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Ford Galaxy III recalls: manufacturer campaigns

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

manufacturer campaigns: 3
of 5 versions affected: 5
official RappelConso notice: 1

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.

Version	Recalls
1.5 EcoBoost 160Petrol · 160 hp 2.5 Hybrid 190Hybrid · 190 hp	12 V battery leak: overheating and fire risk Corroded rear suspension arm bolts
2.0 EcoBlue 150 manuelleDiesel · 150 hp 2.0 EcoBlue 150 BVA8Diesel · 150 hp 2.0 EcoBlue 190 AWDDiesel · 190 hp	12 V battery leak: overheating and fire risk Corroded rear suspension arm bolts Particulate filter that may crack on the 2.0 EcoBlue (recall 24E06)

Each campaign in detail

12 V battery leak: overheating and fire risk
Manufacturer recall
In 2019, Ford recalled around 322,000 Mondeo, S-Max and Galaxy vehicles built between February 2014 and February 2019: acid could leak near the negative terminal of the starter battery and disable the battery monitoring sensor, with a risk of overheating. The fix involves fitting an intermediate cable with a fuse at the dealership.
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
1.5 EcoBoost 160, 2.0 EcoBlue 150 manuelle, 2.0 EcoBlue 150 BVA8, 2.0 EcoBlue 190 AWD, 2.5 Hybrid 190
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Corroded rear suspension arm bolts
Manufacturer recall
Ford campaign 20S75 concerns Galaxy models built between 20 January 2015 and 18 February 2020: the original rear suspension arm bolts are prone to corrosion and can fail, impairing steering control and increasing the risk of an accident. The recall does not cover every vehicle from this period: check with the serial number at a dealership.
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
1.5 EcoBoost 160, 2.0 EcoBlue 150 manuelle, 2.0 EcoBlue 150 BVA8, 2.0 EcoBlue 190 AWD, 2.5 Hybrid 190
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Ford Galaxy : corrosion des boulons du bras de commande — Car-recalls.eu (new tab)
- Ford Galaxy (2015-2020) : campagne de rappel — eauto.org.ua (new tab)
Particulate filter that may crack on the 2.0 EcoBlue (recall 24E06)
Manufacturer recall
Recall 24E06 covers the particulate filter of Ford EcoBlue diesels, which can crack and cause the soot emission limit to be exceeded at the MOT test. Car-recalls.eu indicates Galaxy production concerned from 23 July 2019 to 3 June 2024; the ÖAMTC also lists the Galaxy 2.0 EcoBlue. Check with the serial number.
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
2.0 EcoBlue 150 manuelle, 2.0 EcoBlue 150 BVA8, 2.0 EcoBlue 190 AWD
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Ford Galaxy (2019 – 2024) : filtre à particules, rappel 24E06 — Car-recalls.eu (new tab)
- Ford : possible fissure du filtre à particules — ÖAMTC (new tab)

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

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

11 January 2019 — La plaque de pression d’embrayage peut se casser.
Models or references
C-max, focus, kuga, mondeo, s-max, galaxy une voiture de tourisme. Code de rappel de l’entreprise: 18s39
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

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.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Ford S-Max II	2	2	3.5/5
Renault Espace V	0	3	3.5/5
Peugeot 5008 II	0	4	2.0/5
Volkswagen Touran II	1	3	4.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Ford Galaxy III had?

We have documented 3 manufacturer recalls for the Ford Galaxy III: 12 V battery leak: overheating and fire risk ; Corroded rear suspension arm bolts ; Particulate filter that may crack on the 2.0 EcoBlue (recall 24E06).

Which versions of the Ford Galaxy III are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

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

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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