Parts for your 2016 Ford Territory-Pedal pads

2016 Ford Territory pedal pads

Based on Ford’s SZ MkII Territory Owner’s Manual (2014–2016), the Ford Workshop Manual, and Ford parts catalogues used by dealers, the 2016 Ford Territory does use pedal pads. The automatic Territory has a wide, replaceable rubber pad on the brake pedal, and most models also have a foot-operated parking brake with a rubber pad. The accelerator is an integral hinged pedal with a moulded tread, not a separate replaceable pad. Australian and New Zealand road standards (ADR 42/04 and equivalent NZTA requirements) also expect non-slip pedal surfaces, which is why those rubber pads are there in the first place.

On a 2016 Territory, the brake pedal pad’s job is simple but crucial: grip. That ribbed rubber face helps the driver keep solid contact in the wet, in mud, or when jumping between thongs and boots. The park-brake pedal pad does the same for the left foot when setting or releasing the parking brake. Over time, those pads can harden, crack, glaze, or wear smooth, especially in sandy or gritty conditions common across Aus and NZ.

It’s smart to check pedal pads at every service or roughly every 10,000–15,000 km. Look for polished or slippery spots, splits around the lip, or a pad that’s starting to walk off the metal backing. Replace straight away if there’s any loss of grip, visible cracking, or if the pad is loose. Don’t use solvents on them, a quick clean with mild soapy water and a wipe dry keeps the tread effective without degrading the rubber.

Swapping a worn pad is a quick job. No adhesives are required, genuine-style pads use a moulded lip that snaps over the pedal plate. Warm the new pad slightly to make it more pliable, hook the top edge, and roll it on until the lip seats all the way around. Give it a firm tug to confirm it’s locked in. If the accelerator surface is worn, that whole pedal assembly is typically replaced rather than re-covered.

• Inspect: every service or if feet slip under braking.
• Replace: when ribbing is smooth, rubber is cracked, or pad is loose.
• Avoid: metal “dress-up” covers that can reduce grip or breach local standards if not securely fitted.

For Territory owners who venture off the bitumen, grit can chew through pedal tread faster than city use. Keeping the footwell clear of stones and giving the pads a gentle clean now and then helps them last and keeps braking feel consistent.

Popular questions

Does a 2016 Ford Territory have replaceable pedal pads?
Yes. The brake pedal uses a replaceable rubber pad, and most models have a foot-operated park-brake pedal with a replaceable pad. The accelerator is a one-piece assembly with an integral tread, so that one isn’t a separate pad.

How often should the brake pedal pad be replaced?
There’s no set kilometre schedule, it’s condition-based. If the ribbing is worn smooth, the rubber is hardened or cracked, or your foot slips, replace it straight away. For many drivers that’s somewhere between 60,000 and 120,000 km, but off-road or sandy use can bring it forward.

Are aftermarket pedal covers legal in Australia and New Zealand?
They’re generally fine if they’re designed for the pedal, fitted securely, and provide equal or better grip. Anything loose, sharp, or that reduces pedal control can fall foul of ADR/NZTA rules and common-sense safety. Genuine-style rubber pads are the safest bet.