Ford GT Trim Recall2017–2018 · Free Repair
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 GT vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall 18V707. The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid.
Is Your GT Included?
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What Happened — and How It's Fixed
NHTSA 25V-443000 · 2017 · STRUCTURE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 GT vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall 18V707. The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid.
A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will update the dynamics control module software and replace the rear wing check valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S74.
Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 25V-443000 on NHTSA.gov
NHTSA 18V-707000 · 2017–2018 · STRUCTURE
On approximately 194 second-generation Ford GT vehicles in North America (176 in the United States, 18 in Canada) built December 20, 2016 through July 31, 2018, a seal failure in the rear wing valve block may result in leakage of hydraulic fluid onto the exhaust. The hydraulic active rear wing on the 2nd-gen GT uses a valve block assembly located underneath the rear wing — directly above the exhaust system for the 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6. Excessive pressure in the hydraulic system can blow out O-rings in the valve block, allowing hydraulic fluid to leak onto hot exhaust components. A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can ignite and cause a vehicle fire. Ford is aware of one vehicle fire that occurred in Germany on June 16, 2018 with no injuries — the GT was a total loss with only 43 miles on the odometer. Ford built a brand new GT for the German owner with the same specifications. The component responsible was introduced in late December 2016, and the condition was remedied on all vehicles produced after July 31, 2018. All prior generation Ford GT vehicles (2005-2006) are unaffected by this recall.
A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers perform a software update to the fully integrated vehicle controller, which eliminates the possibility of excessive pressure in the valve block assembly. Some vehicles will have a rear wing hydraulic check valve installed and will have the O-rings and the filter replaced if needed. All work is performed free of charge. Recall began November 26, 2018.
Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 18V-707000 on NHTSA.gov
What To Do
Run your VIN
Confirm 25V-443000 applies to your exact GT using the checker above.
Schedule the free repair
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Free, by law
Recall parts and labor are free regardless of age, mileage, or where you bought it.
Keep the paperwork
We provide written proof of completion — useful at resale.
Trim Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my GT before the trim recall repair?⌄
NHTSA issued no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory for any of the 2 campaigns on this page. Schedule the free repair promptly — until it is completed, the defects described above are still present on affected GT vehicles.
Which vehicles are affected?⌄
Campaign 25V-443000 covers certain 2017 Ford GT vehicles. Model year alone does not settle it — run your VIN in the checker above, which is the definitive answer for your exact vehicle.
What does the repair cost?⌄
Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Ford dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age, mileage, or where it was bought.
I’m buying a used GT. Should I check this recall?⌄
Yes — run the VIN before you buy. If campaign 25V-443000 is still open on that vehicle, any authorized Ford dealer (including us) completes the repair free of charge, no matter where the vehicle was purchased.
