Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia V Reg. Thoughts pse

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Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia V Reg. Thoughts pse
29 July 2009, 1:41 PM

Tony1
Joined 29 Mar 2008
22 posts

I am thinking of buying this vehicle. Can anyone provide me with input for any problems that I may have to look at when purchasing the vehicle.

I know that on other Ford's the computer system sometimes plays up.

If anyone has any experience (good or bad) and can provide some obvious pointers what to look for and common faults I would be obliged.

Thanks

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Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia V Reg. Thoughts pse
29 July 2009, 2:53 PM

bedford keys
Joined 23 Jan 2006
148 posts

door locks,wiring corrodes, computer that controls alarm, windows and central locking that fits under front passenger seat , wiper linkage ,rear heater[works off exhaust] parts expensive, dont forget its not really a ford its a vw sharan rebadged, colin

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Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia V Reg. Thoughts pse
29 July 2009, 5:09 PM

Tony1
Joined 29 Mar 2008
22 posts

Thanks for that Colin. Will bear all that in mind when I look at vehicle. Really appreciate your comments.

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Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia V Reg. Thoughts pse
29 July 2009, 6:50 PM

Al's Pug
Joined 7 Feb 2005
1735 posts

two of my work colleagues have had Galaxys, probs include:- abs c/l a/c e/m auto box exhaust mounts rear shocks and fuses blowing for no apparant reasons !

both have now GOT RID

first got a Seat Ahlambra diesel auto and luvs it, the other a Zafira not sure which model she left on maternity soon after.

Al

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Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia V Reg. Thoughts pse
30 July 2009, 1:43 PM

Tony1
Joined 29 Mar 2008
22 posts

Thanks for that. I had spotted the above vehicle going for about £1500. In view of the number of adverse comments I have received re galaxy's I think I will be steering clear. - Only reason I was after another MPV, was because we have another grandchild on the way.

From other reviews I have done on MPV's from what I gather the Toyota Lucidia/Estima is a good buy. I have owned one previously, on a 'N' plate, I must of been unfortunate because the cylinder head went on it. I had it done and it went again. Other reviews on Toyota MPV, have all been positive. (thanks again for thoughts on the galaxy)

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Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia V Reg. Thoughts pse
15 August 2009, 2:32 PM

Edited by sian8401 15 August 2009, 2:35 PM

sian8401
Joined 6 Aug 2008
19 posts

I have had two Galaxies, a P and an X now i have a 51. The first two were brilliant. The present one is a fully spec'd machine leather auto, and every extra ever placed on them. Just spent £3700 on the gearbox, and the ECU which caused the gearbox to blow in the first place. I will stay away from these top spec galaxies and infact galaxies built after y reg. they can be too problematical.The ECU had to be specially programmed 200 miles away after fitting to make the new gearbox change gear properly. A very luxurious pile of ****

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15 August 2009, 6:56 PM

bas saph
Joined 20 Dec 2007
2035 posts

toyota mpv do like to do head gaskets. might be worth getting it done before it goes if not been replaced or at least bank on it going. but far better than ford

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