Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
After five years on the market, Ford refreshed the Galaxy lineup and gave it a new design language that the automaker named “New Edge,” trying to attract younger customers.
The European minivan market was not very large in the mid-90s, and that segment was already highly contested by the Renault Espace, which had been on the market since the early ‘80s. So, the only thing Ford and Volkswagen could do was to provide a better vehicle with a lower production cost. For that, the automakers shared an assembly line in Portugal where the Ford Galaxy, Volkswagen Sharan, and Seat Alhambra were made. The recipe worked, so after five years, the three vehicles got facelifted.
Ford followed the design language introduced by the Focus’ first generation, installing triangular, swept-back headlights on the refreshed Galaxy MPV. Between them, the automaker added a slightly curved and narrow grille that sported the blue-oval badge. Lower, on the bumper, the automaker placed a secondary air intake needed to cool the engine. As an option, customers could have the car with fog lamps mounted on the outer sides of the apron. The design changes were so massive that the vehicle looked like a completely new generation.
From its profile, the panoramic windshield followed the same line as the short hood. The body-colored door mirrors and door handles replaced the older black ones. Still, the rubber stripes that protected the bodywork were black or painted, depending on the trim level. Ford offered the car with standard steel wheels, but alloy ones were also available. The Galaxy featured four regular doors, ditching the idea of installing sliding ones, which were more expensive. Finally, at the back, the new corner-mounted taillights were larger and extended from the quarter panels to the redesigned tailgate.
Inside, Ford placed a flat and low dashboard fitted with several storage compartments both on top and underneath it. In front of the driver, the automaker placed the instrument cluster with a rounded upper visor that resembled the one from a Volkswagen Passat. Inside it, the panels sported large dials for the speedometer and tachometer and two additional gauges on its upper side. An LCD took center stage for additional information from the car’s onboard computer. With seating for up to seven passengers on three rows, the Galaxy was an adequate vehicle for large families or a family with many friends. Besides the front row, all the other seats could be removed to create a vast loading area.
Under the hood, Ford installed a choice of diesel and gasoline engines carried over from Volkswagen. The most powerful version was a 2.8-liter V6 paired with a six-speed manual. A smaller, 2.3-liter gasoline engine supplied by Ford was also available.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5500 RPM 116 HP @ 5500 RPM 114 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 2300 RPM 170 Nm @ 2300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/59.4 in (1,529/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 28.6 cuFT (810 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3459.1 lbs (1569 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5180.9 lbs (2350 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 238 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 4AT FWD (145 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 4000 RPM 150 HP @ 4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 229 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 310 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 123.6 mph (199 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/59.4 in (1,529/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 28.6 cuFT (810 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3672.9 lbs (1666 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5357.2 lbs (2430 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.7 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 178 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 5MT FWD (145 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2259 cm3 |
Power: | 107 KW @ 5500 RPM 145 HP @ 5500 RPM 143 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 150 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 203 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.8 mph (196 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/59.4 in (1,529/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 26.8 cuFT (759 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5335.2 lbs (2420 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 242 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 6MT FWD (204 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2792 cm3 |
Power: | 150 KW @ 6000 RPM 204 HP @ 6000 RPM 201 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 198 lb-ft @ 3210 RPM 268 Nm @ 3210 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 134.8 mph (217 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/59.4 in (1,529/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 26.8 cuFT (759 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3820.6 lbs (1733 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5445.4 lbs (2470 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 254 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 6MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 4000 RPM 116 HP @ 4000 RPM 114 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 229 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 310 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112.5 mph (181 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/59.4 in (1,529/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 28.6 cuFT (810 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3672.9 lbs (1666 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5357.2 lbs (2430 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 170 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 6MT FWD (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 96 KW @ 4000 RPM 131 HP @ 4000 RPM 129 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 229 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 310 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.8 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/59.4 in (1,529/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 28.6 cuFT (810 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3672.9 lbs (1666 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5357.2 lbs (2430 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 167 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 6MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 4000 RPM 150 HP @ 4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 229 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 310 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 123.6 mph (199 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/59.4 in (1,529/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 28.6 cuFT (810 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3672.9 lbs (1666 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5357.2 lbs (2430 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.7 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 178 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 6MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4000 RPM 90 HP @ 4000 RPM 89 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 240 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103.1 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/59.4 in (1,529/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 28.6 cuFT (810 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3672.9 lbs (1666 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5357.2 lbs (2430 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 170 g/km |