Other maintenance items
1
Change brake fluid.
Every 2 Years or 10,000 mi (16,000 km)
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 2 Years or
10,000 mi (16,000 km)
Replace engine air filters.
Every 3 Years or
15,000 mi (24,000 km)
Change transmission fluid.
Every 6 Years or
30,000 mi (48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
45,000 mi (72,000 km)
Change hydraulic fluid.
Every 10 Years or
60,000 mi (100,000 km)
Change engine coolant.2
Every 10 Years or
60,000 mi (100,000 km)
Replace front and rear accessory drive
belts.
Every 10 Years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km)
Replace Hydraulic Accumulator
Bottle.
Every 24 Years
1 Do not exceed the designated distance
or mileage for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at 10 years or
60,000 mi (100,000 km)
, then every six
years or 30,000 mi (48,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 2,500 mi (4,000 km). Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air
Filter Replacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin air
filter is dependent on exposure to dusty
and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in
these conditions require frequent
inspection and replacement of the engine
air filter and cabin air filter.
Operating at High Speeds and
Track Days
Your vehicle is capable of sustained high
speeds and track day driving. Your GT has
electronic controls to reduce power and
limit the RPM to reduce powertrain
temperatures if operating temperatures
are exceeded.
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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
Event Data Recording
See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Exterior Mirrors.................................................61 Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 61
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 61
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................26 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 27
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................27
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................. 170
Floor Mats........................................................127
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 55
Ford Performance...........................................12
Front Passenger Sensing System............35
Fuel and Refueling..........................................91
Fuel Consumption.........................................95 Calculating Fuel Economy................................ 95
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................ 95
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................92
Fuel Filter
..........................................................157
Fuel Quality......................................................92
Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 92
Fuel Shutoff....................................................128
Fuses.................................................................138
Fuse Specification Chart...........................138 Front Power Distribution Box......................... 138
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........142
Rear Power Distribution Box.......................... 140
G
Gauges...............................................................62 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............64
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 64
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge...................... 64
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 63
Information Display............................................. 62
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 99
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................40
Intelligent Access................................................. 40
General Maintenance Information........263 Protecting Your Investment........................... 263Road Course Maintenance.............................
263
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 263
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Certified Ford GT Service Dealership?.................... 263
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................135
Getting the Services You Need................132 Away From Home............................................... 132
Global Opening..............................................60 Remote Control Front Windows..................... 61
H
Hazard Flashers............................................128
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 160
Heating See: Climate Control............................................ 77
Hill Start Assist.............................................106 Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 106
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................80
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................... 81
General Hints........................................................ 80
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 80
Recommended Settings for Cooling.............81
Recommended Settings for Heating.............81
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................103
Home Screen
..................................................213
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............147
I
In California (U.S. Only)
..............................133
Information Display Control.......................53
Information Displays
....................................68
General Information........................................... 68
Information Messages
..................................70
AdvanceTrac ™....................................................... 71
Alarm........................................................................\
.. 71
Battery and Charging System........................... 71
Doors and Locks.................................................... 72
Engine........................................................................\
72
Fuel........................................................................\
..... 72
Hill Start Assist ..................................................... 72
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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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