There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Ford GT500, but owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
2008 Ford GT500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 7 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 4
- Structure › Body — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 11,865 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2008 Ford GT500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · at 8,054 miles · reported Dec 8, 2017
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 shelby every day for 30 miles ( 8054 divided by 30 miles driven 7 days a week} this comes up to 268 days for transmission to tear up 3 times. The first rebuild was at 6851 miles the second rebuild was 511 miles later and the third breakdown was 511 miles later. This tr6060 transmission is breaking down…
Power Train · at 11,865 miles · reported Jan 6, 2015
(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 sandwiched attempted to change lanes pressed gas rpms increased to redline vehicle did not move clutch began slipping on flywheel had to down shift and feather the clutch and gas to get vehicle moving was stuck side ways in two lanes with approaching traffic at high speeds TSB on vehicle for same issue dealer…
Air Bags · at 4,300 miles · reported Mar 18, 2014
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 unit how ever the problem continues to be an issue after the initial request to correct the known problem the supervisor I spoke with stated fords final decision would be that they knew the problem existed but were only required to initiate a repair once and even though the issue with the passenger…
Power Train · at 26,793 miles · reported Jan 11, 2014
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 (Same part number). At 43719 miles (After 16926 miles of unabusive and normal driving / normal wear & tare), the clutch replaced under warranty has again failed internally, with very minimal wear (Hot spots) evident on the external clutch plate surface. I asked to see the clutch being replaced. As I…
Power Train · at 16,000 miles · reported Nov 17, 2010
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 and was told other drivers experiencing same symptoms and they are normal characteristics of my vehicle. While driving on the freeway clutch failed forcing me off the road. Clutch diagnosed as inoperable at 16,000 miles. Ford refused to warranty stating it's a wear item despite issuing 4 TSB's and…
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Ford GT500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Ford GT500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Ford GT500?
Owners report power train problems most often (7 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 11,865 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.