Ford Galaxy Radiator: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

The Galaxy's larger engines mostly sidestep the 1.0 EcoBoost's well-documented cooling issue — but plastic components can still age regardless of engine size.

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OEM Part Number: DG938005CC (as quoted in catalogue listings — confirm via VIN) — aftermarket radiators Nissens 620152 / Valeo 701295

Accuracy note: Covers the Ford Galaxy (2015-) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Radiators are sold by engine, gearbox and air-conditioning fitment, and one model usually has two or three different cores — a thicker core for diesels and automatics, a thinner one for small petrols — with different hose positions, so a radiator for the wrong engine will not connect up. The references below are UK aftermarket listings whose fitment lists name this generation, labelled by brand with the core size in mm; genuine numbers are those quoted against the listing. Check your engine code and whether the car has air conditioning against your VIN, and replace the coolant and bleed the system after fitting.

Radiators (aftermarket)	Van Wezel 18012713 (670 x 448 x 22 mm, aluminium mechanically bonded core, plastic tanks, 2.0 TDCi 120/150/180 and Bi-Turbo 210 including 4x4); Nissens 620152; Valeo 701295; Magneti Marelli 350213215800; AKS Dasis 090147N; Thermotec D7G045TT; Kale 361460. Nissens 607230 (670 x 454 x 26 mm, aluminium soldered core, plastic tanks, 2.0 EcoBlue diesels BCCC, YMCB, YNCA, YLCB including 4x4 and Bi-Turbo); Van Wezel 18012703
Core sizes & variants	The 2015-2018 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) cars take the 22 mm-thick Van Wezel/Nissens 620152 unit, which is shared with the Mondeo V and S-MAX. The later 2.0 EcoBlue diesels (from 2018) take the thicker 26 mm Nissens 607230 core. Both are the same 670 mm face length.
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	2069561; 5184274; DG938005CC (TDCi unit); none quoted for the EcoBlue unit
Fitment notes	The Nissens 607230 is supplied with seals and has 34 mm inlet and outlet stubs. Check whether the car is a TDCi or an EcoBlue before ordering, as the two radiators are not listed as interchangeable.

Accuracy note: genuinely worth knowing: higher-power Galaxy engine variants often use a larger, higher-capacity radiator than the entry-level engine in the same range — matching by engine code rather than just model name avoids under-specifying the cooling capacity.

The Galaxy's Larger Engines Mostly Sidestep the 1.0 EcoBoost's Specific Cooling Issue

The Galaxy has mainly been sold with larger 1.5 and 2.0-litre EcoBoost engines, or with a diesel — so the well-documented degas bottle (coolant reservoir) cracking issue affecting the smaller 1.0 EcoBoost across much of Ford's range generally doesn't apply here in the same way. That said, plastic cooling system components generally do age and can develop leaks over time regardless of engine size — a thermostat housing or water pump leak is still worth checking for on any higher-mileage Galaxy, just without the same specific documented pattern seen on smaller EcoBoost models.

Ford Galaxy Radiator: The Part That Keeps Everything Else From Cooking

This isn't a part anyone gets excited about, but on the Ford Galaxy, overlooked cooling problems are responsible for most serious engine failures that aren't simple wear-and-tear. Catching the early symptoms is about the cheapest insurance available against a major bill later.

Before you buy: radiator size and design vary significantly by engine size, transmission type, and whether your car has air conditioning. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Ford Galaxy Radiator: Watch: Replacing It

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Mk4 Galaxy shares the CD4 platform and 2.0 TDCi front end with the Mondeo Mk5; only older-gen Galaxy cooling-service videos found.

Ford Galaxy Radiator: What It Does

Keeping the Ford Galaxy's engine temperature within safe limits comes down to the radiator's job of transferring heat from the coolant into the surrounding air. Automatic-gearbox versions often build in a second circuit for transmission fluid cooling too, which is exactly why fitting the wrong part number can cause two problems, not one.

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Ford Galaxy Radiator: Faults, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Radiator Guide for the three common failure modes, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.

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