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Ford Galaxy II recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns
2
of 4 versions affected
2
official RappelConso notices
2

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

VersionRecalls
  • 1.8 TDCi 125Diesel · 125 hp
  • 2.0 TDCi 140Diesel · 140 hp
  • 2.0 essence 145Petrol · 145 hp
  • 1.6 EcoBoost 160Petrol · 160 hp
No documented recall

Each campaign in detail

  1. Rappel : joints toriques d'injecteurs (2013)

    Manufacturer recall

    Un rappel d'octobre 2013 concerne des Galaxy produits entre le 12 janvier 2012 et le 11 février 2013 : le joint torique de certains injecteurs peut avoir été endommagé au montage dans la culasse, avec une fuite de carburant possible (Caradisiac). Fiches-auto.fr et CarVerif citent le même rappel, avec remplacement de la rampe commune et des joints.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.8 TDCi 125, 2.0 TDCi 140
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Rappel : plateau presseur d'embrayage (2009-2013)

    Manufacturer recall

    Fiches-auto.fr signale un rappel pour le plateau presseur de l'embrayage mécanique, qui peut rompre en raison d'une faiblesse, sur les modèles assemblés entre 2009 et 2013 (moteurs non précisés).

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Single source so far: to be confirmed.

    Versions
    1.8 TDCi 125, 2.0 TDCi 140
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

  • 14 October 2026 — Le filtre à particules diesel (dpf) peut être fissuré sur les véhicules ecoblue diesel de 2,0 l et ecoblue de 1,5 l. Cela pourrait entraîner le non-respect par les véhicules du contrôle technique requis par la loi, étant donné que les émissions de suie à l’échappement peuvent être supérieures à la limite autorisée.

    Models or references
    Focus / c-max / transit connect / galaxy / s-max / mondeo / kuga voiture de tourisme.
    Risk
    Environnement
    Official notice (new tab)

  • 2 August 2022 — Les boulons de bras de commande d’origine sur la suspension arrière sont sujets à la corrosion, ce qui peut les faire échouer. Par conséquent, la commande de direction du véhicule sera altérée, ce qui augmentera le risque d’accident.

    Models or references
    S-max, galaxy voiture de tourisme
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

  1. Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
  2. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
  3. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

ModelRecallsKnown faultsReliability
Ford Galaxy III323.5/5
Ford S-Max II223.5/5
Volkswagen Sharan I054.0/5
Volkswagen Sharan II353.0/5
Renault Espace III053.5/5
Opel Zafira B143.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Ford Galaxy II had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Ford Galaxy II: Rappel : joints toriques d'injecteurs (2013) ; Rappel : plateau presseur d'embrayage (2009-2013).

Which versions of the Ford Galaxy II are affected?

Affected versions: 1.8 TDCi 125 (2), 2.0 TDCi 140 (2). No documented recall for: 2.0 essence 145, 1.6 EcoBoost 160.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Ford Galaxy II?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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