
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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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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A
A/C
See: Climate Control............................................ 77
About This Manual...........................................5 Ford GT Concierge Phone Numbers................5
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 103
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 103
Accessories....................................................262
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 10
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................160
Headlamp Aim Target...................................... 160
Adjusting the Pedals
.....................................55
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................51
Airbag Disposal...............................................39
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control............................................ 77
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............161
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 50
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................50 Arming the Alarm................................................ 50
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 50
Appendices.....................................................277
Apps..................................................................237 ........................................................................\
........... 237
At a Glance........................................................14
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............67 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 67
Keyless Warning Alert......................................... 67
Audio Control...................................................52 Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 52
Audio System................................................202
Audio Unit
.......................................................202
Autolamps........................................................58
Automatic Climate Control........................78
Automatic Transmission.............................99 Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 101
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 102
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission.................................................. 100Understanding the Positions of Your
Automatic Transmission.............................. 99
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.............................................................156
Auxiliary Power Points.................................85
12 Volt DC Power Point....................................... 85
Location................................................................... 85
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 158
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............147
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check.........................................156
Brakes...............................................................103 General Information.......................................... 103
Breaking-In......................................................126 Cold Engine Operation..................................... 126
Hot Engine Shut down..................................... 126
C
Cabin Air Filter.................................................82
California Proposition 65...............................9
Capacities and Specifications................199 Specifications...................................................... 199
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 162
Changing a Bulb
.............................................161
LED Lamps............................................................. 161
Changing a Fuse...........................................145 Fuses....................................................................... 145
Changing a Road Wheel............................192 Important Information for Lifting or
Jacking............................................................... 192
Changing the 12V Battery..........................158 Battery Charger and Maintainer................... 158
Battery Management System....................... 159
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................161
Changing the Wiper Blades......................159
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................159
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................31
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
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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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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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Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature......................................................136
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........136
P
Parking Aids......................................................111
Passive Anti-Theft System........................49 SecuriLock.............................................................. 49
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 49
Pedals.................................................................55
Perchlorate..........................................................9
Personal Safety System ™
..........................32
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?................................................................... 32
Phone...............................................................224 During a Phone Call........................................... 227
Making Calls........................................................ 226
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 224
Phone Menu......................................................... 225
Receiving Calls.................................................... 227
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 228
Text Messaging................................................... 228
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................130
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 45
Power Steering Fluid Check......................157
Power Windows.............................................60 Accessory Delay................................................... 60
Bounce-Back......................................................... 60
One-Touch Down................................................ 60
One-Touch Up...................................................... 60
Protecting the Environment
........................13
R
Rear Under Hatch Storage
........................120
Rear View Camera..........................................111
Using the Rear View Camera System...........111
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera...................................... 111
Refueling
...........................................................93
Remote Control...............................................41 Car Finder................................................................ 44
Intelligent Access Key.......................................... 41
Replacing the Battery......................................... 42Sounding a Panic Alarm....................................
44
Using the Key Blade............................................ 42
Repairing Minor Paint Damage................167
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................10
Collision Repairs.................................................... 10
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................. 10
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 10
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................44
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
...............................................................137
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................136
Roadside Assistance...................................128 Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting
Roadside Assistance.................................... 128
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 128
Roadside Emergencies
...............................128
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 126
Running Out of Fuel
......................................92
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container............................................................ 93
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................... 93
S
Safety Precautions
.........................................91
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........266
Scheduled Maintenance...........................263
Seatbelt Extension.........................................31
Seatbelt Reminder
........................................29
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 29
Seatbelts...........................................................26 Principle of Operation........................................ 26
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................28
Conditions of operation..................................... 29
Seats...................................................................83
Security..............................................................49
Settings...........................................................238 911 Assist............................................................... 243
Bluetooth.............................................................. 240
Camera Settings................................................ 248
Clock...................................................................... 240
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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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