2018 Ford GT - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2018 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 an automatic (am7). This 2018 car is the most recent Ford GT model year on record.
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 Gold battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 12 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 100 ft-lb.
There is 1 safety recall on record; one covers: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford GT vehicles. The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid.. Its overall reliability signal is rated "Excellent" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $4,150.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $4,150 |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | Motorcraft Gold |
| Open recalls on record | 1 |
| Technical service bulletins | 16 |
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.