Ford Galaxy Curtain Airbag Replacement Parts

Yes, curtain airbags were fitted to the Ford Galaxy — they run along the roofline above the side windows to protect occupants' heads in a side impact, and the Galaxy was equipped with them as standard across its modern generations. They are separate from any side (thorax) airbags that may also be fitted in the seat or door. When searching, make sure you specify curtain airbag rather than side airbag, as these are different units.

The modern Ford Galaxy ran across two main generations: the second generation (Mk2) covered roughly 2006 to 2015, with a facelift around 2010, and the third generation (Mk3) ran from 2015 onwards. Generation is the most important factor for curtain airbag fitment — a Mk2 unit will not be a direct swap for a Mk3, and vice versa. Always match the generation of the donor car to your own vehicle.

Both a 2009 and a 2012 Galaxy fall within the Mk2 generation (2006–2015), but 2010 was a facelift year, meaning there were running changes to the interior during the Mk2 production run. Whether a pre-facelift (pre-2010) curtain airbag will interchange directly with a post-facelift (2010 onwards) example is not something that can be guaranteed — confirm compatibility with the breaker against your exact registration before purchasing.

For curtain airbags, trim level is unlikely to be a primary fitment concern in the way it might be for seats or interior panels, as the curtain airbag system relates to the body and roof structure rather than trim specification. However, you should still confirm with the breaker that the airbag module is compatible with your specific SRS system, as this can vary by build date and market specification regardless of trim name. Trim level is worth mentioning to the breaker as supporting information, but it is not the deciding factor here.

Yes, side matters — curtain airbags are handed, meaning the NS (nearside, left, passenger side) and OS (offside, right, driver side) units are different parts and are not interchangeable. Always specify which side you need when requesting quotes from a breaker. Double-check which side is affected on your vehicle before ordering.

Curtain airbags are safety-critical components and professional fitting by a qualified technician is strongly recommended — incorrect installation can result in the airbag failing to deploy in an accident or deploying unexpectedly, both of which are extremely dangerous. Curtain airbags are also single-use items, so you must confirm with the breaker that the unit has never been deployed and is in undeployed condition. You should also confirm with the breaker that the module is compatible with your vehicle's specific SRS system using your registration, as this cannot be guaranteed on general fitment rules alone.