Ford Galaxy Recall R/2006/034: Flywheel May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Apr 2006
- Launched
- 2,009
- vehicles in the UK
- 5c030
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Galaxy vehicles built between 1 November 2002 and 31 August 2003. The Duel Mass Flywheel could fail in such a way that the friction pad and spring break through the duel mass flywheel housing. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and renew the Duel Mass Flyweheel and clutch assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Duel Mass Flywheel could fail in such a way that the friction pad and spring break through the duel mass flywheel housing. This could cause rough running noise and vibration and in extreme cases could result in transmission damage and localised burning of the engine under shield insulation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FLYWHEEL MAY FAIL Defect: The Duel Mass Flywheel could fail in such a way that the friction pad and spring break through the duel mass flywheel housing. This could cause rough running noise and vibration and in extreme cases could result in transmission damage and localised burning of the engine under shield insulation Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and renew the Duel Mass Flyweheel and clutch assembly.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause rough running noise and vibration and in extreme cases could result in transmission damage and localised burning of the engine under shield insulation.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and renew the Duel Mass Flyweheel and clutch assembly.
Are You Affected?
Galaxy built between 1 November 2002 and 31 August 2003 may be included. Ford estimates 2,009 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 campaign code 5c030 or the DVSA reference R/2006/034. 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?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
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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/2005/101 on 18 Aug 2005, for wiper motor may fail and overheat. The one launched after it was R/2006/092 on 5 Jul 2006, for engine may fail. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/034, launched 25 April 2006. 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.