Ford Galaxy Exhaust System: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
A confirmed, major current Ford-wide recall covers DPF cracking on diesel Galaxy models built 2014-2023 — check your registration before anything else.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — Rear silencer (aftermarket) Bosal 154-317 / Ernst 105026
| Rear silencer (back box) — aftermarket | Bosal 154-317 (accessories required); Polmo 08.657; Ernst 105026 (690 mm); Vegaz VOS-174 (1037 mm); MTS 01.98030 (605 mm); Hella 8LD 366 030-081 |
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| Centre / intermediate silencer — aftermarket | Walker 23210 (990 mm); Bosal 154-459; Izawit 17.990; Vegaz FS-341 (900/975 mm); Polmo 15.205 (wheelbase 2450 mm); MTS 01.80300 |
| Front pipe / catalytic converter (DPF on diesels) — aftermarket | Bosal 090-183 (Euro 4); Walker 23078 (640 mm, code 92); Vegaz FK-349 (Euro 6, OBD); BM Catalysts BM80011H (Euro 3); JMJ 1090181 (765 mm, codes ADY/AAA - VW-era, likely mis-filed); Polmo 08.49 (repair pipe) |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine parts against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Not engine-specific. |
A Genuinely Major, Current Recall Worth Checking If You Have a Diesel — Ford Galaxy Exhaust System
This is worth checking directly against your registration if you own a diesel Galaxy: Ford has confirmed a major, current recall (reference 24E06, part of the broader KBA 14555R campaign) addressing a design-related weakness in the Diesel Particulate Filter material that can develop hairline cracks over its service life. This isn't a minor administrative recall — a cracked DPF lets unburned particulate matter bypass the filter, which can cause a failed MOT emissions test and potential Clean Air Zone compliance issues. The recall covers over 1.2 million Ford diesel vehicles worldwide across nearly the entire range — including the Galaxy — built between 2014 and 2023.
Ford Galaxy Exhaust System: The Part That Announces Its Own Problems
On the Ford Galaxy, this is one part where you'll usually hear the fault before you see it — a rattle, a drone, a sudden increase in noise that wasn't there last week. That's actually useful, since it gives you a head start on catching problems early.
Ford Galaxy Exhaust System: Watch: Replacing It
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Ford Galaxy Exhaust System: What It Does
The Ford Galaxy's exhaust system channels burnt gases away from the engine, reduces noise through the silencer, and treats emissions through a catalytic converter and particulate filter before gases exit the tailpipe. Petrol and diesel versions often use entirely different systems due to different emissions treatment requirements.
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Ford Galaxy Exhaust System: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Exhaust System Guide for warning signs and fault codes to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and which aftermarket brands are worth trusting.
More Ford Exhaust System
The same part, covered across other Ford models.