User Reviews Ford Galaxy

= 78%* = 104 km/u = 17%

i have come from a discovery to a galaxy and could not be more pleased with the car. im a bit of a landrover fan but if i had to be honest the galaxy is a lot better drive on the road and gives you the confidence to overtake with ease. mud and snow tyres on the front should get you across most grass on site. 9/10 score.

= 85%* = 105 km/u = 16%

Dont know it's on the back, great on diesel,

= 91%* = 102 km/u = 15%

we are first time caravaners but i have towed many things with 4wd and vans etc, the galaxy performs well and at no time has it felt unstable towing a large caravan, it cruises easilly on the motorway and as yet has not struggled with any hills, i agree with the mud and snow tyres as our caravan is twin axle the galaxy soon slips on wet grass or mud. 9/10 score

= 82%* = 102 km/u = 16%

The Galaxy is an excellent tow car. We cross the English Channel twice a year and tow more than 5000 miles annually. I average 30mpg with a tandem on the roof. The caravan behaves perfectly and the car never misses a beat. 560 miles in one day was slightly ambitious - but no aches or pains - all very relaxed. I would recommend a Galaxy to anyone.

= 77%* = 105 km/u = 17%

Caravan is a Fleetwood Garland 185/5 (24.5 ft long) 1450kgs max authorised weight.The Ford Galaxy 130ps tows it well averaging 26-27mpg on a run and it climbs any hills easily.Not dissapointed with this choice of car.

= 72%* = 103 km/u = 16%

I would recommend a Galaxy to anyone.
I forget sometimes that I am towing my caravan, there is so much power I am hitting 60mph with no problems.
Although my caravan is quite light, there are 2 adults and 4 children, and 5 bikes, and everything else plus the kitchen sink now and again.

= 81%* = 102 km/u = 15%

really pleased with my galaxy. had a 2.3 petrol witch i thought pulled well but this one is better. six gear is not really useable but not been on motorway yet. stick it in cruise at 50 and you are set. love it!

= 82%* = 97 km/u = 29%

The Ford Galaxy is a good towcar. The automatic gearbox works well while towing and really makes it easy to drive with caravan. With two persons in the car and some luggage on a level road you will run in 5th gear well under 2000 rpm. The car is stable and you will normally not experience influence from the caravan. Acceleration is quite good, but the frontwheels can slip a little on wet roads from standstill, especially on uphill position. You may also experience some Turbo lag, when starting with fast acceleration. Braking works well. I have not measured fuelecononomy, but expect it to be around 9-11l/100km. The tank holds 70 liters, but if you press the metal clip in the filler hose, you can utilise the expansion volume as well, up to 14 liters extra. So you can drive all day without refueling. The car is a very good long distance cruiser with high seating position, armrest, good firm seats and a reasonable noiselevel in 5th gear. Driving with to people there is space for two bicycles in the rear. We use the Thule indoor bike rack which is excellent. I have not tried to drive with full load in car and caravan, but expect that it wil have a rather serious impact on performance. Also it seems from other peoples experience, that it increases the risk of failure in the automatic gearbox.

= 74%* = 104 km/u = 30%

Just bought a Ford Galaxy as a towcar, 05 plate TDI 1.9 Zetec Auto. It towed very well with not issues. It proved to be a very good tug and stable, returning about 24/26 MPG. I was a little wary of buying and towing with an auto at first but have no regrets. I have to say it's a lot easier all round than a manual vehicle. I had the van fully loaded as was the Galaxy.

= 76%* = 98 km/u = 15%

We've had our Galaxy 1.9TDI 110BHP, for just under a year. Excellent car highly recommended!
Just bought our Lunar Zenith 6 last weekend. Towed 135 miles home, no problems. Pulls well, cruise control set to just under 60mph, maintained it all the way home, up and down hills too.

Very pleased with this combination, however there's not much left in reserve. When a bus was about to join the motorway I floored it just to leave him room to pull out behind us, not a lot happened, so I braked and let him out infront of us. So to remedy this I think I'll fit a power boost box, you know the one's that plug into the loom by the fuel pump, they up the boost and adjust the fuelling. About £50 on eBay, boosts power from 110bhp to 138 bhp, then it really will be spot on.

50mpg solo, 30 towing caravan, not bad I reckon.

= 87%* = 99 km/u = 17%

having towed for a number of years, moving up to a bigger caravan has made the Galaxy seem a bit lightweight. Struggles up hill in the wet, normal motorway driving is fine, feels like you are being pushed coming down hill. Wet grass for pitching is very much a case of don't stop.

= 83%* = 99 km/u = 18%

The Galaxy sruggles pulling away from stationary until the turbo cuts in. Once moving the towing performance is adequate. Dropping down a gear or two provides plenty of power for safe overtaking, but do not stop on wet grass or mud.

= 80%* = 101 km/u = 18%

The car feels and sounds like it is being punished if the road is anything but level or downhill.

= 77%* = 97 km/u = 14%

Hill starts hard on the clutch but once rolling power ok to get to towing speeds and easy to keep as long as you use the gears and power band. very stable and good on fuel economy as long as you take it steady

= 84%* = 100 km/u = 17%

Tows really well. Very stable. Excellent on smooth French roads, can even tow in 6th gear at legal limit.

= 88%* = 100 km/u = 17%

Towing with 110bhp adequate on flat at steady 60mph, but not much more for overtaking. On steep hills will pull steadily in fourth. Fuel economy good for towing 1500kg twin axle.

= 80%* = 99 km/u = 17%

Tows fine on roads so long as you dont do 60mph up a hill when it overheats. Wasted pounds and pounds to get it fixed all to no avail. Perhaps we just got a bad one.
Hopeless on grass with any dampness in it, stick to hard standing apart from the summer

= 84%* = 99 km/u = 16%

motorway driving very steady,not as good for overtaking or steep hill climbs,but ok in 6th gear.

= 78%* = 101 km/u = 17%

2004 Galaxy 1.9Tdi (115) towing a Bailey S6 Bretagne. First time to caravaning so nothing to compare, but very happy with this outfit. Had no problems towing; cruises on the motorway, turbo kicks in when needed. Luggage space with two kids fantastic - can't see why this vehicle is not often rated !!!

= 86%* = 99 km/u = 16%

really impressed with my galaxy diesel 115bhp.I had previuosly pulled a baailey senator oklahoma easily but now I am now pulling a heavier 6 berth aventura 340 and performance has been impressive. I dont feel like I am struggling. Keep a clean air filter ( I change between services) and you will have no problems

= 88%* = 99 km/u = 15%

never a problem with this combination even with the caravan been 2.5 mts wide.The galaxy pulled well in all gears and no problem with inclines as long as long as not caught out in the wrong gear.Tows every bit as good as my mitsuibishi pajero.

= 86%* = 99 km/u = 16%

Always impressed with this tow car, although pulls a bit on long uphill stretches, found if you lighten the coachman and put into the car it pulls better

= 86%* = 99 km/u = 16%

Always impressed with this tow car, although pulls a bit on long uphill stretches, found if you lighten the coachman and put into the car it pulls better

= 65%* = 105 km/u = 19%

Have to check that the van is still on the back! Easy to speed up by mistake, even with 2 kids, 2 adults and car loaded to the rafters incl roofbox. Had no probs.

= 78%* = 102 km/u = 10%

i've towed with an astra 2.0 tdi and it was terrible so i traded that in for a vectra 2.0sri again terrible so we decided to go for a galaxy ours is the 2.3 petrol and it is perfect in every way we went to dorset last summer around 350 miles never missed a beat hardly knew i was towing and it returned 28 mpg can t fault this car at all

= 81%* = 105 km/u = 11%

This car towed ok on the flat and cruised easily at 60mph. However, on hills it really struggled. We frequently got down to third gear on motorway inclines. We have traded in for a diesel Volvo and hope this will be better.

= 87%* = 104 km/u = 10%

the ford galaxy pulls my sprite fine. the car has good road manners if not pushed hard with van on.

= 86%* = 102 km/u = 17%

Having previously driven a 2.0L Galaxy, the 2.3 is a far better option. The extra power of the larger engine is most welcome, and it is possible to find yourself hitting NSL if you don't keep an eye on your speed. Power is available throughout the rev range, and the brakes seem more impressive too. As you would expect, hills are taken competently.
Having the Auto gearbox has also been of use, but I have yet to sample the unit on a steep downhill slope. The 'box can be switched to a 'tiptronic' style, where gear selection is manual. This also seems to work well, but again I have yet to try this on a steep hill.
On motorways, the 2.3 still suffers a little from sideways deflections from the largest vans and lorries, but to a lesser extent than the 2.0L

= 108%* = 203 km/u = 11%

perfect pulls great even with this old heavy van on its back plus with my wife and i and 5 children i thought it would struggle but there is no problem been away 5 times this year done over 3000 miles sorted

= 81%* = 117 km/u = 12%

The Galaxy 2.8 V6 has been for the last few years an excellent towcar. We now have the Bailey provence having towed a Swift Challenger before with same towcar. Great towcar loads of power, more importantly low down torque, very relaxed towing. With back seats removed loads of space to load up car rather than van. All in all great tow car...Auto 4x4 would seem perfect towcar.....hope to get auto 4x4 when change car....

= 83%* = 119 km/u = 12%

ford galaxy 2.8 v6 well what can i say,plenty of power (low down) need that extra for an overtake drop it to 3rd and your off ,pulls the avondale dart 630-6 (twin axel )like a dream ,a bit heavy on fuel if you hammer it though .when cruising very cumfy.

= 68%* = 87 km/u = 12%

i would say my galaxy has not given use any problems atall & is very good on fuel

= 79%* = 95 km/u = 15%

My Elddis was manufactured in Jan 1977 and has a MTPLM of 1400kg which is approx 50kg lighter than the new model.It tows very well and the combined unit is lively considering it is the max towing weight for my Ford.I am very impressed with the quality finish of the caravan and was the main reason I traded my Abbey impression for it ,together with the weight of the caravan.

= 80%* = 101 km/u = 18%

Owned the Geist for 2 years. Currently towing with a 2.8 shogun LWB. Looking to shortly change over to a galaxy. Reports are excellent for the ford and towing limits are well within the weight of the geist. However the jocky wheel sits low to the gound even when stored in the highest level possible. I have looked at replacing the internal jocky for a side fixing mount. This would allow for better ground clearance when stored away.
Looking forward to towing with the Galaxy and will report back.

= 80%* = 100 km/u = 18%

Towed with this Galaxy for about 18 months. Seems to have plenty of power in all conditions. On motorways and dual carriageways 60 mph is easily maintained in 6th gear. Compared to the old Galaxy the gear ratios seem better chosen meaning it is possible to pull away on mud or wet grass, which was near impossible with my old one. The biggest problem encountered with this outfit is keeping the speed down to the legal limits. I found the old style Galaxy a good towcar, the new Galaxy I have found to be better.

= 83%* = 99 km/u = 18%

have an 08 plate bought march, tows like a dream don,t know why I did,nt buy one sooner. Had a nissan terrano2 before and the galaxy tows better, It does more to the gallon towing also. when on site and caravan unhitched it does 15 - 20 mls, per gallon more than the terrano which at todays prices for diesel has got to be good.

= 78%* = 101 km/u = 18%

Had my 07 plate Galaxy for over a year now and it is by far the best towcar I have had. Has tons of power and on the motorway the trouble is keeping the speed down to the legal limit. One thing I have noticed is that the fuel consumption on mine is better if we keep away from 6th gear at all times - even on the motorway. Would recommend this towcar.

= 69%* = 106 km/u = 20%

We have had the galaxy for 18 months and it has towed very well around the north of england and also on our annual foreign trip which last year was all the way to the costa brava in north spain. Overtaking is easily achieved on motorways and the trouble is keeping the speed down to 60mph. It pulls amazing well in 5th all day and if terain is relatively flat and not overly hilly 6th gear pulls well too. Towed from NYorks to Dover then Calais (via Paris) to Lourdes, in 2 days at a regular speed most of the way with no bother! I wouldn't want the 1.8tdci and enjoy the 2.0 tdci with cruise control which is ideal on the paege!!! Fully recommend this a tow car and loads of room for 5wks worth of gear!!!

= 80%* = 101 km/u = 19%

I have a 58 plate Galaxy Ghia 2.0 tdci 103 kW/138 bhp. We tow our Adria Adora 532LT with no problems at all. The usual fuel consuption is around 41mpg and with the van on aroud 38.7 mpg. That will do for me! As others have said the only thing is keeping the speed down. The standard mirrors are also v good, our van is a wide one at 7'6" and I can see almost as much in the car mirrors as in the extended towing mirrors. darn, could have saved £50. Well recomended 10 out of 10

= 87%* = 102 km/u = 19%

Have had the Galaxy for three years fron new. Is a fantastic all round car and tows really well. Have taken it across to South of France each year. Would recommend this vehicle. MPG when towing with Swift Charisma (1452 kg) is about 24. Not bad for a heavy caravan.
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= 95%* = 99 km/u = 16%

I have a 56 plate Galaxy Ghia (X) 2.0 tdci towing the 8m double axel Corona and it does really well. When I bought the van, everyone asked if I had a FWD to tow it with and seemed surprised that I would attempt it with the Galaxy. I get 22 mpg, and have had no trouble except for a small argument with a gate (which I can hardly blame the car for!). I also get 38/39 mpg without the van, which is much better than most FWDs for the rest of the year. Overall, the best people carrier and the best towcar I have ever driven!

= 83%* = 100 km/u = 18%

I have an 09 Plate Galaxy Ghia 2.0tdci and can reflect what the previous people have said. the car will tow all day in sixth on cruise control. I have had three previous Mark 2 Galaxy's but this is one is by far the best at towing. I aim to achieve 26 mpg whilst towing. Stongly recommended

= 78%* = 101 km/u = 35%

So far so good as they say, have not had any problems so far touring with this unit, accelleration and handling still very good when caravan loaded and car loaded with a family of five. Very stable leaves your position on the road very secure, and still plenty of pull in reserve!

= 83%* = 99 km/u = 34%

thought the caravan had come off after years towing with a picasso this is superb outfit only problem is staying awake effortless now only if the awning was easier to erect holidays would be easy

= 88%* = 108 km/u = 19%

I have a 08 ford galaxy 2.2 diesel and a 2005 Bailey senetor twin axle. I have towed with a couple of times it is a good towing car best on motorways easy to keep 60mph. It is also good on the hill climber having little trouble. The mpg is harmally around 40 but when towing it goes to around a impressive 35-36. It is a alround good towing car.

* Calculated weight ratio according to the British Towing Code (loaded weight caravan / kerb weight car)