The most-reported GT run is 1FAFP90S86Y (2006 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.7× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 57% of reports; NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for GT model years 2005–2018.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Ford GT has 6 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 86% of every GT complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FAFP90S86Y•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| 1FTAFTP45X1•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| 1FAFP90S55Y•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| 1FAFP90S96Y•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| 1FAFP90S06Y•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| 1FAFP90S46Y•••••• | 2006 | — | — |
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 4 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2006 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2006 at 1.3.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 57% of everything Ford GT owners report: Air Bags, 4 of 7 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Suspension | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 7 recall campaigns on the Ford GT; the 6 below cover build years 2005 to 2018. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 18V707000 | Structure | 2017–2018 |
| 17V024000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2005–2006 |
| 14V787000 | Air Bags | 2005–2006 |
| 15V319000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2005–2006 |
| 25V443000 | Structure | 2017 |
| 21V081000 | Air Bags:frontal | 2006 |
18V707000 was opened in 2018 on cars built from 2017: 1 year on the road before the recall.
The GT against its rivals
The GT draws 1.2 complaints per production run; the Honda Insight 2.2. That is the lowest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford GT | 7 | 6 | 0% | |
| Honda Insight | 486 | 218 | 7.8% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Ford GT | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 7 | 1,116,631 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,221 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,977 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,047 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Ford GT share of that is 7 complaints over 6 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Ford GT VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 7 NHTSA complaints from 6 GT runs and 7 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which GT production run has the most complaints?
1FAFP90S86Y, a 2006 build, with 2 complaints. The typical GT run has 1.2.
Does the GT get more complaints than the Honda Insight?
No: 1.2 complaints per production run for the GT against 2.2 for the Honda Insight.
How many GT complaints involve a crash?
0% of 7 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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