Ford Galaxy 3
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
239–241 PS
2.0L EcoBoost Benzin
EcoBoost Space Cruiser
Decent150 PS
2.0L EcoBlue TDCi Diesel
9 weaknesses
Stay Away!Generations
Engine Overview
The Ford Galaxy 3 is available with 6 engine variants — from 120 to 241 hp. 3 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Ford 2.0L EcoBlue (Diesel, 120–190 PS) comes with 3 different engines: YMCB (2018–2023, Stay Away!) und BCCC (2018–2023, Stay Away!) und YNCA (2018–2023, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.0L EcoBlue!
The Ford 2.0L EcoBlue Bi-Turbo (Diesel, 241 PS) has the YLCB (2.0L EcoBlue Bi-Turbo) — rated: "Stay Away!", 7 known weaknesses.
The Ford 2.0L EcoBlue TDCi (Diesel, 120–211 PS) comes with 4 different engines: T7CI (2015–2019, Stay Away!) und T8CG (2015–2019, Stay Away!) und T9CB (2015–2019, Stay Away!) und T7CJ (2015–2019, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.0L EcoBlue TDCi!
The Ford 1.5L EcoBoost (Benziner, 160–165 PS) comes with 2 different engines: UNCI (2015–2019, Be Careful) und C15HDTX (2018–2023, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.5L EcoBoost!
The Ford 2.0L EcoBoost (Benziner, 239–241 PS) has the R9CD (2.0L EcoBoost) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Ford 2.5L Hybrid (Benziner Hybrid, 190 PS) has the BGCA (2.5L Hybrid) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Powershift gearbox: clutch failure and gearbox fault The Powershift dual-clutch gearbox (6-speed) in the Galaxy III is known for clutch failure, gear change problems and limp-home mode activation. Repairs are costly and in some cases only solvable by gearbox replacement. Symptoms: Juddering when pulling away, gearbox warning in the display, only odd gears available, unexpected power loss. from 100,000 km | High |
Top Reported Issues
Alternatives
Known Problems and Issues
A total of 91 weaknesses have been documented for the Ford Galaxy 3 (2015–2023) — 83 engine-related and 8 vehicle-related. 8 problem engines: T7CI (2.0L EcoBlue TDCi), T8CG (2.0L EcoBlue TDCi), T9CB (2.0L EcoBlue TDCi), R9CD (2.0L EcoBoost), YMCB (2.0L EcoBlue), BCCC (2.0L EcoBlue), YLCB (2.0L EcoBlue Bi-Turbo), YNCA (2.0L EcoBlue). Typical issues affect Gearbox, Brakes, Cooling, Other.
Galaxy (T7CI, 2015–2019) — Stay Away!: Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019), DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion, VGT Actuator Failure. Power: 150 PS.
Galaxy (T8CG, 2015–2019) — Stay Away!: Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019), DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion, Oil Bath Belt Clogs Oil Pump Strainer. Power: 179 PS.
Galaxy (T9CB, 2015–2019) — Stay Away!: Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019), DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion, Oil Bath Belt Clogs Oil Pump Strainer. Power: 211 PS.
Galaxy (T7CJ, 2015–2019) — Be Careful: Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019), DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion, High-Pressure Pump Failure. Power: 120 PS.
Galaxy (YMCB, 2018–2023) — Stay Away!: Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019), DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion, Oil Bath Belt Clogs Oil Pump Strainer. Power: 150 PS.
Galaxy (BCCC, 2018–2023) — Stay Away!: Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019), DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion, Wet Belt Blocks Oil Pump Strainer. Power: 190 PS.
Galaxy (YLCB, 2018–2023) — Stay Away!: Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019), DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion, Bi-Turbo Boost Control Failure. Power: 241 PS.
Galaxy (YNCA, 2018–2023) — Stay Away!: Continental Injector Coating Defect (2019), DPF Clogging from Injector Soot Ingestion, Oil Bath Belt Clogs Oil Pump Strainer. Power: 120 PS.
Galaxy (R9CD, 2015–2019) — Stay Away!: Engine Block Hairline Cracks (S-Max MK2), PowerShift Dual-Clutch Wear, Timing Chain / Chain Tensioner. Power: 239–241 PS.
Galaxy (UNCI, 2015–2019) — Be Careful: Engine Block Hairline Cracks (Pre-2019), Cylinder Head Crack from Coolant Underfill, Hairline Crack in Engine Block — Coolant Ingestion (up to MY 2019). Power: 160–165 PS.
Galaxy (C15HDTX, 2018–2023) — Be Careful: Hairline Cracks in Cylinder Block (Pre-2019), Turbocharger Wear from Diluted Oil, Hairline Crack in Cylinder Block — Coolant Ingestion (pre-2019). Power: 160–165 PS.
Galaxy (BGCA, 2021–2023) — Be Careful: eCVT Planetary Gearbox Failure, Head Gasket Failure, DC-DC Converter Failure — 12V System Collapse. Power: 190 PS.
What to watch out for with the Ford Galaxy? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee