Parts for your 2010 Ford Territory-Oil seals

2010 Ford Territory oil seals — what they do and when to sort them

Oil seals are absolutely fitted to the 2010 Ford Territory. Technical references including the Ford Territory workshop manual (engine 303-01, driveline 205-00/205-02, automatic transmission 307-01) and major seal catalogues (SKF, Corteco, National/Timken) list crankshaft front and rear main seals, transmission input/output seals, differential and pinion seals, and, on AWD variants, transfer case input/output seals for this model.

On a 2010 Territory, oil seals keep engine oil, ATF and diff oil where they should be while allowing shafts to spin freely. Think crankshaft front and rear seals on the Barra 4.0-litre, output shaft seals on the 6-speed or 4-speed auto, and axle/pinion seals in the rear diff (plus front diff and transfer case on AWDs). Their job is to stop leaks, maintain correct fluid levels, and protect bearings and clutches from contamination.

As part of regular servicing, it pays to have a quick look under the Territory for fresh oil traces. A few hot spots to watch:

• Oil mist or drips at the front of the engine (front crank seal or timing cover area)
• Oil at the bellhousing joint (rear main seal)
• Wetness around the transmission tailshaft area (extension housing/output seal)
• Diff nose and backing plates (pinion and axle seals), and on AWDs, transfer case flanges

There’s no fixed interval to replace oil seals