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2005 · Ford

Ford GT problems

1 active recall campaign on file, only 4 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.

2005 Ford GT — Photo: Jiří Sedláček / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 · representative photo of the Ford GT

Reliability score

Not rated

Limited NHTSA data — only 4 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 1 active recall on file.

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Should you avoid this 2005 GT?

Not enough data for a verdict

Only 4 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Buyer's checklist

Going to look at one? Use the pre-purchase inspection list.

Generated from this 2005 GT's actual NHTSA complaint history — every item points at a documented failure pattern on this exact vehicle, not generic walkaround filler.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2005 GT · airbags

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…

11/24/2017 · NHTSA ODI #11048253.0

2005 GT · powertrain

While the vehicle was at the dealer for other issue dealer informed the consumer that the cv bolts fell out. *ak

01/26/2005 · NHTSA ODI #10108962.0

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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 04V604000 December 22, 2004

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

Under certain circumstances the fracture may affect vehicle handling characteristics, which could result in a crash.

Fix: 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 action has been performed. The recall owner notification mailing began on january 14, 2005. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Under investigation 1 open at NHTSA

EA Air Bags › Frontal · opened February 2015

NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA15001 on NHTSA →

How NHTSA investigations work, and what's open now →

Common questions

Is the 2005 Ford GT reliable?

Limited NHTSA data. Only 4 owner complaints have been filed for the 2005 Ford GT, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.

Should you avoid the 2005 Ford GT?

Only 4 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2005 Ford GT without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.

What should I check before buying a used 2005 Ford GT?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2005 Ford GT to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.

Is the 2005 Ford GT a good used car to buy?

Hard to say from federal data alone — only 4 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.

What's the most common problem on the 2005 Ford GT?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Ford GT has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2005 Ford GT?

Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 4 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.

Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2005/Ford/GT. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Ford. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.