8 Ford Galaxy cars for sale

Used Ford Galaxy for sale: everything you need to know

The Ford Galaxy finally went off sale in 2023, having sold in three generations since the first model arrived in 1995. And right until the end, it was providing sterling service for family car buyers who needed more than just five seats, and wanted more practicality than increasingly popular but not always useful SUVs could offer.

Falling out of fashion means the Galaxy makes a superb used buy though for practicality-focused drivers. Models just a few years old now look surprisingly affordable, yet they’re nearly as full of technology and features as Ford’s latest models, and later Galaxys even came with hybrid drivetrains. Read on to discover more about Ford’s biggest people-carrier.

Should you buy a Ford Galaxy? 

Car buyers have moved away from MPVs and into SUVs in their droves, but don’t be fooled into thinking MPVs are no longer useful. The Galaxy is proof of that, as by the time it went off sale in 2023, it was still incredibly practical, good to drive, and far more useful for carrying people around than most equivalent seven-seat SUVs.

It’s not as stylish as an SUV of course, but then MPVs have always prioritised utility over aesthetics. The big single-box body means maximum space, with a side effect that the huge windows make for fantastic visibility - good for both the driver, and for all those (typically younger) passengers who like staring out of the windows. The Galaxy’s cabin looks good and is built well, so should stand up to the rigours of family life, and Ford was generous with the equipment too.

Being a Ford, it also comports itself well on the road. Ride quality is the priority here, but the Galaxy still handles well, with precise steering and not too much body lean. The engine lineup is well-judged too - the petrol models do drink more than their diesel or hybrid counterparts, but all of them do a good job of shifting the Galaxy down the road. Talking of shifting, the manual and automatic gearboxes are effective, too.

The newer you go, the slimmer your options get for adequate alternatives to the Galaxy, though the SEAT Alhambra lasted a good while on the market and is just as useful as the Ford. The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso is a stylish choice and practical too. Don’t rule out van-based MPVs though, which have mopped up the market from more car-based models - cars like the Citroen Berlingo and Ford Tourneo Connect have satisfyingly chunky looks and huge and adaptable cabins.

What’s the best used Ford Galaxy model to buy?

Basic is best with the Ford Galaxy. The well-equipped Zetec entry-level model already has most of the kit you’re likely to need in daily family life, while the 150PS 2-litre EcoBlue diesel does the job perfectly well too, with enough torque to make light work of a fully-loaded car, and respectable economy for something of this size. We’d recommend you look at later models over earlier ones though - post-2018 diesels are better than their earlier counterparts, and later models also got slightly more equipment. Post-2021, only the hybrid engine was available.