Common Problems with the
2015 Ford Galaxy Mk3

Like the S-Max, the Galaxy heavy body accelerates DMF wear especially on cars used for family hauling or towing. Symptoms include rattling at idle that stops when the clutch is pressed, vibration through the pedals and judder on pull-away.

The Galaxy Mk3 and S-Max share a known EPAS rack issue where the piston inside the rack can disintegrate losing internal pressure. This clogs the reservoir filter and can starve the pump of fluid. Replacing the pump without replacing the rack will cause the new pump to fail again.

The AdBlue injector or NOX sensors on the Euro 6 EcoBlue diesels frequently fail, putting the car into a countdown mode where it will refuse to start once the miles reach zero.

The Galaxy is a heavy car often used for school runs and short trips. The DPF clogs faster in these conditions and regeneration fails if the car cannot reach motorway speeds for long enough.

The Galaxy long coolant pipes running to the rear climate control can leak or block. The front thermostat housing and expansion tank are also common leak points. Rear passengers may notice weak or no heat if the rear pipes are blocked.