Parts for your 2015 Ford Territory-Thrust bearing

2015 Ford Territory Thrust Bearing — What Owners Need To Know

For the 2015 Ford Territory (SZ MkII), a clutch thrust bearing (often called a release or throwout bearing) isn’t fitted. Ford’s own SZ MkII Territory specifications list only 6‑speed automatic transmissions across the range, paired with the 4.0L petrol Barra or the 2.7L TDCi V6 diesel. Those autos are the ZF 6HP family with a torque converter, not a manual clutch. In ZF’s 6HP technical literature, the converter takes care of driveline coupling, so there’s no pressure plate or release fork — and therefore no clutch thrust/release bearing to service.

When parts catalogues mention a “thrust bearing”, most drivers are thinking of the manual gearbox release bearing that pushes on the clutch diaphragm. Because the 2015 Territory runs a torque converter and flexplate, that component simply isn’t there. If a listing shows one for this model year, it’s usually a catalogue overlap with manual Falcons or generic Ford entries. A quick VIN check with a parts desk will clear it up.

There is another kind of thrust bearing inside every engine: crankshaft thrust bearings (or thrust washers) that control end float. Both the Barra 4.0L and the 2.7L TDCi use thrust faces integrated with the main bearing shells, exactly as described in Ford service information for those engines. These aren’t routine service items, they’re inspected and measured during engine overhaul or if there’s evidence of abnormal crank end float.

If an owner ever suspects end‑float issues — things like noticeable fore‑and‑aft movement of the crank pulley, unusual rubbing noises at the front of the engine, or metal in the oil — the right move is an oil inspection and a professional measurement of crank end float against the factory spec. Otherwise, regular servicing focuses on clean engine oil and correct automatic transmission fluid service for the ZF 6HP under the severe‑duty schedule — not on a clutch thrust bearing that the vehicle doesn’t have.

• 2015 Territory SZ MkII: 6‑speed ZF automatic only (Ford Australia model specs, 2014–2016).
• ZF 6HP series uses a torque converter, no manual clutch or release/thrust bearing (ZF 6HP technical training documentation).
• Engines do have crankshaft thrust bearings, but they’re internal and not a regular service part (Ford workshop procedures for Barra 4.0L and 2.7 TDCi).

Popular questions

Does a 2015 Ford Territory have a clutch thrust/release bearing?
No. All 2015 Territory variants are 6‑speed automatics with a torque converter, so there’s no manual clutch assembly and no release/thrust bearing to replace.

Do the engines in a 2015 Territory have thrust bearings?
Yes — internal crankshaft thrust bearings control end float. They’re part of the main bearing arrangement and are only checked during engine diagnosis or overhaul, not during routine servicing.

Why do some parts sites list a thrust bearing for my 2015 Territory?
It’s usually a catalogue mix‑up with manual‑transmission Ford models. For the SZ MkII Territory, that part isn’t applicable. Always cross‑reference by VIN and transmission type.