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2019 Ford GT

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 GT.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AM7)

The 2019 Ford GT is a passenger car defined by its AM7 automatic transmission and an engine requiring a substantial 13.7 quarts of 5W-50 viscosity oil. With an EPA fuel economy rating of 11 city, 18 highway, and 14 combined mpg, its operational parameters reflect a highly specialized mechanical package. Although the 2019 model year falls just outside the 2004–2018 complaint tracking window, the nameplate's historical reliability remains exceptionally strong, with the highest recorded year yielding only five complaints in 2006 and the lowest dropping to a single complaint in 2004, indicating a robust reliability baseline for the lineage.

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
EPA fuel economy11/18/14 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Li-ion Battery Only. Contact a Ford Service Specialist before changing battery. This is a non BCI group size battery. · 900 Lithium Ion Battery 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 Li-ion Battery Only. Contact a Ford Service Specialist before changing battery. This is a non BCI group size battery. · 900 Lithium Ion Battery 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 / 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.

This engine holds 13.7 qt of 5W-50 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidSAE 75W
Brake FluidDot 4
Engine Oil5W-50 · Synthetic
Engine Oil Capacity13.7 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Rear Wheel Hub203.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.030 in
Spark Plug Torque11 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Cranking Performance900 Lithium Ion Battery cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum51.0 Low Pressure Side psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum87.0 Low Pressure Side psi

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
171 inch lbs., Step 2: 45°.71 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.17 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
17.4 ft. lbs.7.4 ft. lbs
2Turn 45°
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install new studs8.8 ft. lbs

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
11
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
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
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 11 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

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 GT take?

13.7 qt of 5W-50 Synthetic Oil., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 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 11 city / 18 highway / 14 combined mpg.