Ford Galaxy MPV (2006-2015) | owner reviews: MPG, Problems & Reliability

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100k on the clock and never let me down. Everything sound, but has extraordinary appetite for light bulbs. 1.8 TDCi is not a sprinter but has enough punch for most situations and doesn't eat your head at petrol station. A great all-rounder with ideal storage capacity, folding seats you don't have to remove and plenty of room for 7 adults (needed occasionally).

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Having tried and owned fords since my teenage years including all versions of the Galaxy I have to say this one has bought me nothing but disappointment. Mk2 was outstanding, the only down side being the heavy seats that needed lifting out. Imagine my excitement at moving on to mk3 with its good looks and fold flat seats. I have to say the build quality and design has been terrible. So far I have had numerous electrical gremlins included water ingress in the alarm sounder (why in the wheel arch?) causing interior light and central locking problems in addition to Failing to protect the car. Parking sensors failed many moons ago, my dash display turns off at random. The driver armrest ratchet gave up the ghost so the arm flops down constantly. Electric windows constantly lost their memory and bulbs blow like there's no tomorrow. Squeaky clutch bearing, noisy turbo, shall I go on? Glad to be getting rid tomorrow and seeing as the whole range of fords seem dogged by similar problems these days, trying a Vauxhall for the first time. Sorry Ford but need to pull your socks up.

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Other than Tyres, Brakes and servicing no real issues

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Turbo failure, EGR failure DMF failure and continual judderng

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Nothing has gone wrong and I don't even have to top up oil 'cos of low annual mileage

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Mechanically very sound. However, the car does have a voracious appetite for brake light bulbs.

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It's had several problems, both with engine and electrics. Nothing that caused major breakdown, but several costly repairs, and re-occuring faults.

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Love the car, great for camping, great for the kids, for picnics The reverse gear has gone and is a pain

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It's an excellent car, versatile and easy to drive, we will propbably buy a smaller one now that our childrewn are growing up

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Huge load space for people and/or things. Great towing capacity, (but problems off-road!). Good fuel economy - for a vehicle of this size. Let down by reliability / things breaking down.

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Spacious, relatively reliable, economical load lugger. Decent styling, but seats could be more comfortable and damping a little softer/supple. I would be prepared to sacrifice some sharpness of handling for a more comfortable ride.

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Better quality and performance than original expected.

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Yes it is a mpv but give the choose of buying a 7 seat estate with no boot or a transit that as big a s a whale i would choose the galaxy

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Great value and reliable car. Second one i have owned. Cheap to tax and insure and has served me well.

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Like it but should have taken more care when buying from a private seller-have learnt from our mistakes! Overall really like the galaxy

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Does what it says on the tin

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Great people carrier. Best in the 7 seater range. Practical not stylish. Kept moving without a problem all winter when mercs/bmw's had stopped! Road clearance and a good engine helped trememndously in the big freeze.

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Generally a very good car, which i enjoy driving and using. However spoiled by needing:- brake vac pump recall, new steering column, new climate control display module, new hfw, new info module, new back up alarm. These issues have been made worse by the numerous visits of 50 miles round trip to the dealership each time.

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Third galaxy and much changed and better than previous

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Very versatile people carrier and load carrier carrys all our camping equipment and kids no problem

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I love it ,it does everything i need it to do in comfort.

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Got 2009 Ghia 2.2 TDCI. 84k miles on the clock and this include approx 20k with caravan. Car goes strong with no serious issues found as yet. Very good on tyres, if you stick to rather expensive Primacy HP. Last year had to change the original set with approx 65k on the clock. Engine going strong with no issues, no oil consumption neither any clutch problems. Very happy with the purchase. Had some minor problems with alarm sensor but these were promptly resolved. Car very comfortable to drive on motorway, plenty of space for children and luggage Highly recommend.

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Goes like stink yet my previous 175bhp 2.2 diesel felt stronger. Expensive to run, wears out tyres at a prolific rate, 7000 miles for the front tyres is about average and they cost £250 each. It's done 43k miles and £10k in petrol! I struggle to get 26mpg. I also preferred the old removable seats for a 2+2+2 configuration and you lose a lot of storage height with the fold flat design. Overhead storage boxes are a poorly designed waste of space.

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Overall the Galaxy does what you would expect. However having come to the Galaxy from a Seat Alhambra I'm afraid to say there are very few caparisons. With the Seat being more comfortable, more economical and massively better spec for less money.

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never really let us down

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Never off the road. At 4 years required new crankshaft pulley and aircon recharge, at 8 years, 702000 miles, new handbrake cables and front brake calliper overhaul. Otherwise routine servicing.

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Virtually trouble free. Only one item needed fixing under waranty

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With this one ford got it right. Everyone that gets in the car comments on the space and comfort. I use it to tow a caravan and it is brilliant. The economy is good and geting better. The car is so versatile it is amazing. Best ever from ford.

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Good practical workhorse

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Very happy with it. Any problems we are experiencing are relatively minor and occasional and to be expected with a car approaching 7 years old. No problems in first 5 years.

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Good quality mpv, i have had the same model for approx 15 years. My only real gripe is that i feel it is heavy on tyres. Front tyres are quite worn after 15000 miles, the rear after 20,000 miles.

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Super

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On the whole pretty good, but i wish the emission levels and fuel consumption were better. Also i would have liked the seats to fold flat more easily. I have actually take out the two rear seats to get a good load space. I also wish that this survey used a bigger type size!

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The galaxy suits a family of 5 and is very practical, it has comfortable seats that very adaptable. As a ford it is reliable and cheap to maintain. A great workhorse with a bullet proof engine

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Good family car with plenty of space little expensive on the fuel but with three kids and a large caravan to tow the galaxy does the job !

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Made a lot cheaper than previous fords

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Practical,but mutiple electrial failures including continual alarm issues just made this car a nightmare

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The car receives some negative feedback on surveys, but our car has been superb. It is well built, comfortable and fantastic to drive considering it is a bus! It is better looking than its competitors and the interior design and build is a good as our audi.

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8 years and 75000 miles with no problems at all. very practicle with large family and trips to the tip although not at the same time! Will buy the same again.

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Good large flexible car let down by an ongoing engine issue.

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It is a good car let down by being on its third steering rack. The turbo was also replaced and the remote locking unit. The tyres are expensive and don't last that long either but it is economical for such a large car, good in the snow, comfortable and very, very practical. I don't think there is a better full size mpv but sort the steering racks out ford, please!

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We had this car for over 4 years and it has been fantastic. It has never broken down and has been a joy to drive, great pace for something so big with reasonable economy. Tyres on the front can wear out quickly, especially when the wife is darting about! It has amazing space for the kids they have been really spoilt, as this is our fourth Galaxy. It has a great DAB radio and Bluetooth phone connection. We have used it to tow our caravan with bikes on the roof across the UK and France. I cannot find another car that fits all our varied needs, so having just lost it due to a fire we are looking for another.

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Excellent performance from the Ecoboost engine - responsive with very little lag. Great cabin comfort and space and economical for a petrol. Best family car we have ever owned

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Very Reliable

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Engine done 102000, uses no oil,fantastic power alot of road noise,hard to keep tyres balanced ,brakes done 100000 on same pads and discs Interior seating doesn't wear very well.

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Had a few problems, clutch slave cylinder, ESP wiring, rear suspension bushes, bonnet cable

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no problems yet

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No problem with it so far. My car before this one was a ford galaxy and lasted 11 years

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Always starts

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No problems

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No major issues

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Nice to drive. Thirsty even on a long run. Easier to park than you would think. Very comfortable at all speeds. Plenty of kit. Voice command stuff pointless. A good DAB radio. Been in garage twice with flat battery. Never been fully happy with diagnosis from Ford. (faulty battery and issues with the usb connector). Been ok for the past 9 months. Fitted winter tyres for the winter months and never had a problem. Pretty good tyre wear throughout considering the mass of the car.

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By far the best 7 seater mpv i've had for practicality, reliability, driving and quality.

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Good practical car for a large family

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It must have been great when new, but now its a bit past it.

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Fantastically spacious with very good headroom for tall people and lots of space for transporting gear like kayaks, but it drinks fuel, the seats are quite heavy and have to be removed to make space for the gear, the brake is quite hard to pull on fully, and the suspension creaks and groans until it is worm. The electrical problem related to its central locking mechanism which is still not perfectly reliable. It is powerful and good for purpose, so a hybrid version with the same space but seats folding away would be ideal..

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Good value and comfortable while practical for the family situation we have. have covered over 340000 miles and it still feels like there is another 200k left in reserve

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Great car Some minor tweaks required on power steering and gearbox

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Great workhorse..whether being used as a removal van or carrying six people in comfort.

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Ok, reliable.

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Great practicality. Loads of space but pretty much car-like to drive. Economical for its size. Think voice control for some functions is a waste of money. Not happy with no jack/ no spare and just mousse in case of puncture but otherwise it does what it says on the tin.

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Good does it's job the electrical niggles have been ongoing which is a concern now the warranty has ended, it's a shame the top manufactures cannot follow some of the korean makes

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It is an excellent vehicle in many respects. It is let down by having a dual mass flywheel that is prone to disintegration. The lack of a jack and spare wheel is infuriating when the gunk supplied will not seal a puncture.

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Great to drive. Excellent space with the seats down - got a 6ft 6ins long dresser in no problem - better than a Volvo for space as the height is also greater. Comfy seats and plenty of legroom - middle seats recline too. Smooth ride and good turn of speed. Great DAB radio and USB connection. Only issue is the electrics - it sometimes doesn't recognise the key fob and it gives incorrect faults e.g. "Immobiliser active" when it clearly isn't as I am driving and gives audible warning for miles before giving up - happens when it has rained overnight.

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in 165000 miles only breakdown at 119000 miles

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Has never let us down yet.

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No major problems

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I have never had anything go wrong with it apart from general maintenance

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Nothing has gone wrong - hard to fault

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Less than 12 months old,never had an issue.

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Rarely a problem with this vehicle more than satisfied with it

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Good car, has covered 146,000 miles

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Very practical as the rear seats fold flat giving are large useable space. Drives well too. Excellent economy for a vehicle this size.

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Excellant

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My ford galaxy is a comfortable car to drive, reliable and practical. it's only down fall is it's fuel consumption.

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Good value for money and versatile. Excellent load carry flexibility and hugely comfortable for longer journeys.

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Practical,good looks, easy to drive, good driving position, thirsty

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Excellent. Very little trouble and a great workhorse. 84000 miles and still drives beautifully.

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I have owned this car from new mechanically utter junk 2 flywheel failures, circuit board failure, extensive wiring loom failure, window failure, warped discs, front tyres constantly need replacing Breaks down approx every 18 months, the cam belt has just failed and destroyed the engine scrap at 8 years of age. Nice to drive comfortable and roomy good fuel consumption but mechanically a total lemon and ford were not interested in the problems.

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Excellent. Great driving position and view. Handles well, starts first time every time and very economical (average 38 mpg). Superbly practical with 7 seat option which we often reduce down to 5 seats for extra space for the kids, but can add 2 back very quickly if required. Expect this to still be the family workhorse for the next 2 to 3 years.

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Engine underpowered at pull away, too much turbo lag. Main problem is wheels and tyres. Have had 5 punctures after hitting potholes. No spare supplied and no where to put a spare if you buy one yourself. Emergency repair kit has not worked on any puncture, if it does work the tyre becomes a write off anyway. Each simple puncture has turned into a 6 hour recovery. Car companies can choose not to supply a spare, but should have to provide space for one in their design. I honestly believe the joy of motoring is taken away by constant stress about the possibility of a puncture. Motoring should evolve and not go backwards.

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Best car ever owned. End of story. 46000 trouble free miles. OK bit hard on tyres, but only 54 quid to replace by not buying premium. A superb vehicle. If I could only locate the squeak in the seats that occurs when the kids (4 of them) are in the back!!! Apart from that it really is a corker.

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