2017 FORD GT brake

Only use fluid that meets Ford
specifications.
We recommend Castrol Edge Supercar
5W-50 motor oil for your Ford GT. If this
oil is not available, use motor oils of the
recommended viscosity grade that meet
the Ford specification of WSS-M2C931-C
such as Motorcraft® 5W-50.
Do not use oil labeled with API SN service
category unless the label also displays the
API certification mark.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by your vehicle warranty.
Note:
Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low
Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid
or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use
of any fluid other than the recommended
fluid may cause degraded brake
performance and not meet the Ford
performance standards. Keep brake fluid
clean and dry. Contamination with dirt,
water, petroleum products or other
materials may result in brake system
damage and possible failure.
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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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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

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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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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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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