Ignition coils / throttle body
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, uneven idle
Fix: Replace coil, clean throttle body
€100–300
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Ford S-Max / Galaxy I
2006–2015 · Ford S-Max / Galaxy 1
5
engines covered
15
known faults
90,184
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
18
official recalls
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The Ford S-Max / Galaxy I was built from 2006 to 2015.
For this generation we cover 5 engines and 15 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Coolant intrusion into cylinders (1.5): it usually appears at 60,000–180,000 km and costs €3,000–6,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 150–200 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (21.8 %), suspension (12.5 %), tyres and wheels (10.6 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: body and corrosion. It fails less often than average on: brakes, suspension, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3–2.5 MZR / Duratec HE petrol | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 · API SL/SM / Ford WSS-M2C913 · ~4.3 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.5 / 1.6 EcoBoost (4-cyl) | Petrol | Belt · 150,000 km / every 120 mo | 5W-20 · Ford WSS-M2C948-B · ~4.1 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.8 TDCi / TDDi (Ford Lynx) | Diesel | Belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo | 5W-30 · Ford WSS-M2C913-C · ~5.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10) | Diesel | Belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo | 5W-30 · PSA B71 2290 / Ford WSS-M2C913-C / 934-B · ~4.25–5.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.2 HDi / TD4 / SD4 (DW12) | Diesel | Belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo | 5W-30 · PSA B71 2290 / JLR STJLR.03.5005 · ~5.3–6.0 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.3–2.5 MZR / Duratec HE petrol
1.5 / 1.6 EcoBoost (4-cyl)
Overheating / coolant loss (1.6 recall, 2010–2015)
usually 0–160,000 km · High risk
model years 2010–2015 only
Signs: Coolant level drops, overheating — cracked head / fire risk
Fix: Check recall; monitor coolant level
€0–3,000
Coolant intrusion into cylinders (1.5)
usually 60,000–180,000 km · High risk
engine codes: M8DA, M8DB, M9DA, UNCJ, M8MA, M9MA
Signs: Misfire on start, white smoke, coolant loss
Fix: Engine block replacement
€3,000–6,000
Carbon build-up (direct injection)
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rough idle
Fix: Valve cleaning
€300–600
1.8 TDCi / TDDi (Ford Lynx)
High-pressure pump / injectors (Delphi)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · High risk
Signs: Hard start, stalling — very sensitive to water / poor fuel
Fix: Replace pump and injectors; change the fuel filter often
€1,000–2,500
EGR valve / cooler
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, black smoke
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–600
2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10)
Injectors / injector seals
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Smoke, knocking, hard start
Fix: Replace seals / injectors
€300–1,500
DPF with additive (FAP)
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
model years 2004–2027 only
Signs: DPF / additive warning
Fix: Refill additive, clean DPF
€150–1,500
EGR valve / swirl flap actuator
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–700
Turbo actuator / vanes
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Overboost / underboost
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,000
2.2 HDi / TD4 / SD4 (DW12)
Injectors / injector seals
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Smoke, knocking
Fix: Replace seals / injectors
€400–1,600
DPF / EGR
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, DPF light
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Turbo actuator
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Low power
Fix: Replace actuator
€300–900
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
PowerShift MPS6 (wet, Getrag)
MPS6 fluid & clutch wear
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rough shifts when the fluid is old
Fix: Fluid change every 60,000 km
€200–1,500
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.3–2.5 MZR / Duratec HE petrol engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 90,184 tests.
| thousand km | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 4.4 % | 6.2 % | 8.2 % | 10.2 % | 11.6 % |
| Suspension | 4.0 % | 7.8 % | 12.5 % | 16.7 % | 18.6 % |
| Steering | 2.2 % | 2.9 % | 3.9 % | 4.4 % | 6.1 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 8.1 % | 10.0 % | 10.6 % | 11.2 % | 11.7 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 12.9 % | 18.2 % | 21.8 % | 25.5 % | 26.8 % |
| Body and corrosion | 5.8 % | 8.2 % | 8.4 % | 8.7 % | 9.3 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.1 % | 2.4 % | 4.1 % | 6.0 % | 7.2 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (18). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Brake Hose Leak23/05/2024 · R/2026/076
- Suspension / axles The rear suspension toe link could corrode over time leading to reduced material and load capacity and finally breakage of the bolt22/02/2021 · R/2021/005
- Airbag Takata air bag inflator may rupture on deployment30/10/2020 · R/2020/013
- Fire risk Potential battery acid leakage around negative terminal29/08/2019 · R/2019/212
- Fire risk Overheating of the engine cylinder head may cause the cylinder head to crack14/06/2019 · R/2019/020
- Engine / loss of power Possible low torque condition with the air conditioning clutch fastener07/11/2018 · R/2018/213
- Fire risk Clutch pressure plate may fracture16/07/2018 · R/2018/082
- Fire risk Oil sump may crack due to the engine overheating12/03/2018 · R/2018/053
The other recalls (10) are listed in the app.
Other generations
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026