Parts for your 2015 Ford Territory-Struts

2015 Ford Territory struts – do they actually exist on this model?

Short answer: no, the 2015 Ford Territory doesn’t use MacPherson struts. It runs a short/long arm (SLA) double‑wishbone front suspension and a multi‑link “Control Blade” independent rear. That setup is documented in the Ford SZ Territory workshop manual (2011–2016) and echoed by period technical specs from Australian media briefings and reviews (e.g., Ford Australia engineering notes, CarAdvice and GoAuto model specs). None of those technical sources list front or rear MacPherson struts for the Territory.

Why no struts? Ford engineered the Territory on a local platform to deliver car‑like handling with SUV ride height and towing ability. The double‑wishbone front gives better camber control and steering precision over big bumps and when loaded, while the Control Blade rear balances ride comfort with stability. In both ends, the coil spring and damper are present, but they aren’t a structural “strut” that locates the wheel, instead, control arms manage wheel location and geometry, with separate dampers absorbing the hits.

So if someone is hunting for “2015 Ford Territory struts,” they’ll likely be pointed to the wrong part. What they’ll actually want are front shock absorbers (dampers), upper mounts/bearings, bump stops, and the usual wear items like control‑arm bushes and ball joints. The rear is the same story: shocks, upper mounts and multi‑link bushes rather than struts.

For servicing, a good Territory suspension check typically includes:

• Shock absorber condition and leaks, front and rear
• Front upper/lower control‑arm bushes and ball joints
• Rear multi‑link bushes and trailing arm bushes
• Top mounts/bearings, bump stops and dust boots
• Wheel alignment and tyre wear after any suspension work

If ride gets floaty, the front end clunks, or tyres wear oddly, fresh dampers and bushes will usually bring it back to its composed, Aussie‑tuned feel. And because there are no struts to swap, parts and labour often end up more straightforward than a typical strut replacement on other SUVs.

FAQs

Does a 2015 Ford Territory have struts?
It doesn’t use MacPherson struts. The front is double‑wishbone (SLA) and the rear is multi‑link Control Blade. You’ll be replacing shocks/dampers and mounts rather than strut assemblies.

What suspension does the 2015 Territory use?
Up front it’s an SLA double‑wishbone layout, down the back it’s an independent Control Blade multi‑link. This combo was chosen for better camber control, towing stability and ride comfort on Aussie and Kiwi roads.

What should be serviced instead of struts on a Territory?
Look to front and rear shock absorbers, top mounts, control‑arm bushes, ball joints and rear multi‑link bushes. After any work, get a proper alignment and keep an eye on tyre wear.