2008 Ford GT500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GT500 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Ford GT500. The most reported problem area is power train (7 complaints, 78%), typically at around 16,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Ford GT500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 78% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11% | 4,300 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | 1,891 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Ford GT500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Ford GT500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My tremec tr56 transmission tears up every 600 mi. Ford and tremec are aware of problem with synchronizers breaking, then causing other parts to break because of metal pieces moving inside transmission. I don't drive my shelby every day. It only has 8054 miles on speedometer. If i had drove my…
(affected parts: manual transmission, fly wheel, clutch) traveling on the interstate at 75mph in fast lane during heavy traffic several vehicles ahead there was a sudden accident slammmed on brakes did not have enough room to stop transfer truck behind me locked down brakes to avoid being…
I own a 2008 ford gt500 i have been having issues with the passenger side air bag sensor not sending the proper signal to activate the airbag for deployment i contacted the ford motor company to discuss having them meet a known recall with this airbag system there was a repair made in 2010 to the…
2008 ford shelby gt500 - clutch assy (ar3z-7b546-ad) began slipping badly and was replaced under warranty at 26793 miles. Vehicle came out of warranty service / replacement with a very pronounced vibration in the power-train. The ford dealership said it was "break-in" vibrations for the new clutch…
Gt500 transmission was very difficult to get into 1st, 2nd and reverse. I often had to skip 2nd gear because it would not shift into gear. Clutch chatter when released clutch pedal became excessive over time. Called ford dealership in summer of 2010 and talked to service personnel about the issues…
Other Ford GT500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford GT500?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Ford GT500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Ford GT500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GT500 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.