2006 Ford GT Coupe
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- Photo: REDFORDGT by BUTTON74, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford GT (39315) by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford GT Gen1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford GT (1st generation) coupes Motorworld Munich 1X7A0044 by Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Ford Gt (73530317) by Doug Fawley, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2006 Ford GT Coupe is a 550-hp 5.4-liter supercharged V8 coupe with a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $151,245 MSRP and is rated at 14 mpg combined.
It makes 550 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 500 lb-ft of torque at 3750 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 19 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).
The GT measures 182.8 inches long on a 106.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,485 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $151,245 ($243,823 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.4L Supercharged DOHC 32V V8 (Ford Modular, Eaton 2300 Lysholm screw-type supercharger) |
| Displacement | 5.4 L |
| Horsepower | 550 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 500 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 32 valves (4 valves/cylinder) |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Differential Type | Helical limited-slip differential |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual (Ricardo M7003GT) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 12 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Combined | 14 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 17 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | 4-piston aluminum (Brembo) |
| Front Brake Disc | Cross-drilled, vented rotor |
| Rear Brake Disc | Cross-drilled, vented rotor |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19" |
| Wheels Rear | 19" |
| Tires Front | P315/40ZR19 |
| Tires Rear | P315/40ZR19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 182.8 in |
| Width | 76.9 in |
| Height | 44.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,485 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 35.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.8 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2006 Ford GT 2-DR).
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Ford GT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 16, 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
NHTSA campaign 21V081000
Jan 10, 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Park it
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
NHTSA campaign 17V024000
May 28, 2015 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Park it
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles manufactured February 20, 2004, to September 22, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Even if interim repairs were performed under safety recall 14V-802, owners must bring their vehicles in for the final remedy. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S21. Note: This recall supersedes safety recall 14V-802.
NHTSA campaign 15V319000
Dec 12, 2014 · AIR BAGS
Ford Motor Company, (Ford) is conducting a regional recall for certain model year 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa, as well as certain areas of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia, are included. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S28. NOTE: This recall supersedes, in part, safety recall 14V-343 as to the front passenger air bag inflators only. The driver's air bag inflators will continue to be addressed by that recall.
NHTSA campaign 14V787000
5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2006 Ford GT
Owner Complaints
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Ford GT. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2006 FORD GT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.