Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Ford GT
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Ford GT has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V081000 Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V024000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V319000 Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V787000 Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
- Suspension 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Ford GT suffers from significant airbag-related recalls, impacting its reliability. While these issues are mainly regional, they pose serious safety concerns. Complaints on suspension are minimal, but airbag recalls require immediate attention.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | N/A | No reliable estimate | very common |
| Suspension | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid check
- Alignment and tire rotation
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Unusual tire wear
- Noisy suspension components
- Brake fluid leakage
- Coolant system overheating
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Ford GT at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.