Parts for your 2004 Ford Territory-Pedal pads

2004 Ford Territory Pedal Pads — Purpose, Fitment and Service Advice

Pedal pads are absolutely relevant to the 2004 Ford Territory (SX). The model is automatic-only, so it has a wide brake pedal with a removable rubber pad and a separate accelerator pedal with an integral plastic tread. This arrangement is documented in Ford’s Territory SX Workshop Manual (Section 206-06: Brake Pedal and Bracket) and in Ford’s Microcat parts catalogue for BA Falcon/Territory platforms, which lists a serviceable brake pedal pad in the brake control group. Compliance requirements like ADR 42/04 (General Safety Requirements) and NZTA’s VIRM (Warrant of Fitness inspection criteria) also call for non-slip brake pedal surfaces, underscoring that the brake pedal pad is a maintained item on this vehicle.

On a 2004 Territory, the brake pedal pad’s job is simple but critical: provide reliable grip in all conditions, protect the metal pedal face, and maintain a consistent pedal feel. The rubber compound and its ribbed pattern help stop a boot from slipping, whether it’s wet from a downpour or dusty from a gravel road. With age and kilometres, the pad can harden, polish smooth, crack, or even work loose—any of which can reduce braking confidence and may cause a WoF or roadworthy knock-back.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to inspect the brake pedal pad at each service interval and replace it when it shows obvious wear. It’s a quick, low-cost job that makes a real difference to safety and comfort.

• Signs it’s due: the pad is shiny or slippery, the ribs are worn flat, edges are curled, cracks are visible, or the pad moves on the pedal face.
• Replacement tips: pop off the old pad, clean the metal pedal face, then warm the new pad in hot water to soften it and press it on, ensuring the lip seats fully around the pedal.

Genuine or quality aftermarket pads are both fine, just match to the SX Territory/BA-platform brake pedal. Avoid silicone dressings that can make the surface slippery—use mild soap and water only. The accelerator pedal on this model typically uses an integral tread, if it’s damaged, the assembly is replaced rather than fitting a separate “pad”.

Because pedal grip forms part of safety inspections (per ADR guidance and NZTA VIRM), keeping the brake pedal pad in good nick helps the Territory stay compliant and feel right underfoot on every drive.

Popular questions

Does a 2004 Ford Territory have a clutch pedal pad?
No. The 2004 Territory (SX) was sold with automatic transmissions only, so there’s no clutch pedal. It uses a wide automatic-style brake pedal with a removable rubber pad and a separate accelerator pedal.

How often should the brake pedal pad be replaced?
There’s no fixed kilometre interval—replace it on condition. Check it at every service. If it’s smooth, cracked, loose, or the ribs are worn down, fit a new pad. It’s a quick, inexpensive safety win.

Will a worn brake pedal pad fail a WoF or roadworthy?
It can. Inspectors look for non-slip pedal surfaces under criteria such as NZTA’s VIRM and general ADR-based roadworthiness guidelines. If the pad is missing or slippery, expect a fail until it’s replaced.