2005 FORD GT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
14
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 FORD GT
The 2005 FORD GT has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, AIR BAGS. 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 FORD GT
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2005 FORD GT, potentially affecting up to 1,674,010 vehicles.
Recall 17V024000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 654,695 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford...
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that...
View full details →Recall 15V319000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,018,622 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles manufactured February 20, 2004, to September 22, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Even...
View full details →Recall 14V787000 — AIR BAGS
| 410 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company, (Ford) is conducting a regional recall for certain model year 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa, as well as certain areas of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana,...
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S28. NOTE: This...
View full details →Recall 04V604000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
| 283 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY HAVE CASTING IMPERFECTIONS AT THE END OF EACH ARM THAT MAY RESULT IN THE ARM FRACTURING.
Consequence: UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE FRACTURE MAY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND FASTENERS. BEGINNING DECEMBER 15, 2004, FORD CONTACTED CUSTOMERS BY TELEPHONE TO ADVISE THEM OF THIS CONDITION AND REQUEST THAT THEY NOT OPERATE THEIR VEHICLES UNTIL THIS SERVICE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 FORD GT
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FORD GT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
Safety Rating for the 2005 FORD GT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 FORD GT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 FORD GT
Ford Motor Company has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 FORD GT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
07B49 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 07B49: ALL 2005 & 2006 FORD GT VEHICLES - OUTPUT SHAFT FLANGE BOLTS AND WASHER REPLACEMENT. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ
05181 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GAUGES ARE INOPERATIVE OR OPERATE ERRATICALLY. *TT
050414 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM CRANKSHAFT REAR SEAL. *TT
051013 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
TRANSAXLE OIL LEAK AT THE TRANSAXLE OUTPUT-TO-HALFSHAFT ATTACHING FLANGE. *TT
05512 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NO CRANK/BATTERY DRAINED AFTER EXTENDED VEHICLE STORAGE. *TT
042415 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE AT HOSE CONNECTIONS. *TT UPDATE. *TT
04E14 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK DATE CODE INSPECTION. DELIVERY HOLD. EMISSIONS RECALL 04E14. *TT
05112 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
DISCHARGED BATTERY-CHARGING SERVICE TIPS. *SC
04269 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AT COOLER. *TT
04253 — STEERING:COLUMN
RATTLE FROM UPPER STEERING COLUMN. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 FORD GT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD GT
- 2004 FORD GT — 1 complaint
- 2005 FORD GT (current)
- 2006 FORD GT — 5 complaints
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