FORD GT Reliability by YearBest & worst years, problems & recalls — NHTSA data
Comparing used FORD GT options? We analyzed 9 model years (2004–2022) using real NHTSA complaint and recall data so you can spot stronger years, avoid riskier ones, and know what to inspect before buying.
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- Accident & damage history
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- Open recalls & title brands
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the FORD GT has 10 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls across model years 2004–2022. The most reported issue area is AIR BAGS.
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- GT
- Model years analyzed
- 2004–2022 (9 years)
- Total NHTSA complaints
- 10
- Safety recall campaigns
- 11
- Crash-related complaints
- 1
- Fire-related complaints
- 1
- Worst model year (by complaints)
- 2005 (4 complaints)
- Top reported issue area
- AIR BAGS
- Reliability signal
- Good
Crash test ratings
NHTSA NCAP crash test ratings
New Car Assessment ProgramNCAP crash tests measure how well a vehicle protects occupants in controlled frontal crash, side crash, and rollover scenarios. Stars are awarded per category (5 = safest). These laboratory results are independent of owner complaints and are performed by NHTSA engineers on new production vehicles.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings
What the complaint data suggests
GoodThe FORD GT has 10 NHTSA complaints and 11 recalls on record. 1 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- 10 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 11 federal recall campaigns
- 1 crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with elevated complaint rates.
Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with fewer reported issues.
- Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
- Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
- Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase
Problems by model year (best vs. worst)
Source: NHTSA public complaints database. Updated: Oct 2026
Safety recalls
NHTSA safety recalls
11 recalls foundSafety recalls are mandatory repair campaigns ordered by NHTSA when a vehicle defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety. Manufacturers are required to fix recalled vehicles free of charge. Always verify open recalls before buying a used car.
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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AIR BAGS
AIR BAGS
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Source: NHTSA Recalls Database. Data covers model years 2004–2022. Always run a VIN-specific check below for the most up-to-date open recall status.
Common problems
What goes wrong most often
The vehicle systems owners complain about most, ranked from all 10 NHTSA complaints — these are the areas to inspect first on a used car.
Owner complaints
NHTSA complaint reports
10 totalThese are consumer-submitted safety complaints filed directly with NHTSA. Each complaint describes a real owner's experience. Complaints flagged as crash-related or fire-related are highlighted.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD GT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V319000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER THREE YEARS AGO. THE DEALER (AUTONATION FORD SCOTTSDALE, 8555 E FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BLVD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TT
TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A RECALL NHTSA 17V-024 FORD RECALL 17S01 ON MARCH 2017 FOR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AFTER WAITING 1 YEAR FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE.FORD ADVISED ME TODAY THAT THE PARTS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN SPRING OF 2018. I'LL BE WAITING OVER A YEAR .I WANT THE AIRBAG REMOVED UNTIL PARTS ARE AVAILABLE BUT FORD WON'T DO IT WITHOUT A LETTER FROM NHTSA. PLEASE SEND A LETTER APPROVING REMOVAL OF THE AIRBAG
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR HAD BEEN PERFORMED CONCERNING THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS. A MONTH LATER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER (SAN TAN FORD 1429 E MOTORPLEX LOOP, GILBERT, AZ 85297, (480) 821-3200) DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS AND REMEDY WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD ALREADY WAITED OVER TWO YEARS FOR THE FIRST TWO AIR BAG RECALLS AND HAD TO RETURN TO THE DEALER WITH NO CERTAIN TIME FRAME FOR THIS RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD GT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V319000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD GT. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 65 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN WHEN THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP. THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND IN A CIRCLE AFTER THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,900 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,400. UPDATED 9/10/12 *CN
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE JERK. SUDDENLY THE DRIVER SMELL FUEL AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD GT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2005 FORD GT. LAWYER FOR THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE ANY RECORD FILED REGARDING A RECALL FOR IMPERFECTIONS OF THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *KB THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED. *JB
WHEEL BREAKAGE, SPINNING, ENGINE BLOCK FIRE COMPLETELY DESTROYED. *JB
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR OTHER ISSUE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE CV BOLTS FELL OUT. *AK
Showing 10 of 10 total NHTSA complaints. Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
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These pages show model-year patterns across 9 years. Enter a VIN to verify the exact vehicle's accident history, title brands, odometer records, and open recall status before purchase.
The basics
How to read this data
Complaints, recalls, investigations — here’s what each number actually tells you about a used FORD GT, in plain English.
What is an NHTSA Complaint?
An NHTSA safety complaint is a report filed directly by a vehicle owner or driver describing a safety-related issue. Anyone can submit a complaint at NHTSA.gov. The number of complaints is a signal of how common a problem is — but complaints per model-year matter more than raw totals, since popular vehicles naturally receive more reports. The FORD GT has 10 complaints on record across 9 model years.
What is a Safety Recall?
A safety recall is a mandatory campaign issued by NHTSA when a vehicle component poses an unreasonable risk to safety or does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards. Unlike complaints (which are owner-reported), recalls are formally investigated and confirmed by regulators. Manufacturers must fix recalled vehicles free of charge. The FORD GT has 11 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database.
What Are Crash Complaints?
Crash complaints are NHTSA filings where the owner indicates a crash occurred as part of the incident. 1 of the FORD GT's 10 complaints involved a crash. This metric is particularly important because it indicates how often defects resulted in actual collisions — a key safety signal beyond general reliability.
How Is the Reliability Verdict Calculated?
The reliability verdict (Good) is generated by analyzing the vehicle's total complaints, recall history, crash complaint ratio, fire complaint ratio, and top component failures relative to class averages. This verdict gives buyers a quick interpretation before they review year-level details and VIN-level history. It should be treated as one decision input, not a substitute for a VIN-specific report.
Why Do Newer Years Have Fewer Complaints?
Newer model years appear to have fewer complaints because there has been less time for owners to file them. Complaints accumulate over years of ownership. A 2020 model year vehicle will typically show fewer complaints than a 2015 model year even if it is less reliable — simply because fewer owners have had time to report issues. Focus on complaints per year of market presence when comparing across model years.
Fleet Data vs. Individual VIN
Everything on this page reflects aggregated data across all FORD GT vehicles on the road — not any specific car. Two FORD GT vehicles of the same year can have very different histories: one may have been in three accidents and have an open recall; another may be clean. A VIN check gives you the individual car's history: accidents, title brands, odometer records, service history, and real-time recall status.
What Are NHTSA Investigations?
When NHTSA receives a pattern of related safety complaints, it opens a formal investigation. A Preliminary Evaluation (PE) is the first stage — NHTSA determines if a safety defect may exist. If evidence is strong, it escalates to an Engineering Analysis (EA), which can result in a mandatory recall. The FORD GT has 0 investigations on record (0 active). Investigations listed above may have already led to the recalls shown on this page.
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FORD GT reliability — frequently asked questions
Is the FORD GT reliable?
Good. The FORD GT has 10 NHTSA owner complaints and 11 recall campaigns across model years. A commonly reported issue area is AIR BAGS. Use year-level data as a pattern guide, then verify the exact car with a VIN check before purchase.
Which FORD GT years to avoid?
Years with the most NHTSA complaints: 2005 (4 complaints). Use these years as a shortlist for deeper inspection, and always run a VIN check on the exact vehicle before purchase.
What are the most common FORD GT problems?
Top reported issues: AIR BAGS (5 complaints); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (2 complaints); SUSPENSION (1 complaints).
Does the FORD GT have recalls?
Yes — 11 NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the FORD GT. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.