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2020 Ford GT

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 GT.

Transmission Automatic (AM7)

The 2020 Ford GT pairs an automatic AM7 transmission with a dry-sump lubrication system demanding 13.7 quarts of 5W-50 oil, while EPA ratings stand at 12 mpg city, 18 highway, and 14 combined. This model year sits outside the documented complaint history spanning 2004 to 2018, where the GT recorded a low of just 1 complaint in 2004 and a high of only 5 in 2006, indicating a legacy of minimal issues that bodes well for the 2020 edition.

Model year20222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity13.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-50OEM · verified
Lug nut torque150.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy12/18/14 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 900 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 900 CCAOEM · 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
Weight distribution (front / rear)41/59

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined12 / 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.

This engine holds 13.7 qt of 5W-50 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine OilSAE 5W · Synthetic
Engine Oil Capacity13.7 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity15.0 gallons

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
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 Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts150.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts76.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugEach: 18.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing Bolts98.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Type12405 - Motorcraft SP-542
Spark Plug Gap0.030 in
Spark Plug Torque11.08 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity4.70 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance900 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum51
Engine Oil Pressure39.9 psi
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: NA, Rear: NA
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 129; Rear: 76
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.6; Rear: 6.6
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.398; Rear: 1.398
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor RunoutStamped on rotor

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
16.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 45°6 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: Loosen 360° Step 3: 18.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 150°30 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs. Step 2: 18.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 52°7.4 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Center Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
189.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: Loosen 360° Step 3: 37.0 ft. lbs. Sep 4: 150°89 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.75 ft. lbs. Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 90° Step 4: 90° Step 5: 90° Outer M6 Bolt Step 1: 7.4 ft. lbs. Step 2: 45°14.75 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
145°

Reliability & federal safety record

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

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
15
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 15 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25N172026-03-25Unknown Or OtherAdvance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year…
25L022025-12-02Unknown Or OtherSpecial Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified…
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…

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2020 GT take?

13.7 qt of Castrol Edge Supercar® SAE 5W-50 Supercar Full Synthetic Motor Oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2020 GT have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the GT get?

EPA figures are 12 city / 18 highway / 14 combined mpg.