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2018 Ford GT

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 GT.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AM7)

The 2018 Ford GT is a passenger car equipped with a 7‑speed automatic transmission, and its EPA fuel‑economy rating stands at 11 mpg city, 18 mpg highway and 14 mpg combined. Across the model’s 2004‑2018 complaint record, the peak year was 2006 with five reports while the lowest was 2004 with just one, placing the 2018 edition within a historically low‑complaint range.

Model year20222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque150 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy11/18/14 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length187.4 in
Overall width78.7 in
Overall height43.7 in
Wheelbase106.7 in
Curb weight3053 lb
Track (front / rear)66.5 / 65.4 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined11 / 18 / 14 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the GT of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.0–3.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.00 sec — 2017 Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Coupe 3.5L Twin-Turbo V63.00 sec10.80 sec647 hpRWD
2017Coupe 3.5L Twin-Turbo V63.00 sec10.80 sec647 hpRWD
2017Coupe 3.5L Twin-Turbo V63.20 sec11.10 sec647 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 150 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 120 degrees ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)4.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)Stage 1: 30 lb.ft
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)14.75 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts59.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug120 degrees ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts150 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.032-.038 in
Spark Plug Torque11 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.50 lbs.
Oil TypeMotorcraft YN-35 compressor oil
Oil Capacity4.70 oz

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
171.0 inch lbs.71 in
245.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
117.0 ft. lbs.17 ft. lbs
232.0 ft. lbs.32 ft. lbs
390.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
189.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 360 degrees, Step 3: 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 9089 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Cap bolts

120.0 ft. lbs.20 ft. lbs
2180.0 degrees; Side bolts180 degrees
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290.0

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
16
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V707000StructureReported 09/10/2018

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford GT vehicles. The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid. Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update to the fully integrated vehicle controller. Some vehicles will have a rear wing hydraulic check valve installed…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 16 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25N172026-03-25Unknown Or OtherAdvance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year…
SSM 523142024-03-01Power TrainDuring service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or…
SAN-Vol1 I12023-06-08EquipmentThe Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information…
SSM 515362023-04-04StructureFor 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis…
SSM 509752022-07-29Electrical SystemSome 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific GT. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2018 GT have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the GT get?

EPA figures are 11 city / 18 highway / 14 combined mpg.