Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia Reviews

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Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia
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Average Ratings for Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia

  • Performance3.5 stars
  • Practicality4.2 stars
  • Reliability3.2 stars
  • Value for Money3.1 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.3 stars
  • Overall Rating3.2 stars

51 Reviews For Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia

  • Guest 12th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    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!

  • sallybee64 Rank: Corporal 2nd Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    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 ...

  • xmrdunnx 3rd Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    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 ...

  • Guest 22nd May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    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.

  • excelsior Rank: Lance Corporal 13th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    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.

  • Guest 19th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    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?

  • Guest 26th May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    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.

  • TitaniumX 13th Jul 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    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 1 ...

  • keith hammond 7th Nov 2006

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    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.

  • angiebabe42 4th Nov 2006

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    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 ...

  • pandrew Rank: Corporal 20th Apr 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Lots of people complain about the Galaxy but I think it's a great car.

    We've had one for 3 years and have 4 children. There is loads of room and we don't have any problems with space. When we go on holiday we add a roof box and have plenty of capacity.

    As long as you remember it's a big MPV and not a sporty saloon/estate you'll be fine. We had an estate before but it was too cramped and the Galaxy gives us all the space we need.

    It's not a fashion statement but we don't care. The equipm ...

  • JohnEvans 13th Apr 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    What a load of moaners below. This is my second Ford Galaxy. This one has done 265,000 miles! Petrol engine. Same clutch same exhaust!
    Has had 2 coil packs and 1 extra set of discs all around.
    It was hammered as hard as it could be, up hill, down dale and around the bend. Has never let me down. Was only serviced every 20k miles by mistake. (sales guy!)
    My third will be delivered in July 06.
    Goes like a rocket, I guess after 260k miles I've loosened the engine up a little.

  • George111 26th Jan 2006

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    I replaced my very expensive Ford Galaxy windscreen wiper motor just a year ago and there are already signs of it deteriorating again.

  • tanba Rank: Lance Corporal 12th Jan 2006

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    I wouldn't buy a Ford Galaxy again. Bought it new, 2002 model, and have been beset with problems including almost 18 monthly replacement of brake discs and brake pads. The front tyres also need far too frequent replacement and at around £110 per tyre, that is a very expensive regular replacement.
    The aircon in the rear has been faulty.
    Servicing has been horrendous and expensive. I've been completely put off Ford garages.
    It is a very thirsty vehicle. There is far too much rattling in ...

  • johnnrossetti 18th Aug 2005

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    I don't like the Ford Galaxy for the reasons stated above, but the dealer service departments are what really hurt. I find the vision out of the windscreen very limited and in particular there is a constant blind spot when turning left or right, where pedestrians can become invisible. The car has done 156000 miles, partly because I cannot afford to change it, and recently after a dealer forgot to check the spark plugs, I was told I needed a new engine, (£4750) I took it to a local garage w ...

  • Mark Selby Rank: Lance Corporal 1st Jul 2005

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Does what is is designed to do - carries seven adults or after leaving seats somewhere, can take a three piece suite. Seats are heavy, but easy to fix if you have a strong back. Handles very well for a big van and by using gears, with seats out and air-con off, will mix it with the best of saloon cars on winding country roads - and you can see over walls. More power would make this unbeatable, especailly if fuel use did not increase - 25 mpg average.

    Lots of little faults when new, but deale ...

  • welshbird 23rd Jun 2005

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    This Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia is the first People Carrier type vehicle I have been given for work, performance and engine wise it's OK - but the interior and creature comforts necessary for long journeys are in urgent need of a make-over

  • slholland 16th Jun 2005

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia - I get a private lease car every 3 years. This time (2 years ago) I was going to have one of the new Espace's. Because of constant problems with delivery, I opted for a Galaxy instead. What a mistake that was.

    I find the car uncomfortable, the seats are difficult to remove. I have done 45,000 miles in two years and am on the second clutch already.

    The air contitioning broke after about six weeks of ownership and the service signal always seems to be on.

    I wish I ha ...

  • johnman Rank: Lance Corporal 31st May 2005

    Reviewer rating: 0 stars


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    The Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia is the worst I've had. sub standard service history, T reg air con is better than newer 51 plate and what moron designs drink holders to be placeover audio /radio?

  • WellContent 4th Jan 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    There is a lot of whingeing from the other reviewers. Maybe the petrol Ford Galaxy People Carriers are a bad choice?

    But try this for size: 182,000 miles (yes, one hundred and eighty two thousand) from my 2001 Y-reg diesel - and still on the original clutch and gearbox, returning 41.26 overall mpg from new (including very high motorway speeds and frequent 7-passenger + luggage loads) and, apart from regular servicing including cambelts only track rod ends and brake discs replaced.

    I'll upd ...