DecodedCarsFord GT
8 model years from 2005 to 2022, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2022
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 14–14 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2006 (4)
- Fewest problems
- 2022
- Interest
- 21,987 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2022 GT in brief
The 2022 Ford GT is a two seaters offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 18 highway), 25% worse than the 2022 two seaters average of 18.7 MPG, for an estimated $5,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Ford GT has 8 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2022.
Its most efficient year was 2022 at 14 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 14 to 14 MPG.
Buying used? 2022 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2017 is the year to avoid.
2006 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 6 campaigns and 5 owner complaints.
How the 2005 GT compares
The 2005 Ford GT is a two seaters offered with a 5.4L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 19 highway), 23% worse than the 2005 two seaters average of 18.3 MPG, for an estimated $5,850 a year in fuel.
About the Ford GT
The Ford GT is a mid-engine two-seater sports car manufactured and marketed by American automobile manufacturer Ford for the 2005 model year in conjunction with the company's 2003 centenary. The second generation Ford GT became available for the 2017 model year.
From the Wikipedia article "Ford GT", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2022 GT pros & cons
Full 2022 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 14 MPG combined, 25% below the 2022 two seaters average of 18.7 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
GT changes by model year
- 2017
- New body dimensions: 4.7 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine added: 3.5L 6-cyl turbo
- Engine dropped: 5.4L 8-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 8 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 187.4 in | 3,053 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 187.4 in | 3,053 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 187.4 in | 3,053 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | 187.4 in | 3,053 lb | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5.4L 8-cyl | 14 MPG | 182.7 in | 3,486 lb | Not rated | 4 | 4 |
| 2005 | 5.4L 8-cyl | 14 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 3 | 1 |
Alternatives to the 2022 GT
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Chevrolet Corvette | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2022 Mazda MX-5 | 30 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2022 Toyota GR Supra | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →