Ford GT years to avoid
The Ford GT years to avoid are 2006, 2005 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2018 is the cleanest year on record.
10
Total complaints
7
Recall campaigns
2004–2018
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
GT years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Open safety investigation | 5 | |
| 2005 | Open safety investigation | 4 |
Every GT year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2006avoid | 5 | 4 | |
| 2005avoid | 4 | 4 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Ford GT years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the GT years to avoid are 2006, 2005. The cleanest year on record is 2018.
What is the best year for the Ford GT?
By complaint volume, 2018 has the cleanest NHTSA record among GT years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford GT have?
Across all model years, the GT has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.