2004 Ford Galaxy Zetec 1.9 TDI turbo diesel from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Too many electrical problems
Faults:
Seats are badly worn, and 3rd row seat is firmly stuck; there's no moving it.
Front heater will not come on, don't know why. Lights come on for it, but no blower. Back heater works fine.
Car drives and sounds great one day, then sounds and drives like a tractor the next - very unpredictable.
Also thermostat reads cold or middle uncontrollably; just changes whenever it sees fit for no apparent reason. Had it changed, but still does the same thing.
Lights as in dash and headlights start dimming while driving sometimes; have no idea why; it's like a power surge or something.
General Comments:
All in all, the car would actually be great and a comfortable drive if Ford sorted these problems out, considering everywhere I turn, there seems to be problems with the heating and air con; very strange.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 23rd November, 2010
8th Mar 2006, 09:16
If its smoking like that - then its possible you need a new glow plug, in the aux heater.
It should not smoke like your description lol.