2017 FORD GT check oil

VEHICLE STORAGE
At Ford, we fully understand that many
Ford Performance vehicles will see only
occasional operation and that many of the
vehicles, especially in northern climates,
may be stored for an extended period
during the winter months. If you plan on
storing your vehicle for 30 days or more,
read the following maintenance
recommendations to make sure your
vehicle stays in good operating condition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles
and their components for reliable, regular
driving. Under various conditions,
long-term storage may lead to degraded
engine performance or failure unless you
use specific precautions to preserve engine
components.
General
Note:
Do not park your vehicle in facilities
that use parking platforms or elevators that
lift your vehicle. The vehicle Warranty may
not cover damage caused to your vehicle as
a result of using this type of equipment.
• Store all vehicles inside a garage or
building in a dry, ventilated place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible. Use
a soft, breathable vehicle cover.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents. Engine
•
Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• If your vehicle is stored for more than
a few months, we recommend that you
change the engine oil before you use
your vehicle again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle and add
commercially available fuel stabilizer.
Run the engine for a minimum of one
minute to ensure that treated fuel has
circulated through the system.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Connect your vehicle to the battery
charger/maintainer provided with your
vehicle whenever you store your vehicle
for more than 2 weeks.
• Connect the wires as shown in the
illustration. See Changing the 12V
Battery (page 158).
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Brakes
•
Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• To avoid flat spots in the tires, inflate
all four tires to the maximum inflation
pressure noted on the tire sidewall.
When the vehicle is taken out of
storage, reset the tire pressures to the
recommended levels listed on the
Safety Compliance Certification label
or Tire Label affixed to your vehicle.
Note: If you store your vehicle in a location
with low ambient temperatures, follow the
instructions for care of summer tires. See
Using Summer Tires (page 188).
Miscellaneous
• Move vehicles at least
25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent flat spots in the tires.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood and engine cover
for any foreign material that may have
collected during storage such as mice
or squirrel nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label. •
Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth with the brake lightly applied.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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Oils and Fluids
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Normal Maintenance Intervals Annually or Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Change oil and filter.
Inspect tires and check tire pressures.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses, brake cooling duct hoses and check parking brake
function. Check brake fluid level.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses. Check coolant level.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the accessory drive belts.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and tie-rod ends.
Inspect the wiper blades. Check washer fluid level.
Inspect hinges and latches. Lubricate if needed.
Inspect vehicle battery and state of charge.
Check the hydraulic fluid level.
Check operation of all lights.
Check operation of warning indicators inside the instrument cluster.
Check for any fluid leaks.
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Before Operating Your Vehicle at High
Speeds:
•
Verify your tires have the correct
pressures See Technical
Specifications (page 193).
• Inspect wheels and tires for wear and
damage. Replace any damaged wheels
and tires.
• Check and set lug nut torque. See
Technical Specifications (page 193).
• Verify fluid levels for oil, coolant, brake,
and hydraulic fluid. See Maintenance
(page
147).
• Change the oil and filter prior to use on
the track. After Operating Your vehicle at High
Speeds and Track Day Driving, Do the
Following:
•
Set tire pressures to specification.
• Check and set lug nut torque. See
Technical Specifications (page 193).
• Check all fluid levels.
• If you drive your car for an extended
period of time at high speed or on the
track for an extended time, change the
oil and filter.
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Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp

Child Safety........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................166
Cleaning Products........................................162 Materials................................................................ 162
Cleaning the Engine....................................164
Cleaning the Exterior...................................162 Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 164
Matte Paint Finish............................................... 163
Raising the Rear Wing...................................... 164
Standard Paint Finish....................................... 163
Under Hood.......................................................... 164
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.........................166
Cleaning the Interior....................................165
Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber Cloth...........165
Cleaning the Wheels....................................167
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................165
Climate Control
...............................................77
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 152
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......38
Cruise Control..................................................52 Principle of Operation........................................ 113
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 113
Cup Holders.....................................................86
Customer Assistance
..................................132
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
Event Data Recording........................................... 8
Service Data Recording......................................... 7
Daytime Running Lamps............................58
Direction Indicators
.......................................59
Doors and Locks.............................................45
Drive Mode Control........................................53 Active Aerodynamics ........................................ 118
Damper Comfort Mode..................................... 118
Drive Mode Selection......................................... 114
Front Lift................................................................. 118
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................34 Children and Airbags........................................... 34
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 34
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags
.........37 Driving Aids......................................................114
Driving at High Speed
.................................192
Tire Pressure - Speeds Greater Than .........192
Driving Hints
...................................................126
Driving Through Water................................126
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 58
E
Electric Parking Brake.................................104 Applying the Electric Parking brake............104
Battery With No Charge................................... 105
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake...........105
Emergency Door Release
............................47
Emission Control System...........................96 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)..................... 97
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing..................................................... 97
End User License Agreement
...................277
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .................................. 277
Engine Coolant Check
.................................152
Adding Coolant.................................................... 152
Coolant Change.................................................. 154
Engine Coolant Temperature Management
................................................... 155
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 154
Recycled Coolant................................................ 153
Severe Climates.................................................. 154
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 49
Engine Oil Check............................................151 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 151
Engine Oil Dipstick
........................................151
Engine Specifications.................................195
Entertainment..............................................220 AM/FM Radio........................................................ 221
Apps........................................................................\
223
Bluetooth Stereo or USB.................................. 221
Sources.................................................................. 220
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 223
USB Ports.............................................................. 223
Environment......................................................13
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 104
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Keys and Intelligent Access..............................
73
Maintenance........................................................... 73
Park Brake............................................................... 74
Starting System .................................................... 74
Steering System.................................................... 74
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................... 75
Transmission.......................................................... 75
Installing Child Restraints............................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster.........................................62
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................58
Instrument Panel Overview........................14
Interior Lamps.................................................59
Interior Mirror
....................................................61
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................129 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 129
Jump Starting...................................................... 130
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 129
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 130
K
Keyless Starting
..............................................87
Ignition Modes....................................................... 87
Keys and Remote Controls........................40
L
Lighting Control
..............................................53
High Beams............................................................. 57
Lighting
...............................................................57
General Information............................................ 57
Load Carrying
.................................................120
Load Limit.......................................................120 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 124
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 120
Locking and Unlocking.................................45 Activating Intelligent Access ........................... 45
Autolock.................................................................. 46Battery Saver..........................................................
47
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 47
Illuminated Exit...................................................... 47
Power Door Locks................................................ 45
Remote Control.................................................... 45
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 46
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 192
M
Maintenance...................................................147 General Information........................................... 147
Manual Climate Control...............................77
Manual Seats
...................................................83
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 68
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 60
Mobile Communications Equipment........11
Motorcraft Parts
...........................................196
N
Navigation......................................................229 cityseeker.............................................................. 236
Destination Mode............................................... 231
Map Mode............................................................ 230
Navigation Map Updates................................ 236
Navigation Menu................................................ 234
Waypoints............................................................. 235
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........264 Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 264
O
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 151
Opening and Closing the Hood...............147 Closing the Front Hood.................................... 148
Closing the Rear Hatch..................................... 149
Opening the Front Hood.................................. 147
Opening the Rear Hatch.................................. 148
Opening the Doors
.........................................47
Opening the Doors from Inside....................... 47
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Display...................................................................
248
General................................................................... 247
Media Player........................................................ 239
Mobile Apps......................................................... 245
Navigation............................................................. 243
Phone..................................................................... 240
Radio ....................................................................... 243
Sound..................................................................... 238
Valet Mode........................................................... 249
Voice Control....................................................... 249
Wi-Fi........................................................................\
247
Side Airbags......................................................37
Sitting in the Correct Position...................83
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 188
Special Notices................................................10
Additional Warranty Information.................... 10
Certified Ford GT Service Dealer...................... 11
New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................ 10
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector
............................................................. 11
Special Instructions............................................. 10
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................265
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter Replacement.................................................. 265
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals................265
Operating at High Speeds and Track Days................................................................... 265
Speed Control See: Cruise Control.............................................. 113
Stability Control
............................................107
Principle of Operation....................................... 107
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........87 General Information............................................ 87
Starting the Engine.......................................88 Failure to Start...................................................... 89
Fast Restart............................................................ 89
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................90
Important Ventilating Information................90
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 89
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 89
Steering
.............................................................114
Steering Wheel Lock....................................88
Steering Wheel.................................................51
Storage Compartments..............................86 Supplementary Restraints System.........33
Principle of Operation......................................... 33
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
SYNC™ 3
........................................................203
General Information......................................... 203
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
......................249
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............195
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................133
Tire Care...........................................................176 Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 178
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................... 176
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 179
Temperature A B C.............................................. 177
Traction AA A B C................................................ 177
Treadwear.............................................................. 177
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................. 170
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........188 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 190
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 190
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................. 170
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit......................170 First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air......................................... 172
General Information............................................ 171
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................. 174
Tips for Use of the Kit......................................... 171
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed................................................................. 174
What to do When a Tire Is Punctured.........172
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 170
Towing a Trailer..............................................125
Towing Points
..................................................131
Installing the Tow Hook..................................... 131
Tow Hook Location............................................. 131
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Towing the Vehicle on Four
Wheels...........................................................125
Emergency Towing............................................. 125
Towing...............................................................125
Transmission Code Designation.............198
Transmission...................................................99
Transporting the Vehicle...........................130
Getting the Transmission in Neutral.............131
U
Under Hood Overview................................150
Under Seat Storage......................................86 Rear Hatch Storage............................................. 86
Seat Pockets.......................................................... 86
Unique Features
..............................................15
USB Port.........................................................202
Using Cruise Control.....................................113
Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 113
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 113
Using Snow Chains
.....................................188
Using Stability Control...............................108 AdvanceTrac ™ Electronic Stability Control
........................................................................\
...... 108
Launch Control................................................... 109
Traction Control.................................................. 109
Using Summer Tires....................................188
Using Voice Recognition
............................214
Audio Voice Commands.................................. 214
Mobile App Voice Commands....................... 218
Navigation Voice Commands......................... 217
Phone Voice Commands................................. 215
Voice Settings Commands............................. 219
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................134
V
Vehicle Care....................................................162 General Information.......................................... 162
Vehicle Certification Label........................197
Vehicle Identification Number
................196
Vehicle Storage.............................................168
Battery.................................................................... 168
Body........................................................................\
168
Brakes..................................................................... 169
Cooling system.................................................... 168
Engine..................................................................... 168Fuel system..........................................................
168
General................................................................... 168
Miscellaneous...................................................... 169
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 169
Tires........................................................................\
. 169
Ventilation See: Climate Control............................................ 77
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............196
Voice Control
....................................................52
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................64 Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 64
Battery...................................................................... 64
Brake System........................................................ 64
Cruise Control........................................................ 65
Damper Comfort Mode..................................... 65
Direction Indicator............................................... 65
Door Ajar.................................................................. 65
Electric Park Brake............................................... 65
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 65
Engine Oil................................................................ 65
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 65
Front Airbag........................................................... 65
Front Lift Mode Active........................................ 65
Frost Warning Lamp........................................... 66
Hatch Ajar............................................................... 66
High Beam.............................................................. 66
Hood Ajar................................................................ 66
Hydraulic System Fault..................................... 66
Launch Control..................................................... 66
Low Beam Malfunction Warning Lamp.................................................................... 66
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 66
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 66
Parking Lamps...................................................... 66
Powertrain Fault................................................... 66
Rear Fog Lamp..................................................... 66
Ride Height System Fault.................................. 67
Service Engine Soon............................................ 67
Stability Control.................................................... 67
Stability Control Off............................................ 67
Transmission Fault............................................... 67
Washer Fluid Check
......................................157
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