The Ford GT is a two-seater built from 2004 to 2022 over 6 generations. Most were assembled in the United States — 100% of those on record. Between 2004 and 2022 it grew 13 cm longer and gained 229 kg. Engines offered: V6, V8. Worth buying? It depends heavily on which year you buy at 3.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the GT is
The Ford GT is a two-seater that Ford built from 2004 to 2022 — 19 model years. Our measurements put it at 6 generations, the current one starting in 2022. It has been offered with V6, V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Ford range: F-150, Bronco, Mustang.
Where the GT is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 6 GTs on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| the United States | 1FA | 2005-2006 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Ford VIN decide which of these 6 lines your GT belongs to. What every character in a GT VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Ford GT adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
GT generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the GT's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the GT that gives 6 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 465 cm | 257 cm | 1536 kg | - | - |
| 2007 | 464 cm | 271 cm | 1581 kg | -1 cm | +45 kg |
| 2010-2013 | 478 cm | 272 cm | 1687 kg | +14 cm | +106 kg |
| 2016 | 478 cm | 272 cm | 1756 kg | +0 cm | +69 kg |
| 2019 | 476 cm | 271 cm | 1385 kg | -2 cm | -371 kg |
| 2022 | 478 cm | 272 cm | 1765 kg | +2 cm | +380 kg |
Between 2004 and 2022 the GT gained 13 cm in length (+2.8%) and 229 kg in weight (+14.9%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the GT that is 229 kg against 13 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Ford GT tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment GT owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Ford GT have? Power & range
The Ford GT is offered with 2 powertrains — 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 2 for the Ford GT, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 3.5L · 6-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | RWD | Premium |
| V8 | 5.4L · 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The GT by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Ford GT. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | GT | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 12 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 10 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 3.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Ford GT?
The GT is a two-seater, built from 2004 to 2022 across 6 generations. Engines offered: V6, V8.
Where is the Ford GT made?
Across 6 cars in our records the split is: the United States (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the GT have?
6 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2022. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the GT grew 13 cm longer and gained 229 kg.
What is the Ford GT warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the GT reliable?
It scores 3.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific GT?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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