Ford Galaxy Headlights: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

Bulb type, unit part numbers, and the faults that actually cause that flickering or dim light you've noticed.

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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — aftermarket LH Valeo 046674 / RH Hella 1LJ 009 250-781

Accuracy note: Covers the Ford Galaxy (2015-) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Headlights are sold by side (passenger / nearside = LH, driver's / offside = RH on a UK car) and by lamp type — halogen, xenon (D1S / D3S) and LED or full-LED units are not interchangeable, and DRL, cornering and levelling options change the part number again. The references below are UK aftermarket catalogue listings for this generation, labelled by brand; genuine numbers are shown only where a listing quotes one. Check the lamp type and traffic side (UK right-hand-traffic units, not LHD) against your VIN, and expect xenon / LED and adaptive units to need levelling adjustment or coding after fitting.

Passenger side (LH / nearside) headlight — aftermarket	Van Wezel 1889961 (halogen H15/H7, DRL, electric levelling); Valeo 046674 (original part, halogen H7, HY21W, DRL, electric levelling); Hella 1LJ 009 250-771 (halogen H7/H1, motor levelling); Hella 1EJ 009 250-731 (halogen H7/H1, motor levelling); Hella 1ZS 009 250-791 (bi-xenon D1S/H1, motor levelling); Diederichs 1492981 (halogen H7/H15, electric levelling)
Driver's side (RH / offside) headlight — aftermarket	Van Wezel 1889962 (halogen H15/H7, DRL, electric levelling); Hella 1LJ 009 250-781 (halogen H7/H1, motor levelling); Hella 1EJ 009 250-741 (halogen H7/H1, motor levelling); Diederichs 1491980 (halogen H7/H1, electric levelling); Abakus 431-11ACRMLD-EM (halogen H7/H15, electric levelling); Prasco FD7304903 (halogen H1/H7, electric levelling)
Bulb types	dipped H7, main H1, DRL H15, bi-xenon D1S, indicator PY21W or PWY24W, sidelight W5W
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine units against your VIN
Fitment notes	Halogen as standard, with bi-xenon D1S units for xenon cars; no LED units listed.

A Genuinely Important UK Rule Worth Knowing Before You Buy — Ford Galaxy Headlights

If your Galaxy has factory-fitted halogen headlamp housings, converting them to fit LED bulbs is treated as a definite MOT failure under the current inspection manual — this isn't a grey area or a minor advisory, since a housing designed for halogen doesn't distribute an LED bulb's light output correctly, which can genuinely dazzle oncoming drivers. If you want a genuine LED upgrade, the correct route is a complete headlight unit designed for LED from the factory, not a bulb swap into an existing halogen housing.

Before you buy: matrix LED, adaptive, and cornering headlight systems often require electronic coding to the car after a unit swap, even for a genuine like-for-like replacement — a headlight that isn't recognised by the car's electronics can trigger warning lights or fail to auto-level correctly. Check whether your specific trim has one of these systems before assuming a straightforward bulb-in, bulb-out job.

Ford Galaxy Headlights: What It Does

The Ford Galaxy's headlight unit houses the main and dipped beam bulbs (or LED/matrix modules on higher trims), positioned and angled to illuminate the road ahead without excessively dazzling oncoming traffic. Many modern units also integrate the daytime running light and front indicator into the same housing, which affects both the part number and the complexity of any repair.

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Ford Galaxy Headlights: Generations & Headlight Type

All generations	Halogen as standard, with LED daytime running lights and higher-spec bulb options available on some trims and model years

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Ford Galaxy Headlights: Common Faults, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Headlights Guide for the four bulb technologies and how they differ, UK law on aim and modifications, common faults to check for, how difficult this job is to DIY, and confirming fitment against your VIN.

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