Using Stability Control
...............................110
Parking Aids
Rear View Camera ........................................
112
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation .................................
114
Using Cruise Control ....................................
114
Driving Aids
Steering ............................................................
115
Drive Mode Control ......................................
115
Load Carrying
Rear Under Hatch Storage ........................
121
Load Limit ........................................................
121
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
126
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
126
Driving Hints
Breaking-In .....................................................
127
Driving Through Water ...............................
127
Floor Mats .......................................................
128
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
129
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
129
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
129
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
130
Post-Crash Alert System ...........................
131
Transporting the Vehicle ............................
131
Towing Points ................................................
132
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ...............
133
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
134
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
134Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only) .......................
135
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ........................................................
136
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
.
137
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
.
137
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
.
138
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ..........................
139
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
148
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
150
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
150
Under Hood Overview ................................
152
Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................
153
Engine Oil Check ..........................................
153
Engine Coolant Check ...............................
154
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
.
158
Brake Fluid Check ........................................
158
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
159
Washer Fluid Check ....................................
159
Fuel Filter ........................................................
160
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
160
Checking the Wiper Blades ......................
162
Changing the Wiper Blades .....................
162
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
163
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
164
Changing the Engine Air Filter ................
164
Track Use
Track Use ........................................................
165
Launch Control
About Launch Control ...............................
167
Using Launch Control .................................
167
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Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
Carbon Ceramic Brakes
Cabin air filter
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
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Battery
If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.
Brake System WARNING: Driving your vehicle
with the warning lamp on is dangerous.
A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury. It will illuminate when you
engage the parking brake with
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by your authorized
dealer.
Carbon Ceramic Brakes It illuminates when the brake
pads are worn and require
replacement.
Cruise Control It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
See
Using Cruise Control
(page 114). Damper Comfort Mode It illuminates when you switch
this feature on. See Drive Mode
Control
(page 115).
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
an inoperative bulb. See
Maintenance
(page 150).
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Electric Park Brake It illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction. See
Electric
Parking Brake (page 106).
Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 154).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level.
See
Engine Oil Check (page 153).
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Keys and Intelligent Access
Action
Message
The system does not detect a key in your vehicle. See Keyless Starting (page 86).
No Key Detected
You pressed the start/stop button to switch off the engine
and your vehicle does not detect your intelligent access key inside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is
Needed
There is a problem with your vehicle ’s starting system. See
an authorized dealer for service.
Starting System Fault
You have successfully programmed an intelligent access keyto the system.
Key Program Successful
You have failed to program an intelligent access key to thesystem.
Key Program Failure
You have programmed the maximum number of keys to the system.
Max Number of Keys
Learned
You have not programmed enough keys to the system.
Not Enough Keys
Learned
The key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.
Key Battery Low Replace
Soon
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the
engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The brake fluid level is low, inspect the brake system immedi-ately. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 158).
Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safeplace. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
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Transmission
Action
Message
The transmission has limited functionality. See an authorized dealer.
Transmission Limited
Function See Manual
Displays as a reminder to shift into park. This message may
also display after reconnecting or recharging the battery until you cycle the ignition on. See Changing the 12V Battery
(page 160).
Transmission Not in Park
Stay in neutral mode is engaged. Transmission automaticallyshifts into park when timer reaches zero.
Transmission Not in
Park. Park Engages in xx:xx
Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.
Transmission Adjusted
Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.
Transmission Adapt-
Mode
Displays when the transmission shift selector is locked and unable to select gears.
Transmission Indicat-
Mode Lockup On
Displays when the transmission shift selector is unlocked andfree to select gears.
Transmission Indicat-
Mode Lockup Off
Displays if you cannot shift to the selected gear because ofcurrent vehicle conditions.
Invalid Gear Selection
Displays when neutral hold is active. See
Automatic
Transmission (page 100).
Stay in Neutral Mode
Engaged
Displays if the vehicle will shift to park (P) after it reaches acertain speed or slower.
Park will engage at Low
Speed
Displays when you need to press manual (M) to enter neutralhold. See
Automatic Transmission (page 100).
Select M to Confirm Stay
in Neutral Mode
Displays when there is a fault with the transmission gearselection. See an authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Confirm Park Brake
Apply Before Exiting the Vehicle
The transmission clutch fluid temperature is excessively high.
Transmission Clutch
Fluid Over Temperature
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your Ford GT serviced regularly to
help maintain its roadworthiness and
resale value. There is a network of Ford GT
service dealers that are certified to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. We believe that their specially
trained technicians are best qualified to
service your vehicle properly and expertly.
They are supported by a range of highly
specialized tools developed specifically
for servicing the Ford GT.
If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which
parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Precautions
•
Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in
moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed space,
unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other burning
material (such as cigarettes) away
from the battery and all fuel related
parts.
Working with the Engine Off
1. Set the parking brake and shift to park
(P).
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Block the wheels. Working with the Engine On WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running.
1. Set the parking brake and shift to park
(P).
2. Block the wheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW
Negative jump start post. See Jump Starting the Vehicle (page 130).
A.
Brake fluid reservoir.
See Brake Fluid Check (page 158).
B.
Cabin air filter access door. See
Cabin Air Filter (page 81).
C.
Washer fluid reservoir. See
Windshield Washers (page 56).
D.
Front hood sensor. See
Warning Lamps and Indicators (page 64).
E.
Hydraulic fluid reservoir for power steering, active aero and active suspension.
See
Power Steering Fluid Check (page 159).
F.
Positive jump start post. See
Jump Starting the Vehicle (page 130).
G.
Front power distribution box. See
Fuse Specification Chart (page 139).
H.
Engine coolant reservoir.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 154).
I.
Rear power distribution box 2. See
Fuse Specification Chart (page 139).
J.
Rear power distribution box 1. See
Fuse Specification Chart (page 139).
K.
Oil cap, reservoir and dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 153).
L.
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2. Leave the engine running until the
coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. After
several minutes, if the temperature
does not drop, follow the remaining
steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
If required, have an authorized dealer check
and change the transmission fluid at the
correct service interval. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 271).
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick.
Refer to your scheduled maintenance
information for scheduled intervals for fluid
checks and changes. Your transmission
does not consume fluid. However, if the
transmission slips, shifts slowly or if you
notice a sign of leaking fluid, contact an
authorized dealer.
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials may
affect transmission operation and result
in damage to internal transmission
components. BRAKE FLUID CHECK WARNING:
Do not use any fluid
other than the recommended brake fluid
as this will reduce brake efficiency. Use
of incorrect fluid could result in the loss
of vehicle control, serious personal injury
or death. WARNING:
Only use brake fluid
from a sealed container. Contamination
with dirt, water, petroleum products or
other materials may result in brake
system damage or failure. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in the
loss of vehicle control, serious personal
injury or death. WARNING:
Do not allow the fluid
to touch your skin or eyes. If this
happens, rinse the affected areas
immediately with plenty of water and
contact your physician. WARNING:
A fluid level between
the MAX and MIN lines is within the
normal operating range and there is no
need to add fluid. A fluid level not in the
normal operating range could
compromise the performance of the
system. Have your vehicle checked
immediately.
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