Ford Territory Engine ReplacementReconditioned & Used Prices Compared

Rebuilt Ford Territory engine prices range from £1,400 to £2,800 depending on engine code, with 2.7L diesel (276DT) at £1,950-£2,800 and 4.0L Barra petrol from £1,200-£2,800. Supply & fit adds £400-£700.

• 2.7L V6 diesel (276DT): £1,950-£2,800 for rebuilt unit
• 4.0L Barra (190/182): £1,200-£2,800 depending on mileage and condition
• 2.0L EcoBoost (CAFDD): £1,400-£2,200 rebuilt
• Budget £2,400-£3,500 total with professional fitting
• Reconditioned units include 12-month warranty vs used with no warranty

The Ford Territory 4.0L Barra petrol engine has a timing chain, not a belt. There is no routine timing belt replacement schedule. The chain is designed to last the engine's life when properly maintained with regular oil changes.

• Barra uses timing chain with hydraulic tensioner - no belt to replace
• No factory service interval for chain replacement
• Chain stretch causes P0016 fault code and cold start rattle
• Regular oil changes (every 10,000-15,000km) critical for chain life
• Replacement chain kit includes guides, tensioner and sprockets

SZ Territory 2.7 TDV6 (276DT) engines are considered more reliable than Land Rover Discovery units of the same era, but early production (2011-2012) suffered oil pump housing failures. Later versions have updated components.

• Updated oil pump on later Territory diesels - less prone to failure
• Shared with Discovery 3/4 - Territory engines sought as donor units
• Typical failure 140,000-220,000km if oil pump fails
• One reported spun bearing at just 60,000km - likely build issue
• Turbo lag common complaint but not a failure point

Barra petrol engines suffer timing chain stretch and VCT phaser rattle. 2.7 diesel units have oil pump housing failures. EcoBoost engines develop carbon buildup on intake valves due to direct injection design.

• Barra timing chain rattle: P0016 code, hydraulic tensioner failure
• Barra VCT phaser failure: rattle on cold start, poor low-end performance
• 2.7TDV6 oil pump failure: brittle cast housing on early SZ models
• 2.0 EcoBoost carbon buildup: walnut blasting required every 40-60k miles
• Diff bushes and auto transmission also common failure points

Replacing a Territory engine is worth it if the body and transmission are sound. A rebuilt Barra or 276DT with 12-month warranty costs £1,950-£2,800 - less than replacing an equivalent SUV. Barra engines regularly exceed 400,000km when rebuilt properly.

• Rebuilt engine cost £1,400-£2,800 plus fitting
• Comparable used SUV costs £5,000-£10,000
• Barra legendary reliability after rebuild - 400,000km+ possible
• Spun bearing repair often exceeds engine replacement cost
• SZ diesel models hold value well due to Discovery donor demand

Early 2011-2012 SZ 2.7 diesel engines have oil pump housing failures - check if updated pump was fitted. For Barra petrol, avoid neglected examples with no service history - timing chain issues are inevitable. EcoBoost requires regular carbon cleaning.

• Avoid pre-2012 2.7 diesel without updated oil pump documentation
• Barra with timing rattle needs immediate chain replacement
• High-mileage EcoBoost with no walnut blast history will have carbon issues
• Turbo Barra (245T) more complex - higher running costs
• Well-maintained Barra petrol is safest long-term choice

A well-maintained Ford Territory Barra 4.0L petrol engine regularly exceeds 400,000km (250,000 miles). The legendary Australian inline-six is known for exceptional durability when serviced with correct oil and timing chain tensioner maintenance.

• 400,000km+ common in Australian taxis and fleets
• Timing chain and tensioner need attention around 200,000km
• Regular 10,000km oil changes critical for VCT phaser health
• Thirsty but reliable - fuel economy is main complaint
• Turbo Barra slightly less durable due to added complexity

Barra 4.0L petrol averages 13L/100km (21.7mpg) around town, 10.6L/100km claimed. 2.7 diesel is far more economical at 8.2L/100km (34.4mpg) for RWD, 8.8L/100km for AWD - the main reason diesel dominated SZ sales.

• 4.0L Barra petrol: 13L/100km real-world, 10.6L/100km claimed
• 2.7 TDV6 diesel RWD: 8.2L/100km claimed
• 2.7 TDV6 diesel AWD: 8.8L/100km claimed
• Diesel captured 72-75% of SZ sales due to economy
• 32% fuel saving switching from petrol to diesel

Yes, the 2.7L TDV6 diesel (276DT) is identical between Ford Territory SZ (2011-2016) and Land Rover Discovery 3/4. Territory-sourced units are often preferred as donor engines because they're considered more reliable than Discovery originals.

• Same PSA/Lion V6 engine - fully interchangeable
• Territory 276DT engines have updated oil pump vs early Discovery
• Land Rover owners actively seek Territory donor engines
• Check engine code 276DT for compatibility
• Specialist Land Rover garages can fit Territory engines

Ford Territory engine codes: Barra 182/190/195 (4.0L petrol, SX/SY/SZ 2004-2014), 276DT (2.7 V6 diesel, SZ 2011-2016), CAFDD (2.0 EcoBoost, SZ MkII 2014-2016), and CAFDB/CAGDA (1.5/2.0 EcoBoost, CX743 Chinese production 2018-2023).

• Barra 182/190/195: 4.0L petrol - most common UK import
• 276DT (Duratorq): 2.7 V6 diesel - shared with Discovery 3/4
• CAFDD: 2.0 EcoBoost petrol - 240hp, facelift only
• CAFDB: 1.5L EcoBoost - CX743 Chinese market
• CAGDA: 2.0L Bi-Turbo diesel - CX743 only