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2018 Ford GT

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2018 models.

Ford GT
Pictured: 2018 Ford GT. Photo: Ruben de Rijcke, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Two Seaters
Body styles
2dr Coupe
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
14 combined · 11 city / 18 hwy
Length
187.4 in
Curb weight
3,053 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
1 campaign

Pros & cons

What's good

Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 14 MPG combined, 29% below the 2018 two seaters average of 19.6 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2018 Ford GT is a two seaters offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 187 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,053 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 14 MPG combined (11 city / 18 highway), 29% worse than the 2018 two seaters average of 19.6 MPG, for an estimated $5,850 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 1 recall campaign on file.

What changed for 2018

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2017 GT — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2017; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2017 GT →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
2dr Coupe187.4 in78.7 in43.7 in106.7 in66.5 / 65.4 in3,053 lb

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
GT3.5L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM7)Rear-Wheel Drive11 / 18 / 14-29%$5,850653
1/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
1/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $17,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
19.6 MPG2018 Two Seaters average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2018 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2018 Ford GT.

Similar 2018 two seaterss

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2018 Ford GT (this car)14 MPGNot rated1
2018 Koenigsegg Agera RS13 MPGNot rated0
2018 RUF Automobile RUF TURBO 12/CTR318 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (1)

Structure · Oct 9, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V707000 · 176 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford GT vehicles. The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid.
Risk
A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix
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 and will have the o-rings and the filter replaced, if needed. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S29.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2018 Ford GT is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2018 Ford GT in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2018 Ford GT buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Ford GT. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other GT years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2022 GT14–Not rated00
2021 GT14–Not rated00
2020 GT14187.4 inNot rated00
2019 GT14187.4 inNot rated00
2017 GT14187.4 inNot rated20
2006 GT14182.7 inNot rated44
2005 GT14–Not rated31

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →