Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 GT.
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.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (AM7) |
| Overall length | 187.4 in |
| Overall width | 78.7 in |
| Overall height | 43.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3053 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 66.5 / 65.4 in |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 11 / 18 / 14 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Coupe 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 3.00 sec | 10.80 sec | 647 hp | RWD |
| 2017 | Coupe 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 3.00 sec | 10.80 sec | 647 hp | RWD |
| 2017 | Coupe 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 3.20 sec | 11.10 sec | 647 hp | RWD |
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.
| 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 Bolts | 59.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 120 degrees ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 150 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Motorcraft |
| Spark Plug Gap | .032-.038 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 11 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.50 lbs. |
| Oil Type | Motorcraft YN-35 compressor oil |
| Oil Capacity | 4.70 oz |
| 1 | 71.0 inch lbs. | 71 in |
| 2 | 45.0 | |
| 1 | 17.0 ft. lbs. | 17 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 32.0 ft. lbs. | 32 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 90.0 | |
| 1 | 89.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 360 degrees, Step 3: 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90 | 89 ft. lbs |
Prep Cap bolts
| 1 | 20.0 ft. lbs. | 20 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 180.0 degrees; Side bolts | 180 degrees |
| 1 | 33.0 ft. lbs. | 33 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90.0 | |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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…
Showing 5 of 16 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25N17 | 2026-03-25 | Unknown Or Other | Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year… |
| SSM 52314 | 2024-03-01 | Power Train | During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or… |
| SAN-Vol1 I1 | 2023-06-08 | Equipment | The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information… |
| SSM 51536 | 2023-04-04 | Structure | For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis… |
| SSM 50975 | 2022-07-29 | Electrical System | Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 11 city / 18 highway / 14 combined mpg.