Ford Gt 2005
Model Gt made in 2005 by Ford got 6 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and unknown or other. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning suspension . The car has one 5.4, guzzler engine.
Model 2005
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4, Guzzler | 8 | Manual, 6 gears | R | 13/21/16 | 15/26.9/18.7282 | Premium | 1828 | TWO SEATERS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V604000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/20/2004 to 12/09/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 283 | 01/14/2005 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/22/2004 | 12/23/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Under certain circumstances the fracture may affect vehicle handling characteristics, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 05181 | 10/07/2005 | 10018059 | Gauges are inoperative or operate erratically. *tt | 12/14/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 05112 | 01/01/2005 | 10016812 | Discharged battery-charging service tips. *sc | 10/11/2005 | |
| 05512 | 03/21/2005 | 10014695 | No crank/battery drained after extended vehicle storage. *tt | 05/05/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 042415 | 03/07/2005 | 05413 | 10014087 | Engine coolant leakage at hose connections. *tt update. *tt | 04/28/2005 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 050414 | 06/07/2005 | 051010 | 10014660 | Engine oil leak from crankshaft rear seal. *tt | 05/05/2005 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 18344 | 12/01/2004 | 10014612 | Clicking noise from climate control system. *eh | 05/05/2005 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 19102 | 10019796 | Base radio (sanyo) inoperative. *tt | 04/28/2006 | ||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 04E14 | 01/05/2005 | 10013305 | Fuel tank date code inspection. delivery hold. emissions recall 04e14. *tt | 04/14/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 04256 | 12/27/2004 | 10014243 | Leakage from transaxle cooler bypass line. *tt | 04/29/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 051013 | 06/07/2005 | 10017932 | Transaxle oil leak at the transaxle output-to-halfshaft attaching flange. *tt | 12/07/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||||
| 07B49 | 12/03/2007 | 10024151 | Customer satisfaction program 07b49: all 2005 & 2006 ford gt vehicles - output shaft flange bolts and washer replacement. csc was received. *nj | 03/13/2008 | |
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| 04253 | 12/27/2004 | 10014177 | Rattle from upper steering column. *tt | 04/28/2005 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| 04269 | 12/31/2004 | 10014278 | Power steering fluid leak at cooler. *tt | 04/29/2005 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 042616 | 12/31/2004 | 10014310 | Weld bonding procedure. *tt | 04/29/2005 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 18302 | 11/01/2004 | 10013428 | Windshield wipers only operate with switch in high speed mode - service tip. *tt | 04/18/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 04/03/2005 | 21 | 04/03/2005 | |
| Wheel breakage, spinning, engine block fire completely destroyed. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 12/15/2004 | 650 | 1 | 11/11/2004 |
| While the vehicle was at the dealer for other issue dealer informed the consumer that the cv bolts fell out. *ak | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 01/22/2010 | 1 | ||
| 2005 ford gt. lawyer for the consumer would like any record filed regarding a recall for imperfections of the upper and lower control arms. *kb the consumer lost control of the vehicle and crashed. *jb | |||