2005 Ford GT Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Ford GT.

20042006
Complaints
4
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
1
Recalls
3

Worst 2005 Ford GT Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Airbags

#21 complaints

Engine & Cooling

Fires:1
#31 complaints

Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Ford GT.

Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
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Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Recalls for 2005 Ford GT

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,673,727 vehicles.

17V024000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~654,695 affected

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 is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

15V319000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~1,018,622 affected

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.

14V787000Airbags
~410 affected

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, Texas, and Georgia, are included. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

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2005 Ford GT — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2005 Ford GT reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2005 Ford GT has 4 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Ford GT?
Top reported problems: Airbags (1 complaints); Engine & Cooling (1 complaints); Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2005 Ford GT?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Ford GT include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2005 Ford GT have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,673,727 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2005 Ford GT?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford GT reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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