Ford Galaxy II 2.0 TDCi diesel can be purchased for approx. 25 thousand. zł. This is useful van, but will they last?
The first generation Ford Galaxy is a joint effort between Volkswagen and Ford. In the case of the Ford Galaxy II Ford to become independent and designed its biggest van, according to his own conception. I must admit that came out pretty good. Presented in 2006. Galaxy can like and proves that van does not have to be boring. And as presents to its usefulness and that today, after 10 years of career market, the car is worth considering?
When it comes to practicality, Ford Galaxy still represents a strong average in the class. Yes, it is not as large as several years Grand Voyager or Mercedes V-Class, but Grand Espace’owi IV gives way slightly and falls slightly better than for example. Citroën C8. Inside there are three rows of seats, which allow the transport of 7 persons.
Ford Galaxy is a good usability
From the front seats is a lot, in the second row of seats also travels nicely, while the two third-row seats (slightly smaller) satisfy mainly children (adults must pull the legs). You will find here lots of storage (including the armrest, under the front seats and the floor, in front of the front passenger, the ceiling and the top of the dashboard) and the cabin can arrange differently, which determines the capacity of the luggage compartment – min. 308 l (set of passengers on board), max. 2,325 l (journey in 2-man squad). For this you can count on high load capacity – 700 kg.
Hardware many car turns out to be rich and in better versions includes individually adjustable air conditioning for each row of seats, self-leveling suspension, leather upholstery, cruise control, xenon headlights and a panoramic roof. Also the range of engines is very rich (benzyniaki 1.6, 2.0 and 2.3 in several power and diesels: 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 and 2.2), but on the basis of advertisements quickly come to the conclusion that 80 per cent. offer a Galaxy 2.0 TDCi turbodiesel.
This successful drive, borrowed from the PSA and slightly modified by Ford, with whom we have a really good sentence. In the market you will find as many as four variants of the power unit (115, 130, 140 and 163 hp), but by far the most popular is the 140-PS variant. This is good news, because this version successfully combines a decent dynamics ( “hundred” in less than 11 s) with a reasonable combustion (average during the test was 6.4 l / 100 km), and this allows to use high potential of the chassis.
Ford Galaxy include the best of several years leading up vans – will satisfy the fathers of sports fishing line. Yes, on the elastic alignment chassis suffers comfort, but something for something.
Stan Ford Galaxy with the start of production is variable – these cars often have high mileage. Clearances appear in the chassis, problems can cause equipment to diesel, is failing electronics. Less adventurous seems to be buying the Galaxy after modernization (2010)., But the price of these units start at approx. 45 thousand. zł. Thanks kinship technical of the S-Max and fairly rich offer replacement cost of maintenance and repair can be maintained at a reasonable level.
Ford Galaxy – those components need to pay attention
the chassis of the oldest copies of the Ford Galaxy II first appear corrosion. Sometimes users complain about the leak sealing and durability of interior trim materials (squeaking). There are problems with moving or folding chairs.
In the case of electrical usually spoil sensor ABS and overload sensors and glass opening tailgate. The diesel 2.0 TDCi at higher mileage fails accessories, ranging from the pulley on the turbocharger ending. In the initial phase of production problems made DPF. Clearances are increasingly present in the steering and suspension.
Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi – technical data
| 2.0 TDCi | 2.0 TDCi | |
| Engine – type / cyl. / Valves | t.diesel / R4 / 16 | t.diesel / R4 / 16 |
| Displacement (cm3) | 1997 | 1997 |
| Max. Power (hp / rev. / Min) | 115/3750 | 140/3750 |
| Max. Mom. (Nm / rev. / Min) | 300/1500 | 320/1750 |
| Transmission | 6b man. | 6b man. and cars. |
| Capacity. zb. Fuel (I) / drive | 70 / Front | 70 / Front |
| Weight incl. / Payload (kg) | of 1805/700 | of 1805/700 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2850 | 2850 |
| Dim. (L. / W. / H .; mm) | 4820/1884/1723 | 4820/1884/1723 |
| Accel. 0-100 km / h (s) | 12.6 | 10.6 |
| Speed max. (Km / h) | 180 | 193 |
| Incineration (according to the EU; l / 100 km) | 7.2 / 4.9 / 5.7 | 7.2 / 4.9 / 5.7 |
Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi – Service *
| Motor Oil | every 20 thousand. km |
| Air Filter | every 40 thousand. km |
| filters | every 20 thousand. km |
| Brake fluid | every 2 years |
| coolant | every 4 years |
| Oil in man. Gear | no time. dim. |
| Single Ended oil. supports. | no time. dim. |
| Camshaft drive ** | every 240 thousand. km |
* Data Inspection for the Galaxy with the 2.0 TDCi;
** in difficult operating conditions, the mechanics are doing the drive timing replaced every 180-200 thousand. km
Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi – parts prices
| Air Filter | 38 zł |
| Oil Filter | 29 zł |
| brake pads. (Front) | of 168 zł |
| brake discs. (Front) | 640 zł |
| Clutch (cpl.) ** | from 2130 zł |
| Timing pump | of 428 zł |
| Shock absorbers (front) | of 520 zł |
| Spotlight | 560 zł |
* rates are part of a pretty good quality to the Galaxy 2.0 TDCi / 140 hp, available outside the ASO; ** Together with the wheel dual mass
Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi – we like
Going laid out interior, rich equipment of many cars, durable and frugal diesel 2.0 TDCi, the good qualities of handling and transport.
Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi – that we do not like
Stolen start of production of diesel already have high mileage, trouble sitting down on the seats 3rd row seats, is failing electronics richly equipped cars.
Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi – our opinion
Ford Galaxy II is proof that the van does not have to be boring – it looks good, probably the leads and is useful. In version 2.0 TDCi is also economical and does not crash often. Watch out for the cars of the early years of production. Often they already have high mileage and require sizeable financing.
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