2019 FORD GT oil temperature

Operating at High Speeds and on
Track Days
Your vehicle is capable of sustained high
speeds and track day driving. Follow the
guidelines for breaking in the tires and
powertrain before operating your vehicle
at high speeds or on a track. See
Breaking-In (page 127).
Note: Obey all traffic laws and only operate
your vehicle at locations designed to do so
safely.
Note: For a detailed description of what
your vehicle's New Limited Warranty covers,
see the Ford GT Warranty Guide provided
to you along with your owner's manual.
Before operating your vehicle at high
speeds, follow these guidelines:
Overall Vehicle Preparation:
• Inspect wheels and tires for wear and
damage. Replace any damaged wheels
or tires.
• Torque the wheel lug nuts to the proper
specification:
150 lb.ft (204 Nm).
• Inspect all aerodynamic grilles and
cooling system components for
damage. Make sure there is no debris
or non-factory installed protective
films or equipment that could obstruct
airflow.
• Verify your tires have the correct tire
pressure. See the section that follows
for tire pressure specifications.
• Do not operate your vehicle at high
speeds while carrying cargo. Brake System Preparation:
•
Your vehicle has carbon ceramic brake
rotors that require extra care and
inspection methods including
measuring their weight and reviewing
the surface condition.
• Inspect the brake system for wear or
damage. Replace worn or below
specification brake pads, rotors or
cooling hoses. Make sure that the cross
drilling holes in the rotors are open and
free of debris.
• Prior to track use, replace the brake
fluid with fresh Motorcraft/Ford DOT
4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or
other DOT compliant fluid with a dry
boiling point greater than
500°F
(260°C) from a sealed container. Do
not use silicone or DOT 5 brake fluids.
Powertrain Preparation:
• Make sure the engine oil, coolant,
transmission fluids and hydraulic
system fluid have received proper
maintenance, are clean and are at the
appropriate capacity.
• Allow the powertrain to warm up and
reach normal operating temperature.
Your vehicle has electronic controls to
reduce power or limit engine RPM to
reduce powertrain temperatures if
required.
• Regularly check the engine oil level
during the event. Maintain the engine
oil level at or near the max mark on the
engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil
Check (page 153).
Note: To obtain service, please contact the
Ford GT Concierge and they will advise you
of the nearest Certified Ford GT Service
Dealership.
See About This Manual (page
5).
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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 160).
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
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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 194).
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 EcoBoost GTDI
Engine model.
214 in³ (3497 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
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.
1 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
10,000 mi (16,000 km)
Change transmission gear fluid.
Every 6 Years or
30,000 mi (48,000 km) Change transmission wet clutch oil.
Replace spark plugs.
Every
45,000 mi (72,000 km)
Change hydraulic fluid and filter.
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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Changing a Road Wheel............................198
Important Information for Lifting or
Jacking............................................................... 198
Changing the 12V Battery.........................160 Battery Charger and Maintainer................... 160
Battery Management System........................ 162
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................164
Changing the Wiper Blades......................162
Checking the Wiper Blades......................162
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................31
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
Child Safety
........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Cleaning Leather Seats...............................172
Cleaning Products
.......................................168
Materials................................................................ 168
Cleaning the Engine.....................................170
Cleaning the Exterior
...................................168
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 170
Matte Paint Finish.............................................. 169
Raising the Rear Wing....................................... 170
Standard Paint Finish....................................... 169
Under Hood........................................................... 170
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................172
Cleaning the Interior......................................171 Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber Cloth.............171
Cleaning the Wheels....................................173
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..............................................................171
Climate Control
...............................................79
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 154
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......38
Cruise Control..................................................52 Principle of Operation........................................ 114
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 114
Cup Holders
.....................................................85
Customer Assistance..................................133
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 ........................................ 119
Damper Comfort Mode..................................... 119
Drive Mode Selection......................................... 115
Front Lift................................................................. 119
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................34 Children and Airbags........................................... 34
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 34
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........38
Driving Aids......................................................115
Driving at High Speed.................................198 Tire Pressure - Speeds Greater Than .........198
Driving Hints
....................................................127
Driving Through Water................................127
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 58
E
Electric Parking Brake
.................................106
Applying the Electric Parking brake............106
Battery With No Charge................................... 107
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake...........107
Emergency Door Release............................48
Emission Law..................................................96 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance............97
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 96
End User License Agreement.................285 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 285
Engine Coolant Check................................154 Adding Coolant.................................................... 155
Coolant Change.................................................. 156
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 157
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 156
Recycled Coolant............................................... 156
Severe Climates.................................................. 156
Engine Emission Control.............................96
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 49
Engine Oil Check...........................................153 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 153
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Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................153
Engine Specifications................................200
Entertainment...............................................227 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 228
Apps....................................................................... 230
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 228
Sources................................................................... 227
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 230
USB Ports............................................................. 230
Environment......................................................13
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 106
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.................................... 28
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................27
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 198
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................. 176
Floor Mats........................................................128
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 55
Ford Performance
............................................11
Front Passenger Sensing System............35
Fuel and Refueling
........................................90
Fuel Consumption.........................................94 Calculating Fuel Economy................................ 95
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................ 95
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
..........................91
Fuel Filter.........................................................160
Fuel Quality
......................................................90
Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 90
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................129
Fuses.................................................................139
Fuse Specification Chart...........................139 Front Power Distribution Box......................... 139
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........145
Rear Power Distribution Box 1......................... 141
Rear Power Distribution Box 2....................... 144G
Gauges...............................................................62
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............64
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 64
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge...................... 64
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 63
Gauge Mode........................................................... 64
Information Display............................................. 62
Trip Computer....................................................... 63
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 100
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................40
Intelligent Access................................................. 40
General Maintenance Information.........271 Protecting Your Investment............................ 271
Road Course Maintenance.............................. 271
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?........................... 271
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Certified Ford GT Service Dealership?...................... 271
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................136
Getting the Services You Need................133 Away From Home............................................... 133
Global Opening..............................................60 Remote Control Front Windows..................... 61
H
Hazard Flashers
............................................129
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 163
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 79
Hill Start Assist.............................................108 Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 108
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................80
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 80
General Hints........................................................ 80
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 80
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 80
Recommended Settings for Cooling............80
Recommended Settings for Heating...........80
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
............................................................105
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................
91
S
Safety Precautions........................................90
Scheduled Maintenance Record............274
Scheduled Maintenance............................271
Seatbelt Extension.........................................31
Seatbelt Reminder
........................................29
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 29
Seatbelts...........................................................26 Principle of Operation........................................ 26
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
..............................................................29
Conditions of operation..................................... 29
Seats...................................................................82
Security..............................................................49
Settings
...........................................................245
911 Assist............................................................... 250
Bluetooth............................................................... 247
Camera Settings................................................ 255
Clock....................................................................... 247
Display................................................................... 255
General.................................................................. 254
Media Player........................................................ 246
Mobile Apps......................................................... 252
Navigation............................................................ 250
Phone...................................................................... 247
Radio...................................................................... 250
Sound..................................................................... 245
Valet Mode........................................................... 256
Voice Control....................................................... 256
Wi-Fi....................................................................... 254
Side Airbags......................................................37
Sitting in the Correct Position...................82
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 194
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 198
Special Notices
................................................10
Additional Warranty Information.................... 10
Certified Ford GT Service Dealer...................... 11
New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................ 10
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector........................................................... 10
Special Instructions............................................. 10Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance
...............................................273
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter
Replacement.................................................. 273
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals................273
Operating at High Speeds and Track Days.................................................................... 273
Speed Control See: Cruise Control.............................................. 114
Stability Control...........................................109 Principle of Operation...................................... 109
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........86 General Information........................................... 86
Starting the Engine
........................................87
Failure to Start...................................................... 88
Fast Restart............................................................ 88
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................89
Important Ventilating Information................89
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 88
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 88
Steering.............................................................115
Steering Wheel Lock
.....................................87
Steering Wheel.................................................51
Storage Compartments..............................85
Supplementary Restraints System.........33 Principle of Operation......................................... 33
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
SYNC™ 3
........................................................209
General Information......................................... 209
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................256
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications...........200
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................134
Tire Care
...........................................................182
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 184
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 182
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 185
Temperature A B C............................................. 183
Traction AA A B C............................................... 183
Treadwear............................................................. 183
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