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2006 Ford GT problems
The 2006 Ford GT has 4 critical safety recalls on file — the kind NHTSA opens when crashes, fires, or injuries are documented. 5 owner complaints alongside. Read those first.
The 2006 Ford GT has 5 NHTSA owner complaints and 4 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is airbags at 4 complaints (~$1,100 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
Limited NHTSA data — only 5 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 4 active recalls on file.
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Should you avoid this 2006 GT?
Not enough data for a verdict
Only 5 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 4 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first.
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2006 GT· airbags
Takata recall I received a recall NHTSA 17v-024 Ford recall 17s01 on march 2017 for the passenger airbag after waiting 1 year for the driver's side.Ford advised me today that the parts may be available in spring of 2018. I'll be waiting over a year .I want the airbag removed…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Ford gt. The contact was traveling 65 MPH making a left turn when the contact lost control of the vehicle after driving over a speed bump. The vehicle spun around in a circle after the failure. The contact did not experience a crash. The vehicle was…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Ford gt. The contact stated that the recall repair had been performed concerning the front driver and passenger side air bags. A month later, the contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The dealer (san…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Ford gt. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v319000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time as the recall…
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
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
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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 parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
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
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.
Fix: 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 if interim repairs were performed under safety recall 14V-802, owners must bring their vehicles in for the final remedy. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S21.
Note: This recall supersedes safety recall 14V-802.
Limited NHTSA data. Only 5 owner complaints have been filed for the 2006 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 2006 Ford GT?
Only 5 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 4 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2006 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 2006 Ford GT?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2006 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 2006 Ford GT a good used car to buy?
Hard to say from federal data alone — only 5 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 2006 Ford GT?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 4 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
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 2006 Ford GT?
Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 5 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 5 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Ford/GT.
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