Parts for your 2009 Ford Territory-Exhaust mount

2009 Ford Territory Exhaust Mount — What It Does and How to Look After It

Yes, the 2009 Ford Territory uses exhaust mounts (also called exhaust hangers/insulators). Technical references including the Ford Territory workshop/service literature for SY/SY II models, Ford’s electronic parts catalogues (often accessed via Microcat), and reputable aftermarket catalogues from brands like Walker and Mackay Rubber all show multiple rubber exhaust insulators supporting the Territory’s exhaust from the mid-pipe through to the rear muffler.

On a 2009 Territory, these mounts are small but crucial. They’re the rubber isolators that hold the exhaust system in place while letting it move a touch under load, bumps and thermal expansion. That flexibility keeps rattles and droning at bay, protects welds and flanges from stress, and prevents the pipework from knocking the floor or rear subframe. Whether it’s a rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive Territory, there’ll typically be several mounts spaced along the system to carry the weight of the centre and rear mufflers as well as the tailpipe.

Because they live under the vehicle and cop heat, water, road grime and the odd off-road splash, the rubber perishes over time. When they start to go, the Territory can develop thumps over bumps, a tinny rattle at idle, or a tailpipe that sits off-centre in the bumper cut-out.

• Cracked or stretched rubber, or mounts that look “oily” and soft
• Exhaust knocking on start-up or when shifting from Drive to Reverse
• Visible sag in the rear muffler or tailpipe alignment

They’re inexpensive to replace and it’s a straightforward job for a competent DIYer or workshop. Support the exhaust with a jack and a block of wood, spritz the hanger pegs with silicone spray, then lever the old mounts off the pins. Dedicated exhaust-hanger pliers make it even easier. Refit new Territory-compatible insulators, make sure the tailpipe is centred, and check for at least a finger’s clearance to heat shields and the spare-wheel well.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to inspect the mounts every 10,000–15,000 km or at each oil change. Replace in pairs or as a set if more than one looks tired, and choose quality rubber (or high-temp silicone) insulators listed for the 2009 Territory/Falcon-platform fitment to maintain proper NVH performance.

If the vehicle tows, sees corrugations, or carries a heavy load often, keep a closer eye on them—extra weight and heat accelerate wear. A fresh set of mounts will keep the Territory quiet, comfy and prevent strain on gaskets, flanges and catalytic converter brackets.

Popular questions about 2009 Ford Territory exhaust mounts

How do you know the exhaust mounts on a 2009 Territory need replacing?
Tell-tales include a muffled knock on start-up or over bumps, a tailpipe sitting low or off-centre, and visible cracks or splits in the rubber. If a mechanic can rock the exhaust and it taps the body or subframe, the mounts are likely past it.

Can you replace Territory exhaust mounts at home?
Yes, with the car safely supported, a jack to hold the exhaust, silicone spray and basic hand tools. The hardest part is sliding old, heat-hardened rubbers off the pegs. If access is tight or rusted hardware is involved, a workshop can knock it over quickly.

Are Falcon BA/BF exhaust mounts interchangeable with a 2009 Territory?
Many are similar because the Territory shares a lot with Falcon under the skin, but not every hanger is identical. Always match by part number or a reputable catalogue listing for the 2009 Territory to get the correct insulator shape, hardness and hole spacing.