When Ford dropped the GT for 2005, the public, and more importantly the buyers lined up ready to shell out at least $150,000 for one, were feverish for the car. A modern take on the GT40 race car, it had steering that was telepathic, a V8 soundtrack that would make men do foolish things to just be nearby to hear, and looks that strained necks faster than Jessica Alba having a wardrobe malfunction. The car was great YouTube and magazine fodder, and in person the GT lived up to the hype. But it wasn’t finicky, like a Ferrari or Lamborghini would be expected to be. Well, excepting the one blue car that Jeremy Clarkson ended up with, but that’s a completely different story.
However, when Vehicle Virgins got their hands on a GT, they did two reviews. In one review, things went pretty much as you would expect: every time the narrator punched the gas, his smile grew, he gave background on the car, and by the end of the video he was simply deaf and happy. You watched it, muttered something like “you lucky bastard” and all was well. Then I found this video, and immediately asked myself, “How could anyone hate anything about the GT?” Ok, so the noise might piss off some people, but this guy seems to be about cars…what could possibly be at fault?
You be the judge after watching this clip. Is he being unfair, does he have good points, or should he shut up and be grateful that he’s even allowed to breathe near this stunning Ford?
I am calling in his “MAN CARD”, how did he get one anyway?
Right there with you.
I understand that there might be a few “qwirks” with the GT. There are with any car. But this dude is just an ungrateful little millennial whiner.
I’m with Brad, this dude should stick to reviewing Toyotas. Ever hear of backing with mirrors. And who would leave this in a parking lot next to another car?
After watching the video, I couldn’t recall where I hade seen this guy before. Then I remembered. It was the last time I looked up douche bag in the dictionary and there was his picture.
Shifting to reverse, Why did I not even think about it being a problem in the one I drove? The guy would not be able to get out of my driveway in my TKO Mustang, The GT has a gate spring to keep you out of reverse. It aint a Honda.
Backing up , this car has very good mirrors ,learn to use them , again not a problem once you know where the corners are. The bigger problem is other drivers parking in the right rear and taking pictures. Driving is kind of like towing a wide trailer with narrow mirrors,you got to give it a wiggle every once in a while to see behind you.
I give him the door and close parking. At 6′ I seemed to automatically lean into the door when closing. Park far away.
Spliter,well whatever…..
Rear engine cover. I have no idea how I opened it by myself , but yet,I did.
Only had the privilege of being in one GT in my life. I put it in reverse just fine. My 7yr old son might have had some issues getting it into reverse, so maybe its a safety feature to keep kids from accidentally driving a mans car?
There’s a trend I’m noticing in a lot of different kinds of web content. People are trying way too hard, whether it’s reviews, random articles, comedic writing… I guess people are trying to set themselves apart from others. Problem is, they just end up looking like they are trying too hard to be different.
I can see trying to strip away the mystique and just judge the car. He just really seems to be trying too hard and doesn’t really understand what he is dealing with.
What a wussy boy.
Who the ___ are these idiots ? Somebody please pull their Man Card as well as rescind their membership in the Fraternity of GearHeads and shove them back into a Prius where they belong !
Holy shit give this nanny boy a testosterone shot ASAP. He would probably commit suicide after driving one of my death traps.
Poor guy forgot to take his balls out of his purse. Stick to reviewing Toyota Corollas in future mate.
Maybe I’ve watched too much “Top Gear” but I’ve come to believe that all supercars need some quirks, they simply cannot be “perfect” because then they’d be boring. The little bit of lunacy flavors the cake just right.
Every single one of his complains are totally banal:
1. Reverse – that’s a safety feature to keep people from doing stupid things, installed because we’ve proven that our species has almost universally forgotten how to not be idiots. I’m sure that if you know what you’re doing, it can be dealt with.
2. Backing up. Big deal. Ever drive a full-size pickup with a shell? Same basic concept, use the mirrors. And your brain.
3. The door lip. Not MY problem, maybe you’re just too damned tall.
4. Parking. Park in the back of the lot where it’s empty and walk in. It’s not hard.
5. Rear lip: Small, small potatoes compared to the bumper trim on any other contemporary super car.
I like the version with out the premium stereo better. You get to watch the blower pulley in the rear view mirror .
It’s a race inspired vehicle. In a race, you don’t want to accidentally shift into reverse when your going forward. Just like a wv, you have to push down and move over.. And learn to properly drive if you think you don’t have adequate mirrors, or more easily, get another car.
This just shows how many more ungrateful kids is in this world.
Do your homework first.These cars were and are the 21st Century EDSELS.
Deadly and dangerous!
Remember a ‘Technical Service Bulletin’ is issued from the factory/manufacturer about repeating issues that arise within a particular model or group of vehicles.
A ‘Recall’ is issued by the manufacturer usually at the behest of the NTSB regarding possible death or potential death issues within a certain vehicle or group.
These cars $UCK!!!
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS:
Rattle from upper steering column
Engine coolant leakage at hose connections
Engine oil leak from crankshaft rear seal
Fuel tank date code inspection.Delivery hold.Emissons recall O4E14
Leakage from transaxle bypass cooler line
Transaxle oil leak at the transaxle output-to-halfshaft attaching flange
(Ford service campaign.Customer Satisfaction Program 07B49.All 2005 & 2006 Ford GT vehicles-output shaft flange bolts and washer replacement CSC was received).
Gauges are inoperative or operate erratically
No crank-battery drained after extended vehicle storage
Discharged battery-charging service tips
Windshield wipers only operate in high speed mode
Weld bonding procedure
Base radio ( Sanyo) inoperative
Clicking noise from climate control system
RECALL ITEMS:
2005 Ford GT AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE NHTSA Campaign #14V802000
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured August 1, 2004, to June 30, 2007, and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles manufactured February 11, 2005, to January 30, 2006. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupants.
2005 Ford GT AIR BAGS NHTSA Campaign #14V787000
Summary: Ford Motor Company, (Ford) is conducting a regional recall for certain model year 2004-2005 Ford Ranger and 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 passenger side frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupants.
NHTSA Campaign #14V343000
Vehicles Affected: 85,023
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2005-2008 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT and 2004-2005 Ranger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and equipped with Takata-brand air bag inflators. Upon deployment of the driver side and/or passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. Specifically, in the following vehicles, the driver’s air bag inflators are affected: 2005-2008 Mustang. In the following vehicles, both the driver’s and passenger’s air bag inflators are affected: 2005-2006 GT and 2004-2005 Ranger.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one of the affected frontal air bags, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupants.
2005 Ford GT SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM NHTSA Campaign #04V604000
Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the upper and lower control arms may have casting imperfections at the end of each arm that may result in the arm fracturing.
Consequence: Under certain circumstances the fracture may affect vehicle handling characteristics, which could result in a crash.
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These “cars ” will FOREVER be some of the biggest Pieces Of S_ _ _ in automotive history.