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NHTSA Recall 18V707000: Structure

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 176 vehicles. It affects 2017–2018 Ford GT.

176
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2018
owners notified (November 30)
NHTSA campaign18V707000
Manufacturer campaign18S29
ComponentSTRUCTURE
Report receivedOctober 9, 2018
Owner notificationNovember 30, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford GT vehicles. The rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid.

Safety risk

A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 18V707000

Make and modelModel years
Ford GT2017, 2018

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.