5
recalls
The Ford Galaxie has 5 recalls covering 433,582 vehicles as reported; model year 1973 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 1973: 3
Units affected
434K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford Galaxie by component
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 314K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 12K units
- Seat belts1 · 28K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 77K units
- Steering1 · 2,271 units
Ford Galaxie recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 1980 | Ford Custom, Galaxie, LTD, Ranch Wagon (1973-1974): Engine and engine coolingNo. 80V143000 | Other or not stated | 314,400 |
| Feb 13, 1973 | Ford Country Sedan, Country Squire, Custom, Custom 500 and 3 more (1973): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 73V033000 | Other or not stated | 76,670 |
| Nov 8, 1972 | Ford Custom, Galaxie, LTD, Ranch Wagon and 7 more (1973): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 72V272000 | Other or not stated | 11,782 |
| Feb 28, 1972 | Ford Country Esquire, Country Sedan, Custom, Galaxie and 1 more (1972): SteeringNo. 72V049000 | Other or not stated | 2,271 |
| Nov 22, 1971 | Ford Country Sedan, Country Squire, Custom, F100 and 6 more (1972): Seat beltsNo. 71V216000 | Other or not stated | 28,459 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1974 Ford Galaxie recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1974 Ford Galaxie. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Ford Galaxie have?
5 recalls cover the Ford Galaxie, for 433,582 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Ford Galaxie?
Tires: named in 1 of the 1 safety complaints about the Ford Galaxie. One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.