Ford Galaxy, S-Max Recall R/2008/038: Glass Roof Panel May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 Mar 2008
- Launched
- 9
- vehicles in the UK
- 8C163
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Galaxy, S-Max vehicles built between 27 September 2006 and 5 October 2006. The panoramic glass roof panel may not have been correctly bonded to the vehicle. The dealer will renew the panoramic glass roof panel. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The panoramic glass roof panel may not have been correctly bonded to the vehicle. Should this be the case the roof panel could detach.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: GLASS ROOF PANEL MAY DETACH Defect: It has been identified that the panoramic glass roof panel may not have been correctly bonded to the vehicle. Should this be the case the roof panel could detach. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the panoramic glass roof panel renewed.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: glass roof panel may detach.
The Fix
The dealer will renew the panoramic glass roof panel.
Are You Affected?
Galaxy, S-Max built between 27 September 2006 and 5 October 2006 may be included. Ford estimates 9 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 8C163 or the DVSA reference R/2008/038. 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
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus, Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo and 2 moreMulti vehicle line (MVL): telecommunications control module (TCU) loss of function software update | Book soon | R/2026/181 | |
| 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/2008/001 on 21 Feb 2008, for electronic cooling fan control module may overheat. The one launched after it was R/2007/177 on 1 Apr 2008, for axle shaft may detach. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/038, launched 12 March 2008. 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.