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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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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About This Supplement.................................3ABSSee: Brakes..............................................................18Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............28All-Wheel Drive................................................13At a Glance..........................................................5AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive............................................13
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Brakes..................................................................18General Information.............................................18Brake System Specifications.....................38
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Capacities and Specifications...................41Adding Engine Oil.................................................42Specifications........................................................42Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..................................31Changing the Engine Air Filter...................28Cleaning the Exterior......................................31Cleaning Vehicle Wrap........................................31
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Drive Belt Routing..........................................29Drive Control....................................................20Enhanced Torque Vectoring Control..............21Selectable Drive Modes.....................................20Suspension Damping...........................................21Driving Aids.......................................................20Driving Hints.....................................................23Driving Through Water..................................23
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Engine Oil Dipstick.........................................28Engine Overboost...........................................23Engine Overspeed..........................................23Engine Specifications...................................36
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Ford Performance............................................4Fuel and Refueling...........................................11Fuel Quality........................................................11Choosing the Right Fuel.......................................11Fuses...................................................................25Fuse Specification Chart.............................25Engine Compartment Fuse Box......................25Luggage Compartment Fuse Box..................26
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Gauges..................................................................7Oil Pressure Gauge.................................................7Oil Temperature Gauge.........................................7Turbocharger Boost Gauge.................................7GearboxSee: Transmission.................................................12General Maintenance Information..........44Protecting Your Investment.............................44
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Information Displays.......................................8General Information..............................................8Information Messages....................................8All-Wheel Drive.......................................................9Electronic Stability Control.................................9Message Indicator..................................................8Instrument Cluster............................................7Introduction........................................................3
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Maintenance.....................................................27Manual Seats...................................................10Manual Transmission.....................................12Recommended Shift Speeds...........................12Message CenterSee: Information Displays...................................8Motorcraft Parts..............................................41
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Roadside Emergencies.................................24
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