Avoid: No year grades F. Weakest: 2005
Best: 2004 (few owner reports)
3 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 2 model years, the Ford GT has 9 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 8 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and suspension. 2006 drew the most complaints (5), 2005 the fewest (4).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Ford GT vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $724,995–$1,499,973.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2006 (5 complaints). Lowest: 2005 (4).
Extremely positive sentiment, characterized by widespread admiration for its design, performance pedigree, and status as a rare, iconic supercar. The vehicle is consistently described as stunning, incredible, and a dream car.
Anecdotal reports of high maintenance costs for low-volume parts, insurance, and fuel, though one counter-point suggests costs are manageable for the segment.
For the modern generation, criticism of the manufacturer's selection process for buyers, described as a "popularity contest" favoring social media influencers.
A single, unverified mention of a potential alarm issue.
Owner insights cover all generations of the GT. Individual model years are broken down above.
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