. Some faults only affect particular engines or build years — enter a plate below to narrow the list to one car.

All Ford Territory faults21 documented faults on this model

What you are looking at

No photograph available

We do not hold a verified photograph of the Intake manifold or Turbocharger or EGR valve yet. We would rather show none than show a picture of a different part.

What goes wrong

Beyond belts, the SZ diesel has a cluster of known engine issues: turbocharger failures (often oil-feed related), EGR valve faults causing limp mode and smoke, split plastic inlet manifolds leaking boost, and leaking thermostat housings. Individually manageable, together they make a neglected SZ diesel an expensive proposition. A whistling or smoking SZ diesel needs a specialist inspection before any money changes hands.

What you would notice

Whistling or siren noise under boost
Black or blue exhaust smoke under acceleration
Loss of power / limp mode
Coolant smell or slow coolant loss (thermostat housing)

How to check it

Where to look. Turbo and inlet manifold in the engine valley; thermostat housing at the front of the engine

From cold, start it and watch the exhaust for smoke; on the drive, accelerate firmly uphill listening for turbo whistle and watching the mirror for smoke.
Check the coolant level and look for dried coolant crust around the thermostat housing at the front of the engine.
Scan for stored EGR/boost fault codes if possible.

Parts involved: Intake manifold, Turbocharger, EGR valve.

What it costs to put right

$600 to $4,500 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That is for this job on its own, not for the car.

An estimate, in NZD, for the repair as normally carried out. What a specific car costs depends on which part has failed and what it damaged on the way — treat this as the floor for a negotiation, not a quote.

Ask the seller

“Has the turbo, EGR valve or inlet manifold ever been replaced?”
“Has it ever gone into limp mode?”
“Any history of coolant loss?”

Now check the Ford Territory you are actually looking at

Everything above is true of the model, and it is free. What it does not tell you is whether THIS car has been looked after: its odometer history and whether the reading has ever gone backwards, whether there is still money owing on it, whether it has been reported stolen, how many owners it has had and what it is really worth today. That comes from the official records for that plate. Enter the plate for the free details, or get the full history and a market valuation from $13.49.

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Where this comes from

The failure described above is documented in the sources below. The inspection instructions and the cost estimate are KickTyres’ own interpretation of them.

GDL Automotive — 'Ford Territory Diesel Faults'
CarsGuide — 'Ford Territory diesel: engine, problems, towing and price'
AULRO forum — '2012 Ford Territory 2.7TDCi' threads

Ford Territory buyer questions

Is turbo failure, egr faults and split inlet manifold (sz 2.7 v6 diesel) serious on a Ford Territory?

We rate it major and common on the Ford Territory. Beyond belts, the SZ diesel has a cluster of known engine issues: turbocharger failures (often oil-feed related), EGR valve faults causing limp mode and smoke, split plastic inlet manifolds leaking boost, and leaking thermostat housings. Individually manageable, together they make a neglected SZ diesel an expensive proposition. A whistling or smoking SZ diesel needs a specialist inspection before any money changes hands.

How much does it cost to fix on a Ford Territory?

$600 to $4,500 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That figure is for this job on its own. A car showing the symptoms on this page is usually worth either walking away from or negotiating down by at least the repair figure.

Which Ford Territory years are affected?

Our research records this fault on the 2011–2016 Ford Territory. Build dates move around, especially on imported cars, so treat the range as the years to look hardest at rather than a guarantee either way. The official records tell you the exact build and first registration date for the car in front of you.

How do I check for it before I buy?

From cold, start it and watch the exhaust for smoke; on the drive, accelerate firmly uphill listening for turbo whistle and watching the mirror for smoke. Check the coolant level and look for dried coolant crust around the thermostat housing at the front of the engine. Scan for stored EGR/boost fault codes if possible. Look here: Turbo and inlet manifold in the engine valley; thermostat housing at the front of the engine