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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North American performance teamsappeared in 2002 as the ST170 in Europeand SVT Focus in North America. In 2003,Team RS replaced SVE in Europe when webrought performance car and motorsportpersonnel together as one team.
FORD PERFORMANCE
Welcome to the Ford Performance family!
Performance and racing are deeplyembedded in Ford’s DNA, dating back toOctober 10, 1901 when Henry Ford won hisfirst race against Alexander Winton,America’s greatest racer at the time. HenryFord founded Ford Motor Company 18months later with capital raised on theback of this remarkable upset victory.
Today, that spirit of passion, innovationand performance lives on through FordPerformance. Established in 2015, thecompany’s performance teams -- FordSpecial Vehicle Team (United States),Team RS (Europe), Ford Performance(Australia) and Ford Racing (UnitedStates) – have unified under the missionto create the world’s leading performancevehicles, parts, accessories andexperiences for enthusiasts. This includesaccelerating the development of advancedaerodynamics, lightweighting, electronics,powertrain performance, fuel efficiencyand other technologies that can be appliedacross Ford’s product portfolio.
We are proud and passionate about whatwe do and we look forward to a long andexciting relationship with you. Thank youfor choosing Ford Performance!
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FUEL QUALITY
Choosing the Right Fuel
Use only premium unleaded gasoline witha minimum pump (R+M)/2 octane ratingof 91. For optimal performance, usepremium unleaded gasoline with an octanerating of 93 or higher.
The use of the correct fuel is an importantpart of the proper maintenance of yourvehicle, and a condition of the vehicleWarranty. For this vehicle, the use ofgasoline with an octane level of 91 orhigher is required. The use of gasoline withan octane rating lower than 91 willinvalidate the vehicle Warranty. It candegrade vehicle performance and lead tosevere mechanical damage.
Note:Use of any fuel other than thoserecommended can impair the emissioncontrol system and cause a loss of vehicleperformance.
Do not use:
•Diesel fuel.
•Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
•Fuel containing more than 15% ethanolor E85 fuel.
•Fuels containing methanol.
•Fuels containing metallic-basedadditives, including manganese-basedcompounds.
•Fuels containing the octane boosteradditive, methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
•Leaded fuel (using leaded fuel isprohibited by law).
The use of fuels with metallic compoundssuch as methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl (commonly knownas MMT), which is a manganese-basedfuel additive, will impair engineperformance and affect the emissioncontrol system.
Do not be concerned if the enginesometimes knocks lightly. However, if itknocks heavily under most drivingconditions while you are using fuel with therecommended octane rating, contact anauthorized dealer to prevent any enginedamage.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manual transmission vehicles have astarter interlock that prevents cranking theengine unless you fully press the clutchpedal.
Due to the high performance of thepowertrain, a certain amount of noise fromthe transmission is normal.
Note:During each shift, you must fully pressthe clutch pedal to the floor and fullyrelease the accelerator. Failure to followthis may cause increased shift efforts,prematurely wear transmissioncomponents, or cause gear clash or damageto the transmission.
Note: Do not attempt to shift when thewheels do not have traction. Resultingcomponent damage may not be covered bythe vehicle Warranty.
Note: Do not drive with your foot restingon the clutch pedal or use the clutch pedalto hold your vehicle at a standstill whilewaiting on a hill. Resulting componentdamage may not be covered by the vehicleWarranty.
Recommended Shift Speeds
We recommend you shift gears accordingto the following guide to help achieve thebest fuel economy for your vehicle.
Vehicle Speed mph( km/h)Gear Shifts
15 (24)1–2
25 (40)2–3
40 (65)3–4
45 (72)4–5
50 (80)5–6
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FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Protected ComponentFuse RatingFuse Location
Rear drive unit control.30 AF17
Fuel pump electronic module 2 feed.20 AF30
Exhaust valve.7.5 AF36
Protected ComponentRelay Number
Fuel pump electronic module 2 feed.R1
Cooling fan control 4.R3
Cooling fan control 5.R5
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Luggage Compartment Fuse Box
Protected ComponentFuse RatingFuse Location
Fuel control relay.15 AF21Damper control relay.
Not used (spare).10 AF22
Protected ComponentRelay Number
Fuel control module.R4Damper control module.
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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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