Ford GT recalls

12 official safety recalls for the Ford GT from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid

    Reported June 27, 2025Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 25V4430002 vehicles affected

    The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid, which can increase fire risk if the fluid reaches an ignition source. Dealers will update the dynamics control module software and replace the rear wing check valve as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE
    Defect
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 GT vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall 18V707. The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid.
    Consequence
    A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the dynamics control module software and replace the rear wing check valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S74.

  2. Air bag inflator may explode

    Reported February 16, 2021Model years 2006NHTSA campaign 21V0810001,067 vehicles affected

    A replacement frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation after long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and risking serious injury or death. Dealers will inspect the air bag modules and replace either the module or inflator if needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    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. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  3. Airbag inflator may rupture when deployed

    Reported August 21, 2020Model years 2005–2006DVSA recall R/2019/156EU Safety Gate A12/01239/2014,830 vehicles affected

    Airbag inflators may not operate as intended. The inflator will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE ON DEPLOYMENT
    Defect
    Air bag inflators may not operate as intended
    Remedy
    Replace air bag inflator

  4. Rear spoiler valve block may leak oil onto exhaust

    Reported December 21, 2018Model years 2016–2018DVSA recall R/2018/2918 vehicles affected

    The rear spoiler valve block may leak hydraulic fluid onto the exhaust. The software in the fully integrated vehicle controller will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR WING (SPOILER) VALVE BLOCK MAY LEAK HYDRAULIC OIL ONTO EXHAUST
    Defect
    The rear wing (spoiler) valve block may leak of hydraulic fluid onto the exhaust.
    Remedy
    Software update to the Fully Integrated Vehicle Controller.

  5. Rear wing valve block may leak fluid

    Reported October 9, 2018Model years 2017–2018NHTSA campaign 18V707000176 vehicles affected

    The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid, which could catch fire if it reaches an ignition source. Dealers will update the vehicle controller software and, on some vehicles, install a check valve and replace the seals and filter if needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE
    Defect
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford GT vehicles. The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid.
    Consequence
    A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update to the fully integrated vehicle controller. Some vehicles will have a rear wing hydraulic check valve installed and will have the o-rings and the filter replaced, if needed. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S29.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  6. Driver airbag inflator housing may rupture

    Reported May 12, 2017Model years 2004–2014DVSA recall R/2017/149EU Safety Gate A12/0686/1733,332 vehicles affected

    In a crash requiring the driver airbag to deploy, its inflator housing may rupture and send metal fragments towards occupants, causing serious injury or death. Dealers will fit a revised inflator.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR HOUSING MAY RUPTURE
    Defect
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver side frontal airbag the front driver side air bag inflator housing may rupture and deploy the airbag abnormally. An inflator rupture could also result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a revised Airbag Inflator into all affected vehicles.

  7. Passenger air bag inflator may rupture

    Reported January 10, 2017Model years 2005–2006NHTSA campaign 17V024000654,695 vehicles affected

    Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

    In a crash, the passenger air bag inflator may rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, risking serious injury or death. Owners are advised not to drive until repaired. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  8. Passenger airbag inflator may rupture

    Reported May 31, 2016Model years 2005–2006NHTSA campaign 16V3840001,892,343 vehicles affected

    Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

    The passenger airbag inflator may rupture when the airbag deploys, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and risking serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang 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 model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang 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." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
    Consequence
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy
    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. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. 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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  9. Driver air bag inflator may rupture

    Reported May 28, 2015Model years 2005–2006NHTSA campaign 15V3190001,018,622 vehicles affected

    Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

    Moisture may cause the driver air bag inflator to rupture when deployed, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially causing serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  10. Passenger airbag inflator may rupture

    Reported December 12, 2014Model years 2005–2006NHTSA campaign 14V787000410 vehicles affected

    Excessive pressure may rupture the passenger airbag inflator when it deploys, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially causing serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S28. NOTE: This recall supersedes, in part, safety recall 14V-343 as to the front passenger air bag inflators only. The driver's air bag inflators will continue to be addressed by that recall.

  11. Track control arms may fracture

    Reported February 10, 2005Model years 2004DVSA recall R/2005/02413 vehicles affected

    A material quality defect could cause the track control arms to fracture. All track control arms will be replaced at dedicated facilities, with affected vehicles collected and returned to customers.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    TRACK CONTROL ARMS MAY FRACTURE
    Defect
    A material quality defect in the track control arm may result in a fracture.
    Remedy
    Ford are to coordinate collection of the affected vehicles replace all the track control arms at dedicated facilities and return the vehicles to the customers.

  12. Control arms may fracture

    Reported December 22, 2004Model years 2005NHTSA campaign 04V604000283 vehicles affected

    Casting imperfections may cause the control arms to fracture, affecting handling and potentially leading to a crash. Dealers will replace the front and rear upper and lower control arms and fasteners.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE FRACTURE MAY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    FORD RECALL NO. 04S26.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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