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2017–2018 Ford GT Recall: Rear wing valve block may leak hydraulic fluid

NHTSA campaign 18V707000 · Structure · filed Oct 9, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
176
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Risk
Fire
Owner letters
Mailing began Nov 30, 2018

The defect

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

The risk

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

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The fix — what to do

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
FordGT2017, 2018

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V707000 (manufacturer number 18S29). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.