2018 FORD GT oil temperature

VEHICLE STORAGE
At Ford, we fully understand that many
Ford Performance vehicles will see only
occasional operation and that many of the
vehicles, especially in northern climates,
may be stored for an extended period
during the winter months. If you plan on
storing your vehicle for 30 days or more,
read the following maintenance
recommendations to make sure your
vehicle stays in good operating condition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles
and their components for reliable, regular
driving. Under various conditions,
long-term storage may lead to degraded
engine performance or failure unless you
use specific precautions to preserve engine
components.
General
Note:
Do not park your vehicle in facilities
that use parking platforms or elevators that
lift your vehicle. The vehicle Warranty may
not cover damage caused to your vehicle as
a result of using this type of equipment.
• Store all vehicles inside a garage or
building in a dry, ventilated place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible. Use
a soft, breathable vehicle cover.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents. Engine
•
Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast
idle with the climate controls set to
defrost until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• If your vehicle is stored for more than
a few months, we recommend that you
change the engine oil before you use
your vehicle again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle and add
commercially available fuel stabilizer.
Run the engine for a minimum of one
minute to ensure that treated fuel has
circulated through the system.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Connect your vehicle to the battery
charger/maintainer provided with your
vehicle whenever you store your vehicle
for more than 2 weeks.
• Connect the wires as shown in the
illustration. See Changing the 12V
Battery (page 168).
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Brakes
•
Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• To minimize flat spots on the tires,
inflate all four tires to the
recommended cold pressures listed on
the Safety Compliance Certification
label or Tire Label. When the vehicle is
taken out of storage, reset the tire
pressures as necessary to the
recommended levels listed on the
Safety Compliance Certification label
or Tire Label affixed to your vehicle.
Note: If you store your vehicle in a location
with low ambient temperatures, follow the
instructions for care of summer tires. See
Using Summer Tires (page 198).
Miscellaneous
• Move vehicles at least
25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent flat spots in the tires.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood and engine cover
for any foreign material that may have
collected during storage such as mice
or squirrel nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label. •
Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth with the brake lightly applied.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
See an authorized dealer if you have any
concerns or issues.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Specification
Measurement
3.5L GTDI
Engine model.
213 in³ (3,490 cm³)
Engine displacement.
3.6 in (92.5 mm)
Bore.
3.4 in (86.7 mm)
Stroke.
9:1
Compression ratio.
800 RPM
Normal engine idling speed.
7000 RPM
Maximum engine speed.*
1-4-2-5-3-6
Firing order.
Coil on plug.
Ignition system.
0.030 in (0.75 mm)
Spark plug gap.
9:1
Compression ratio.
Premium fuel only.
Fuel quality.
* As the engine reaches normal operating temperature, the allowable maximum engine
speed (redline) increases.
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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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Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance..................................................31
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
Child Safety........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Cleaning Leather Seats
...............................176
Cleaning Products.........................................172
Materials................................................................. 172
Cleaning the Engine.....................................174
Cleaning the Exterior....................................172 Exterior Plastic Parts.......................................... 174
Matte Paint Finish............................................... 173
Raising the Rear Wing....................................... 174
Standard Paint Finish........................................ 173
Under Hood........................................................... 174
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................176
Cleaning the Interior.....................................175 Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber Cloth............175
Cleaning the Wheels....................................177
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
.............................................................175
Climate Control..............................................80
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 162
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......38
Cruise Control
..................................................53
Principle of Operation........................................ 121
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 121
Cup Holders
.....................................................89
Customer Assistance.................................140
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
Event Data Recording........................................... 8
Service Data Recording......................................... 7
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................59
Direction Indicators.......................................60
Doors and Locks.............................................46
Drive Mode Control.......................................54 Active Aerodynamics ....................................... 126
Damper Comfort Mode.................................... 126
Drive Mode Selection......................................... 122
Front Lift................................................................. 126
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................34 Children and Airbags........................................... 34Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment........................................................ 34
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags
.........37
Driving Aids......................................................122
Driving at High Speed................................202 Tire Pressure - Speeds Greater Than
........................................................................\
..... 202
Driving Hints
...................................................134
Driving Through Water................................134
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 59
E
Electric Parking Brake
...................................112
Applying the Electric Parking brake..............112
Battery With No Charge.................................... 113
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake............113
Emergency Door Release............................49
Emission Control System...........................99 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 100
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 100
Emission Law
.................................................102
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........103
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 102
End User License Agreement.................288 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 288
Engine Coolant Check
................................162
Adding Coolant.................................................... 162
Coolant Change.................................................. 164
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 165
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 164
Recycled Coolant................................................ 163
Severe Climates.................................................. 164
Engine Emission Control
............................102
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 50
Engine Oil Check............................................161 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 161
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................161
Engine Specifications................................204
Entertainment..............................................230 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 231
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Apps........................................................................\
233
Bluetooth Stereo or USB.................................. 231
Sources.................................................................. 230
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 233
USB Ports.............................................................. 233
Environment......................................................13
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................... 112
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Exterior Mirrors................................................62
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 62
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 62
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................26 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 27
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................27
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................180
Floor Mats
........................................................135
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 56
Ford Performance...........................................12
Front Passenger Sensing System............35
Fuel and Refueling
........................................94
Fuel Consumption.........................................98 Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 98
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................ 98
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................95
Fuel Filter.........................................................167
Fuel Quality
......................................................94
Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 94
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................136
Fuses.................................................................146
Fuse Specification Chart...........................146 Front Power Distribution Box......................... 146
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel..........151
Rear Power Distribution Box 1........................ 148
Rear Power Distribution Box 2....................... 150
G
Gauges...............................................................63 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............65
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 65Engine Oil Temperature Gauge.......................
65
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 64
Gauge Mode........................................................... 65
Information Display............................................. 63
Trip Computer....................................................... 64
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 106
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................40
Intelligent Access................................................. 40
General Maintenance Information........274 Protecting Your Investment........................... 274
Road Course Maintenance............................. 274
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 274
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Certified Ford GT Service Dealership?..................... 274
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................143
Getting the Services You Need...............140 Away From Home.............................................. 140
Global Opening................................................61 Remote Control Front Windows.................... 62
H
Hazard Flashers
............................................136
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 170
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 80
Hill Start Assist...............................................114 Using Hill Start Assist......................................... 114
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate............................................................83
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 84
General Hints......................................................... 83
Quickly Heating the Interior.............................. 83
Recommended Settings for Cooling............84
Recommended Settings for Heating...........84
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...............................................................111
Home Screen.................................................223
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............157
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Seatbelt Reminder........................................29
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 29
Seatbelts...........................................................26 Principle of Operation........................................ 26
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................28
Conditions of operation..................................... 29
Seats...................................................................86
Security..............................................................50
Settings...........................................................248 911 Assist............................................................... 253
Bluetooth.............................................................. 250
Camera Settings................................................ 258
Clock....................................................................... 250
Display................................................................... 258
General................................................................... 257
Media Player........................................................ 249
Mobile Apps......................................................... 255
Navigation............................................................. 253
Phone..................................................................... 250
Radio....................................................................... 253
Sound..................................................................... 248
Valet Mode........................................................... 259
Voice Control....................................................... 259
Wi-Fi........................................................................\
257
Side Airbags......................................................37
Sitting in the Correct Position...................86
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 198
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 202
Special Notices
................................................10
Additional Warranty Information.................... 10
Certified Ford GT Service Dealer...................... 11
New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................ 10
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector
............................................................. 11
Special Instructions............................................. 10
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................276
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter Replacement.................................................. 276
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals................276
Operating at High Speeds and Track Days.................................................................... 276
Speed Control See: Cruise Control.............................................. 121Stability Control
.............................................115
Principle of Operation........................................ 115
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........90 General Information........................................... 90
Starting the Engine.........................................91 Failure to Start....................................................... 92
Fast Restart............................................................ 92
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................92
Important Ventilating Information................93
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 92
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................................................... 92
Steering.............................................................122
Steering Wheel Lock......................................91
Steering Wheel
................................................52
Storage Compartments..............................89
Supplementary Restraints System.........33 Principle of Operation......................................... 33
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
SYNC™ 3.........................................................213 General Information........................................... 213
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
......................259
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............204
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................141
Tire Care
..........................................................186
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 188
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 186
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 189
Temperature A B C............................................. 187
Traction AA A B C................................................ 187
Treadwear.............................................................. 187
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................180
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........198 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System...................................... 200
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..................................... 200
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................180
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Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.....................180
First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air........................................ 182
General Information........................................... 181
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................ 184
Tips for Use of the Kit........................................ 181
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed................................................................ 184
What to do When a Tire Is Punctured........182
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 180
Towing a Trailer..............................................133
Towing Points................................................139
Installing the Recovery Hook......................... 139
Recovery Hook Location.................................. 139
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................133
Emergency Towing............................................. 133
Towing...............................................................133
Transmission Code Designation............208
Transmission
..................................................106
Transporting the Vehicle............................138 Getting the Transmission in Neutral...........139
U
Under Hood Overview................................160
Under Seat Storage
......................................89
Unique Features..............................................15
USB Port...........................................................212
Using Cruise Control.....................................121 Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 121
Switching Cruise Control On............................ 121
Using Snow Chains.....................................198
Using Stability Control
................................116
AdvanceTrac ™ Electronic Stability Control
........................................................................\
....... 116
Launch Control...................................................... 117
Traction Control.................................................... 117
Using Summer Tires....................................198
Using Voice Recognition...........................224 Audio Voice Commands................................. 224
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 228
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 227
Phone Voice Commands................................ 225
Voice Settings Commands............................ 229Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only)
.........................142
V
Vehicle Care
.....................................................172
General Information........................................... 172
Vehicle Certification Label.......................208
Vehicle Dimensions
....................................206
Vehicle Identification Number................207
Vehicle Storage..............................................178 Battery..................................................................... 178
Body........................................................................\
. 178
Brakes...................................................................... 179
Cooling system.................................................... 178
Engine...................................................................... 178
Fuel system........................................................... 178
General................................................................... 178
Miscellaneous...................................................... 179
Removing Vehicle From Storage................... 179
Tires........................................................................\
.. 179
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 80
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............207
Voice Control....................................................53
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................65 Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 65
Battery..................................................................... 66
Brake System........................................................ 66
Carbon Ceramic Brake....................................... 66
Cruise Control....................................................... 66
Damper Comfort Mode..................................... 66
Direction Indicator............................................... 66
Door Ajar................................................................. 66
Electric Park Brake............................................... 66
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 66
Engine Oil................................................................ 66
Fasten Seatbelt..................................................... 67
Front Airbag............................................................ 67
Front Lift Mode Active........................................ 67
Frost Warning Lamp............................................ 67
Hatch Ajar................................................................ 67
High Beam............................................................... 67
Hood Ajar................................................................. 67
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