Are Ford Galaxy automatics reliable?

Are there any problems with the Ford Galaxy 2008 automatic gearbox?

Asked on 27 January 2019 by Michael day

Answered by Honest John
If they get an oil and filter service every 3 years or 38,000 miles they are generally reliable. But these services cost £250 upwards so are often neglected and that's what leads to the failure of the transmissions.
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