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“BEST CAR EVER”

★★★★★

written by S.WILSON213 on 28/11/2012

HAD CAR 10 YEARS 18 MONTH OLD WHEN BOUGHT HER ONLY WEAR AND TEAR PARTS REPLACED ALLWAYS STARTS GREAT FOR COMFORT EASE OF DRIVING AND VERY VERISITLE WHEN TAKE SEATS OUT CAN FIT ALLMOST ANYTHING IN SOFA /BEDS MAIN THING IS THE COMFORT WHEN DRIVING AND PASSENGER

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“2000 MK2 Galaxy 2.3 16v Manual Ghia”

★★★★★

written by carnut86 on 28/02/2012

I am on my 2nd Galaxy. The first one was MK1 1998 2.3 GLX Model and was great on fuel for its age, and only ever demanded the standard servicing parts, It was spacious, my dogs loved it as I have 3, 1 huge dog, 1 medium and 1 small dog who all had more than enough space, The suspension was firm but soft enough to take all the bumps, and it only failed its MOT on an ABS sensor and ring, which I DIY repaired and cost less than £50 for the parts. The only 2 reasons I got rid of it was because someone in a works van cut me up, they speeding and I had to mount a high kerb which damaged all the passenger side componants which because there was no physical contact between vehicles I could not get fixed through the other drivers insurance, so I let it go to someone else who had the funds to get her fixed and back on the road. I now have a MK2 Ghia with the same engine, although the front cup holders are broken and paint damaged on the lower dash, The starter motor makes the normal woooooo noise that is common on them and I wont change until it dies, I have had to have the clutch replaced YESTERDAY but the car has covered over 130k Miles, And it failed its MOT a couple of weeks ago so have spent over £1000 in 2 months, but only standard wear and tear, and I feel it is more than worth it. My Galaxy is modified by me, and I love it. So easy to drive, so many gadgets, very comfortable and reliable. Only thing to mention to everyone, their is a MAJOR common fault on the MK2's, The wire that goes from the Alternator to the fuse box by the Battery can overheat and has done on many of my friends car, the end of the wire and the ring terminal tend to burn out and melt and will melt the fuse box if not careful. I had to cut the wire back and fit a new ring terminal and shrink wrap the wire at the end and I used everyday thick grease over the small crack my wire caused. A BIG sign of this fault is, Car not starting, Battery APPEARING not to put the full amount of volts or amps that it should, blackened and clearly melted wire inside the fuse box. The repair I have done is only a TEMPORARY one as you do need to fit a NEW alternator wire. I would still highly recommend this car, just make sure you read up on the faults so that you know what you are in for in case it happens to you. And avoid the earlier automatics as the gearboxes are VW made and were only designed for 1.6 Volkswagon Golfs, and fail approx every 60000 miles. And as soon as the Haynes manuals are out for the MK2 which is May 2012 at the earliest and June 2012 at the latest GET ONE. Hope this informations helps anyone thinking about getting one. I achieve 28mpg around town when driving sensibly and 38mpg on a Motorway journey again when driving sensibly.

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“Owned a 2.3l Ghia x from new (£21,000) Jan 1998 and...”

★★★★☆

written by on 28/03/2011

Owned a 2.3l Ghia x from new (£21,000) Jan 1998 and have just traded it in with 68K on the clock. Like all Fords the plastic bits came adrift in the first few years but having said that not one mechanical component has been replaced. The car has same exhaust and brake disks as from the factory. The starter motor is a bit noisy but what would you expect after >10,000 engine cranks. The Galaxy is a versatile MPV offering average to good performance on most road types and in in most road conditions except snow and ice where it is abysmal. Great car for families which doubles as a van providing you are strong enough to remove the 5 rear seats and have somewhere to store them.

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“The only major problem I have had and cannot cure is...”

★★★★☆

written by on 09/08/2010

The only major problem I have had and cannot cure is the air con! I started having problems about 2 years ago and took it to local ford dealer to address the problem? they totaly overhauled it and it cost £1100!!! BUT the problem was never really sorted and the problem is this, The air con comes on when it feels like it and not when I want it to, If i turn it on it may not work but I can get it to work by turning the heat up to full and then it will kick in,It may then work for 5-10 mins then switch itself off!! When it is on it blows really cold like it should so I dismiss the fact it needs re-gassing as it's been doing this for about 12 months. I don't know if there is one but it's as if the cabin air temp sensor is faulty.

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“Not a bad car but I had to pay £60 to get the air con...”

★★★☆☆

written by on 10/06/2010

Not a bad car but I had to pay £60 to get the air con recharged after only 8 months. The garage have put a dye in the system and said if the discharge has been caused by a stone chip then a new system (condenser) will be down to me!

Not very happy about this as I explained that it should perhaps have a guard in front of it. Or even suggested that it may not be fit for purpose. They wouldn't have it and I will await and see. Just a typical poor Ford service for a new car. Purchased from Priests in Chesham.

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“The steering rack packed in when the car was just over...”

★☆☆☆☆

written by on 21/05/2010

The steering rack packed in when the car was just over 3 years. £1500 replacement. Ford refused to make any contribution at all.
The central locking went after 2 and a half year on the passenger door.
The handbrake keeps falling apart - it's an absolutely dreadful, shoddy design.
I deeply regret buying a Ford Galaxy.

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“The Ford Galaxy is really the best car ever! You have...”

★★★★★

written by on 30/03/2010

The Ford Galaxy is really the best car ever! You have a lot of space and it has a BEAUTIFUL DESIGN! EVERYTHING on and in the car is rounded, I like that. The 5 seats in the back are removable so you can create a big boot or you have 5 good seats. By the newest Galaxy you can't remove them an the seats are bad. I like the sound of that 2.3 DOHC engine. I'll keep it my whole life!!!

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“I bought my 2.3 Galaxy as a replacement for my...”

★★★★★

written by Crannoid on 12/03/2010

I bought my 2.3 Galaxy as a replacement for my Chrysler Voyager and would definitely buy another. Although it was not as well appointed it is an order of magnitude more comfortable on a long journey, much easier to drive (great engine) and the visibility is way better than the Voyager.

It goes all over the country full of kids, camping gear, pulling trailers, (up to 1 tonne) full of Scout stuff, etc. and has given very little trouble.

I agree that rain does come in through the open window when it is raining but I can't remember a car where this doesn't happen.

The radio has had to be replaced the security code was not recorded in the manual by the last owner.

The air-con has gone toes up, but then the car is 11 years old and the speaker grills are at a perfect height for kids' feet ... At 105,000 miles it has just had it's first engine fault - a spark pack has gone the way of the Dodo but even then it is still driveable.

It does use fuel around town, but this shouldn't be a surprise to anyone buying a 2.3 engine car that weighs 2 tonnes and has the aerodynamics of a bingo hall. On a motorway run, I get better than 30 MPG with a full car and trailer, as it cruises at 70 MPH on almost no throttle and will give 300+ miles from a tankful.

It is a bit tired now and the suspension could do with some help, but it can still be pushed along at a surprisingly quick pace when empty.

I'll be buying a replacement soon but I am honestly reluctant to let this one go.

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“Excellent people carrier. Excellent cruise on motor...”

★★★★☆

written by on 16/02/2010

Excellent people carrier. Excellent cruise on motor way. Bags of space. Good value for money despite new gearbox (link bolt dropped into gearbox)£1300. New clutch £400 (The alps a challenge for any vehicle fully loaded). Tyres expensive £100+ (Make sure you get the correct tyres they must be re-enforced). Cruise control packed up (common problem) not fixed. Windscreen wipers packed up now fixed after pulling apart linkage/cleaning/greasing etc (make sure make a note of the correct position of gears)

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“Great car for carrying passengers and generally...”

★★★☆☆

written by on 06/01/2010

Great car for carrying passengers and generally reliable but the VW built automatic transmission fitted on the 2.3 models of this year is apparently prone to trouble and is an expensive replacement.

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“Purchased 2nd hand about 6yrs ago with c60k on the...”

★★★☆☆

written by on 12/10/2009

Purchased 2nd hand about 6yrs ago with c60k on the clock. It has apart from the expected electrical gremlins (removed all interior light bulbs!) been very reliable & at 120K mls has just passed another MOT today only requiring some minor work on the wiring on the boot door. Performance is more than ample for a car of this nature (I drive a Porsche 911, this is partners car), economy is OK though obviously not a diesel, refinement, ride, road noise etc not up to more modern standards but car is over 10yrs old! Very practical with 7 seats (though only 6 full seatbelts) & it is huge! We have had 4 adults & 3 kids with luggage for a weeks holiday on a 200ml trip with no complaints! Our aircon even still works! For what its worth to sell on we're going to keep it & run it into the ground, especially now it has 12mths MOT!

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“I purchased a new galaxy in 2001. Its now done...”

★★★★☆

written by sallybee64 on 02/09/2009

I purchased a new galaxy in 2001. Its now done 87000miles. Problems I've had are from first day broke down, leaking thermostat casing - replaced. Air con not working , replaced matrix, aircon broke replace relay, replaced relay again within 12 months. An thats it!
For a car as complex as the Galaxy and the way we use it I would recommend it to anyone - BUT remember these cars cost £20K + for a reason - its not a Fiesta and parts can be pricey. A full exhaust system £500 - but I haven't had to replace it yet so 8 years aint bad. It will cost soon I know and I've budgeted £600 for all the bits but I believe it is wear and tear.
Re Galaxy front end vibration - Often occurs with incompatable pads and discs. Don't bother with Ford, just buy decent after market parts, half the price and no problems.

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“i have owned a 2001 galaxy ghia for a while now! it...”

★★☆☆☆

written by xmrdunnx on 03/06/2009

i have owned a 2001 galaxy ghia for a while now! it has done 150,000 miles and has been lpg converted from new! once you flick it over to lpg its more cost efective on fuel than the 2008 1.2 fiesta i own!!!! loosing the awful fuel consumption when it runs on petrol!!!! but other than that what a boat!!! so slugish up hills, and the only time it doesnt rattle is when all the seats are sat in! and even then the dash drives me mad!!!! im adding a supercharger to it from a corrado G60 which ups the power to over 200bhp for a few hundred quid!!! oh and my air con is broke too!!!!

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“Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia car is very spacious. Problems...”

★★★☆☆

written by on 22/05/2009

Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia car is very spacious. Problems with cruise control dont know where to turn, tried lots of garages, keep saying its a relay.

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“The Ford Galaxy 2.3 has all the toys with it being the...”

★★★☆☆

written by excelsior on 13/04/2009

The Ford Galaxy 2.3 has all the toys with it being the Ghia model and the kids love the privacy glass in the back. Love the 12v sockets in the back so we can put the cool box in the back for long journeys, captain seats in the front so we can turn them around and play games with kids if we get where we're going and it's pouring with rain. gr8 motor only had it for about two weeks but so far so good - it's the 2.3 ghia on a y plate.

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“I have only one criticism - a major one. The design of...”

★★★★☆

written by on 19/10/2008

I have only one criticism - a major one. The design of the spare tyre retaining mechanism on my old model is awful. It frequently breaks - like mine did. How have Ford geared their mighty Empire to solve the problem on newer models? Simple - According to my info - you haven't got a spare tyre, just a repair kit! How daft is that? I cannot believe that Ford would do such a thing. What happened to research and development?

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“Just about everything has gone wrong with my Ford...”

★☆☆☆☆

written by on 26/05/2008

Just about everything has gone wrong with my Ford Galaxy, has cost me a fortune to repair, only 2001 reg but new gearbox, clutch, 2 exhausts and tyres every 4 months, lots and lots of repairs.

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“Having owned this Galaxy for 5 years and reading other...”

★★★★★

written by TitaniumX on 13/07/2007

Having owned this Galaxy for 5 years and reading other reviews, I can only assume everyone that it is those who have trouble are writing the reviews, whilst the others are still driving!

I can honestly say only two things have gone wrong in the 5 years I have owned this car. The front antiroll bar link failed (£29 from ford) and the drivers door speaker became intermittent (faulty wiring in the door - easy fix though). Other than that this car has been ultra reliable and as we top the 140K miles it still drives like it only has the 37K we bought it with.

The only niggle is the MPG, 24>28 is the common for us - but you can get this up by adapting the driving style. Galaxy's are built to cruise and the weight behind them means you can take your foot of the pedal and just roll without it slowing down anywhere near as much as a conventional car.

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Written on: 13/12/2010

I found this review very helpful because...it has given me renewed confidence to go ahead and buy one.

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“Noise from engine at 27k miles - Ford didn't want to...”

★★☆☆☆

written by keith hammond on 07/11/2006

Noise from engine at 27k miles - Ford didn't want to know. Noise worsened at 31k and drive plate cracked - Out of warranty and guess what, Ford did not want to know. Thanks for nothing and a £610.00 repair bill elsewhere. Oh yeah - air con is also no good - I've had it re-gassed twice.

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“Have had my Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia in and out of the...”

★★★☆☆

written by angiebabe42 on 04/11/2006

Have had my Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia in and out of the workshops so many times I can't count, to have the air conditioning looked at. Ford finally replaced the whole system. Out of warranty now and it's packed up again!

Likewise the windscreen wiper motor regularly blew fuses (Ford said we must have tried using the wipers when they were frozen to the screen, we hadn't) but after numerous times in the workshop to have a fault find on it, they replaced the motor, now less than two years on, and the motor has packed up again!

Intermittent fault with central locking which immobilises the car for no reason, can sometimes take 10 minutes before it will start. Has been into the workshop numerous times throughout its history but they've not been able to pinpoint the fault!

Other than these electrical faults, the car has been great for what it was designed for. It is very comfortable on long journeys (except in hot weather) and has been a real workhorse.

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Asked by Tiaandben on 9th April 2017 Report this content
Need to have warning lights on dash explained. Can anyone help?

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Asked by daveyboy65 on 10th January 2015 Report this content
Does anyone know where I can find the starter motor on our Ford Galaxy as mine has packed up?  I want to change it, along with the A/C compression pump. Thanks if you can help.

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Asked by mark.crittenden.3 on 27th May 2014 Report this content
I have a 52 reg auto Galaxy which has the following fault: Lights on the dashboard stay on when engine is off and car is locked. not the warning lights just the lights for the speedo and the others that should light up with sidelights. Does anyone have any idea what could be causing this I would be grateful of the help? 

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Asked by tajs on 16th December 2013 Report this content
power steering malfunction keeps popping up on the dashboard? ford are taking their time to diagnose the problem. ford said it was initially a battery fault, change battery still the same problem. Ford are now saying their is a wire issue somewhere rusted or broken in these 3 areas abs module, bcm, pcm. please advice how long does this take to find the faulty cable and how long to repair and how much should it cost?

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