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An update of my Motability Galaxy, No faults after 2½ years except for two rear bulbs being replaced. I know it is a low mileage car having only done just over 24,000 miles up to now. It's extr | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
This is the first car I have had from new and at first was very wary of faults developing in the first few months as you read in reports for other cars. I am pleased to report that I have had no probl | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
I purchased a new style galaxy, immediately noticed a vibration and smell of diesel. New flywheel and injector seals but still same problems and dealer and manufacturer unable to fix it. <br>Any | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
Very impressive MPV with great turbo diesel engine from VW that returns 45mpg in town. Loads of space, rear seats heavy to take out but better than a van for taking kids stuff to uni. Ive had mine fiv | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
This is my first people carrier and I am delighted with it. Some minor glitches, aircon condenser needed to be replaced (approx ?‚?£475) but was done under Ford warranty after a bit of haggling! | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
had the car for a year not one problem the kids love it | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
Bought when 6 month old with 6K on the clock. <br>Later found AC was broken, so was the the cruise control. <br>AC failed three times in the 2.5 years we had it <br>Either compressor | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
Had this car from new, now 90,000 miles on the clock. Fuel economy really good for such a heavy car - 43mpg. Tyre wear also good, a set will last 45000 miles. The car drives well, tows well, and ha | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
Excellent all round , have found to be very reliable, <br>and great on diesel ~44 MPG. Big car loads of room ,would recomend to any family. Powerful and fast for a diesel. Ford have repaired any | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
Best people carrier Available ... did major research on alternatives and the Galaxy Tdi came up tops in every way - Size , fuel consumption etc. <br>Absolutely delighted with performance and han | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
We purchased our galaxy this week 90k for a very low price due to body work repairs, this work is now done and the car looks and drives very well a great choice, the only silly thing wrong is the cloc | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
This is the second Galaxy TDi Ive owned, and I love it; with 3 squabbling kids and a nutter of a dog to transport the length and breadth of the country on a regular basis, its a winner. <br>The | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
Bought second hand in 2001 with 86,000 miles on the clock. <br>Pleasure to drive with a very competent engine that never seems to run out of power. It has now done 116,000 miles and has had two | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
Good but not great. Sounds harsh and let down badly by after sales back-up. Souns noisy at best and not smooth enough. Resale not great. | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
My company Galaxy thus far has been great to drive giving on average 45mpg on the motorway & even around town. It loves the motorway & would sit there all day,……. | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
A good car, with 40+MPG. Very flexible for carrying people or loads. Some annoying rattles from trim. Exhaust Gas Recircualtion Valve failed, leaving it stranded for 10days when it had done 45k miles | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
I have had this car for 4 years now, and it has done 48K miles generally the car is a fantastic load lugger, and is very comfortable, but I have had quite a few problems these being Water ingress to | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
Recently bought a 1997 petrol 2000 cc Galaxy on70K Nice car, a bit sluggish when full. Trim does seem a bit dodgy with ashtray breaking and trim coming away from doors at the top next to windows. Any | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
Very practical and frugal. Excellent motorway cruise Average air conditioning and poor visibility forwards in bad weather due to lateral limit of wiper Engine replaced at 90K due to seizing after wat | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
Great car. Must be down to the VW Power unit. Easily gets over 45 mpg. For its size this car can shift. | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
Nice car, shame about the reliability Bought at 3 years old and ran fine for 6 months. Then came problems - mainly associated with an intermittent failure to start. Spent 4 months in main dealers. En | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
Overall impressions of car are very good, with a practical and economical load lugger However have had problems with water ingress to front passenger footwell; anyone any suggestions? | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
Bought from the MD of a company with 96,000 miles on the clock (of the car, not the MD). Drives nicely with good visibility. Ford auto box tends to hesitate and think about changing up, but doesnt. V | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
Purchased car when only 6 months old 39000 on clock now has done 87000 no problems. Very reliable fantastic fuel economy. | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
Great to drive and fuel economy BUT brakes failed at 30k suspension repairs at 50k and gearbox failed at 74k. Dealers strive to make life difficult. Trying to get servicing or repairs done has defini | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
Had my Galaxy from new. Now done 120000 - VW diesel engine run-in at last! Very economical and versatile, cruises beautifully at 80. Main defect - Aircon losing gas regularly -needed new exchanger (b | |||||||||||||
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Owner PeachorLemon_Archive Posted in Ford Galaxy Comments 0 | |||||||||||||
Great car and very reliable. No noisy rattles and goes very well. Only problem is heavy condensation on the windows rear side windows, especially when 5 adults in the car. By condensation, I mean the | |||||||||||||
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