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Ford GTModel year report

2006 Ford GT Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
1,900miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
42 do-not-drive
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
14 mpgcombined, 5.4L 8-cyl RWD · 12 city / 19 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Ford GT (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2006 Ford GT. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by suspension (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,900 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns (2 marked do-not-drive) and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 4 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “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 until parts are available but Ford won't do it without a letter from NHTSA. Please send a letter approving removal of the airbag”

NHTSA complaint #11055879, filed 2017-12

Suspension: “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 taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the drivers side rear shock absorber needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,900 and the current mileage was 2,400. Updated 9/10/12”

NHTSA complaint #10467042, filed 2012-07, 1,900 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,900 and 1,900 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 1,900 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20122016201722018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2006 Ford GT version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
GT 2WD5.4L 8-cyl6-speed manual121914$5,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2006 Ford GT → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.

Other model years of the Ford GT

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200651,9004—14—Not enough data

All Ford GT model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Ford GT have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2006 Ford GT as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Ford GT is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by suspension with 1.

Has the 2006 Ford GT been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Ford GT get?

The EPA rates the 2006 Ford GT (GT 2WD, 5.4L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 12 city and 19 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Ford GT reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,900 miles and the middle half falls between 1,900 and 1,900 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.