Ford Galaxy

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About the Galaxy
The Ford Galaxy is a roomy, 7-seater people carrier with plenty of safety and drive-assist features. The latest EcoBoost petrol engine uses a combination of direct fuel injection and turbo-charging to deliver improved levels of power and fuel economy.
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Galaxy Latest Problems
Running an electric cable from new dashboard switch through bulkhead.

What is the best place to run an electic cable through the bulkhead? Is there an easy obvious place I've missed, as I can't spot an opening to run the wire through. Thanks, as always for your help!

2003 1.9tdi
Posted: Mar 3, 2024
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Garage fitted a nsr new caliper for MOT a year ago, since when handbrake has been very poor. Not excessive lever travel.

Car failed MOT 2 years ago for poor nsr handbrake. It failed again last year & a new caliper was fitted, but handbrake still very poor. Lever travel was adjusted up, so not too much lever movement.

2003 1.9tdi
Posted: Dec 2, 2023
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Heaters cold loosing coolant no obvious leak

The coolant requires refilling often and now heaters not working for warm air, still blowing but just cold

2016 1.8 TD
Posted: Dec 2, 2023
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Horn sounds when braking

The horn sounds when braking but horn does not work independently

2015 Zebeck Tdci
Posted: Oct 25, 2023
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Ford Galaxy Owner Reviews
7/ 10

RichT, Woking Surrey

Bought, somewhat begrugingly, after the birth of our 3rd child meaning I had to p/x my beleoved Saab 9-5 Hot Aero and I'm actually pretty impressed!
Its comfortable, offers reasonable performance and reasonable fuel economy - I'm getting around 40 mpg from the diesel and I'm not exactly a gentle driver: I have heard from a colleague that the petrol versions are thirsty though.
Ours is Zetec spec and trim / toy levels are adequate, it seems well made and is kid proof -everything wipes down easily and the flat floor makes cleaning it very easy. My wife particularly likes the front pasengers seat ability to be turned through 360 degress enabling her to turn round and feed baby in her car seat whilst looking directly at her. If you have kids it is very versatile : we have changed nappies, fed them and re-dressed them all done with space to spare, although there is little boot space with the back two seats in place - we have one removed which offers slightly more space for pushchairs etc.

Complaints? There is a blind spot that takes some getting used too and it is big meaning parking can be awkward.

Would I reccomend it? - Yes, if you have three or more kids
Would I buy another? - Yes





Name: RichT
Location: Woking Surrey

5/ 10

Carl Johnson

2006 Galaxy 2.3 Petrol Auto

When you look at an MPV you think of words like; space, practicality and utilitarian. But don’t be fooled. On spending a bit of time with one, I found it hard to justify the Ford Galaxy’s “multi purpose” credentials.

With the back seats in place, for instance, there is near enough no boot space at all. And I wouldn’t be in any hurry to put anyone in the back two seats anyway, because they sit far too close to the fifth door, the head restraints virtually touch the rear window. Take them seats out though, and what are you left with? Five seats and a big boot. Or a bigger, more expensive, Mondeo, as I call it.

It’s not all bad though. The seats and driving position have obviously been designed to allow you to eat away the miles in as much comfort as possible. And for a taller, high centre of gravity, vehicle it does drive well. The 4-speed automatic gearbox is pretty smooth too. But the combination of the automatic gearbox and 2.3-litre petrol engine, in a car that weighs 1.6 tonnes, does have a drastic effect on the fuel economy. The figures say you can expect to get 25mpg, but after a full week I could only manage a wallet crippling 16mpg. I did manage 40mpg in the manual 1.9 diesel though, and the performance isn’t far off that of it's petrol counterpart.

The Galaxy is a comfortable cruiser, but if you’re planning to buy one ask yourself the question; do I need the space? Because if you don’t the Mondeo is the more sensible, cheaper option.

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Galaxy Recalls Issued Per Year
Latest Ford Galaxy Recalls

The ecall feature will stop functioning due to a malfunction

Recalled on 29th of July, 2022

Affects builds between Feb 4, 2022 and Feb 4, 2022

A number of vehicles fitted with adaptive headlamps will not display a warning message

Recalled on 23rd of June, 2022

Affects builds between Nov 9, 2018 and Apr 25, 2022

Vehicles may have an issue with the current software that contols the funtionality of the ecall system

Recalled on 21st of May, 2021

Affects builds between Jul 15, 2019 and Feb 12, 2021

The rear suspension toe link could corrode over time leading to reduced material and load capacity and finally breakage of the bolt

Recalled on 22nd of February, 2021

Affects builds between Jan 20, 2015 and Feb 18, 2020

Takata air bag inflator may rupture on deployment

Recalled on 30th of October, 2020

Affects builds between Jan 5, 2006 and Feb 28, 2017

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