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    New Daily Driver

    Always saving my white w/ blue stripe 2005 GT and black w/ creme interior BMW Z8 for NY/NJ weekends in dry climate, my daily driver has been the first generation Audi Allroad with a 6 speed manual transmission. I really love the car, as a daily driver when I commute to my office in New York...
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    Jenson Button's Ford Gt

    It ha been on the Internet that British Formula One Champion Jason Button is selling his 2005 white/blue stripe Ford GT. I was however, very surprised to read in this month's Top Gear Magazine page 53, that Button considers the Ford Gt as "the worst car he ever bought". Worse apparently than...
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    Correct Engine Temperature

    What is the correct (normal) engine temperature for a completely stock 2005 Ford GT, when driving locally in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gear in high eighties to low ninty degree outside temperature with the A/C on? My temp gauge goes to 220. Is that normal, or do I have a cooling problem? Fans come on...
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    Tires

    Hi, I went for a long drive yesterday and just hit the 11,000 mile mark. I still have the original Goodyear tires, and do not feel comfortable with the rear tires, eventhough they look like there is still trad life left. I have read the numerous posts about the Bridgestone RE050A...
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    Red Ford GT London

    Hi, I own a 2005 White w/ blue stripe GT in New Jersey, and flew to London last Sunday on business. I walked out of my hotel, the Capitol on Basil Street, about 10:00 PM and parked about 50 feet to the left of the hotel was a red Ford GT w/ white stripes. Does the car belong to a forum...
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    Ford GT Prices

    Hi, I bought a low mileage white with blue stripe with all options 2005 Ford GT from Lambo/Houston at the end of march, and a close friend bought the identical car, with very low mileage from Shelby in June. I still glance at the E-bay auctions, and was surprised to see the white/no stripe...
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    iPod

    Hi, I have a great stero guy who has done work on all my cars. He just intalled the Escort 9500ci radar detector, laser diffuse into my GT. He also hooked up my iPod, but hooked it up directly to the ampof the optional McIntosh between the seats. I had told him I was concerned about...
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    GT Original Pricing

    Hi, What month in 2005, and what VIN number, did the Ford GT base price go from 139,995 to 149,995? Thanks, Seth
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    White Touch UP Paint

    Is the Centenial White Ford GT, definitely the exact same color as the Ford Performance White? Thanks, Seth
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    Trickle Charger/Gauges Blown

    Hi, After reading the many posts concerning gauge problems, and having just replaced my oil pressure gauge, I have a question about using a trickle charger. I bought the Battery Tender from Cool Tech, but have not used it yet. I have a brand new battery that was just installed by a Ford SVT...
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    Escort 9500Ci and iPod

    Hi, I am about to have my stereo specialist install an Escort 9500Ci and iPod connection in my 2005 Ford GT. Two questions: 1) With the problems I have read on the forum about voltage surge damaging the instruments (I have to replace the oil pressure gauge), what is the best way to prevent...
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    Half Shaft Bolts

    Hi, New to Ford Motor Company, new to GT, new to forum. Took deliver of a low mileage white/blue stripe GT on 3/31/2010. Love the car. I also own a 2001 BMW Z8 black/full crema interior. I brought the GT to ALL American Ford in nearby Hackensack NJ. Mike the lead mechanic, who is GT...
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    Checking Engine Oil

    Hi, I took delivery last night of a white/ blue stripe 2005 Ford GT. 8,000 miles. I live in NJ, and the car was transported from a Lambo dealer in Houston. Took it for a first drive this morning of about 8 miles. The car drives incredibly, but I noticed that the oil pressure gauge sits at...