2005 Ford GT - Electric Vehicle Guide

The 2005 Ford GT belongs to a Ford GT lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 4 model years, from 2005 to 2018. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion GT entirely. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with a manual 6-spd. This 2005 car is the earliest model year on record for the Ford GT.

The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, Motorcraft Orange battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 100 ft-lb.

There are 4 safety recalls on record; one covers: Ford Motor Company, (Ford) is conducting a regional recall for certain model year 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles vehicles originally sold, or ever.... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Excellent" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.

Estimated annual charging cost runs near $4,150.

Quick Specs

Common Trouble Codes

• P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
• P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
• P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
• P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
• P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
• P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
• P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
• U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A

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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.