Ford Galaxy Recall R/2003/155: Incorrect Deployment Of Curtain Airbag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Oct 2003
- Launched
- 7,867
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2003/155
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Galaxy vehicles built between 30 October 2002 and 14 August 2003. Some RHD Galaxy vehicles fitted with side curtain airbags may have an error with the wiring that may trigger the wrong curtain airbag to be deployed in the event of a side impact. The dealer will test the airbag system and if necessary fit a wiring adapter. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some RHD Galaxy vehicles fitted with side curtain airbags may have an error with the wiring that may trigger the wrong curtain airbag to be deployed in the event of a side impact.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT DEPLOYMENT OF CURTAIN AIRBAG Defect: It is possible that some RHD Galaxy vehicles fitted with side curtain airbags may have an error with the wiring that may trigger the wrong curtain airbag to be deployed in the event of a side impact Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to test the airbag system and if necessary fit a wiring adapter.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect deployment of curtain airbag.
The Fix
The dealer will test the airbag system and if necessary fit a wiring adapter.
Are You Affected?
Galaxy built between 30 October 2002 and 14 August 2003 may be included. Ford estimates 7,867 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2003/155. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| Ecosport, Edge, Explorer, Fiesta and 11 moreRear-View camera software update | Low | R/2025/359 | |
| Galaxy, Kuga, S-MaxPowertrain control module (PCM) software update | Urgent | R/2025/243 | |
| B-Max, Cmax, Ecosport, Fiesta MCA and 9 moreX-Car powertain control module (PCM) software update | Low | R/2025/094 | |
| Edge, Galaxy, Mondeo, S-MaxBrake hose leak | Urgent | R/2026/076 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2003/083 on 4 Aug 2003, for modification of handbrake lever. The one launched after it was R/2003/143 on 13 Oct 2003, for drivers seat may recline unexpectedly. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/155, launched 6 October 2003. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.