Introduction
About This Supplement.................................3
SVT.........................................................................3
Team RS...............................................................3
Ford Performance............................................4
At a Glance
Unique Features................................................5
Instrument Cluster
Gauges..................................................................7
Warning Lamps and Indicators....................7
Information Displays
General Information........................................8
Information Messages....................................8
Seats
Manual Seats...................................................10
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel Quality........................................................11
Transmission
Manual Transmission.....................................12
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................13
Brakes
General Information.......................................18
Stability Control
Using Stability Control..................................19
Driving Aids
Drive Control....................................................20
Towing
Towing a Trailer...............................................22
Driving Hints
Driving Through Water..................................23
Engine Overspeed..........................................23
Engine Overboost...........................................23
Roadside Emergencies
Transporting the Vehicle.............................24
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart.............................25
Maintenance
Under Hood Overview...................................27
Engine Oil Dipstick.........................................28
Changing the Engine Air Filter...................28
Drive Belt Routing..........................................29
Track Use
Track Use..........................................................30
Vehicle Care
Cleaning the Exterior......................................31
Wheels and Tires
Wheels................................................................32
Tires.....................................................................33
Using Summer Tires......................................34
Using Winter Tires..........................................34
Tire Pressures..................................................35
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications...................................36
Transmission Specifications......................37
Brake System Specifications.....................38
Steering Specifications................................39
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GAUGES
Oil temperature gauge.A
Turbocharger boost gauge.B
Oil pressure gauge.C
Oil Temperature Gauge
If the needle enters the red section, theengine is overheating. Reduce enginespeed as soon as safely possible to allowthe engine to cool. If you continue tooperate the engine at high engine speedswith the needle in the red section, theengine speed reduces automatically toprevent engine damage.
Turbocharger Boost Gauge
Indicates the added intake pressureprovided by the turbocharger.
Oil Pressure Gauge
Oil pressure varies with engine speed. Thepressure rises as engine speed rises anddrops as engine speed drops.
If the needle enters the red section awarning lamp illuminates and a messageappears in the information display. Stopyour vehicle as soon as it is safe to do soand switch the engine off. Check theengine oil level.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
Performance Shift Indicator
It illuminates when thepowertrain reaches the optimumupshift point. It flashes when theengine is close to hitting the engine speedlimiter.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW
Engine coolant reservoir.A
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 28).B
Engine oil filler cap.C
Brake fluid reservoir.D
Battery.E
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 25).F
Air filter. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 28).G
Washer system fluid reservoir.H
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
Minimum.A
Maximum.B
CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER
WARNING
To reduce the risk of vehicle damageand personal burn injuries, do notstart your engine with the air cleanerremoved and do not remove it while theengine is running.
Change the air filter element at the correctinterval. Only use the specifiedreplacement air filter. Incorrectcomponent use can cause damage notcovered by the vehicle Warranty.
When changing the engine air filter, do notallow debris or foreign material to enterthe air induction system. The engine andturbocharger are susceptible to damagefrom even small particles.
To replace the air filter element do thefollowing:
1.Remove the screws that secure the airfilter housing cover.
2.Remove the air filter housing cover.
3.Remove the air filter element from theair filter housing.
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We recommend that you only operate yourvehicle at high speeds at locationsdesigned to do so safely. Your vehicle haselectronic controls that may reduce poweror limit engine speed to help reducepowertrain temperatures if required.
Note:When using your vehicle on a track,have the vehicle serviced more frequently.This recommendation may not necessarilyprotect your vehicle or engine from damagein competition conditions. Increased wearand noise to certain parts of your vehiclemay also occur, for example brakes andtires. The vehicle Warranty may not covermechanical failure or damage caused toyour vehicle as a result of track use.
Steering Assistance
Steering assistance reduces andrequires more steering effortwhen you select sport or trackfrom the drive modes menu. See DriveControl (page 20).
Prolonged track driving can result in highsteering gear temperatures. If the steeringgear overheats, you will notice a furtherincrease in steering effort being required.
High steering gear temperatures can bereduced by doing any of the following:
•Reducing vehicle speed.
•Reducing steering input.
Normal track mode steering assistancereturns when the system cools down.
Note:Steering gear cooling time can bereduced if you leave the ignition switchedon while taking a pit stop.
Before Track Use
Before operating your vehicle on a track,check the following:
•Tire pressures. See Tire Pressures(page 35). Do not exceed a cold tirepressure of 50 psi (3.4 bar) for trackuse.
•Wheels and tires for wear and damage.
•Engine coolant, engine oil and brakefluid levels.
Do not operate your vehicle on a trackwhile:
•Carrying more than two peopleincluding the driver.
•Carrying cargo in the luggagecompartment.
•Carrying cargo or loose objects insideyour vehicle.
After Track Use
After track use, leave the engine runningfor a short time to allow it to reach thenormal operating temperature. Ifconditions allow, complete a cool downlap prior to taking a pit stop. Failure toallow the engine to sufficiently cool mayresult in a high coolant temperaturewarning message appearing in theinformation display.
You must replace the rear drive unit fluidafter 500 mi (800 km) of track use, or ifthe following message appears in theinformation display, whichever occurs first.
AWD System Oil Change Due
See All-Wheel Drive (page 13).
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
SpecificationDimension Description
138.0 in³ (2,261.4 cm³)Engine capacity.
3.4 in (87.5 mm)Engine bore.
3.7 in (94 mm)Engine stroke.
9.4:1Compression ratio.
1-3-4-2Ignition firing order.
Coil on spark plugIgnition system.
0.030 in (0.75 mm)Spark plug gap.
257.4/6000*Maximum net power kW/RPM.
350/6000*Maximum net power PS/RPM.
345/6000*Maximum net power hp/RPM.
440/2000-4500Maximum net torque Nm/RPM.
325/2000-4500Maximum net torque lb.ft/RPM.
6500Maximum continuous engine RPM.
6800Maximum intermittent engine RPM.
ChainCamshaft drive.
*We derive engine performance figures according to Regulation (EC) 715/2007 and ECER85.
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QuantityItem
5.7 qt (5.4 L)Engine oil fill capacity including the oil filter.
5.4 qt (5.1 L)Engine oil fill capacity excluding the oil filter.
9.7 qt (9.2 L)Engine coolant fill capacity.
Between MIN and MAXon brake fluid reservoir.Brake fluid fill capacity.
2.0 qt (1.9 L)Manual transmission fluid fill capacity.
0.8 qt (0.75 L)Power transfer unit fill capacity.
30.1 fl oz (890 ml)Rear drive unit fill capacity.
1.2 gal (4.5 L)Washer system fill capacity.
13.7 gal (52 L)Fuel tank fill capacity.
22.05 oz (0.625 kg)Air conditioning refrigerant fill capacity.
4.40 fl oz (130 ml)Air conditioning refrigerant compressor oil fill capacity.
Adding Engine Oil
Quantity
0.9 qt (0.85 L)
The quantity of engine oil required to raisethe indicated level on the dipstick fromminimum to maximum.
Specifications
Only use fluid that meets Fordspecifications.
MaterialsSpecificationName
WSS-M2C931-CMotorcraft® SAE 5W-50 Full Synthetic Motor Oil (U.S.)Huile moteur synthétique SAE 5W-50 Motorcraft® (Canada)XO-5W50-QGT (U.S. & Canada)
WSS-M97B44-D2Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant (U.S.)Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué orange Motorcraft®(Canada)VC-3DIL-B (U.S.)CVC-3DIL-B (Canada)
WSS-M6C65-A2Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle BrakeFluid (U.S.)Liquide de frein automobile haute performance DOT 4 LVMotorcraft® (Canada)
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SpecificationName
PM-20 (U.S. & Canada)
WSS-M2C200-D2Motorcraft® Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid (U.S.)Huile pour boîtes embrayage double Motorcraft® (Canada)XT-11-QDC (U.S. & Canada)
WSL-M2C192-AMotorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant (U.S.)Lubrifiant synthétique pour pont arrière SAE 75W-140 Motorcraft®(Canada)XY-75W140-QL (U.S.)CXY-75W140-1L (Canada)
WSS-M2C942-AMotorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid GearLubricant (U.S.)Huile synthétique de haute qualité pour engrenages hypoïdes SAE75W-85 Motorcraft® (Canada)XY-75W85-QL (U.S. & Canada)
WSS-M14P19-AMotorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with Bitterant(U.S.)Liquide lave-glace de haute qualité Motorcraft® (Canada)ZC-32-B2 (U.S.)CXC-37-A/B/D/F (Canada)
WSS-M17B21-AR-1234yf Refrigerant (U.S.)Frigorigène R-1234yf (Canada)YN-33-A (U.S.)HS7Z-19B519-BA (Canada)
WSS-M2C300-A2Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil (U.S.)Huile PAG pour frigorigène R-1234yf Motorcraft® (Canada)YN-35 (U.S. & Canada)
ESB-M1C93-BMotorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray (U.S.)Graisse tout usage en aérosol Motorcraft® (Canada)XL-5-A (U.S. & Canada)
-Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock Lubricant (U.S.)Liquide dégrippant Motorcraft® (Canada)XL-1 (U.S.)CXC-51-A (Canada)Note:Do not use more than 1.1 qt (1 L) ofthe alternative engine oil betweenscheduled service intervals.
Using oil and fluids that do not meet thedefined specification and viscosity grademay lead to:
•Component damage which may not becovered by the vehicle Warranty.
•Longer engine cranking periods.
•Increased emission levels.
•Reduced engine performance.
•Reduced fuel economy.
•Reduced brake performance.
Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives because they are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that maynot be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
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