2020 FORD GT coolant

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 133).
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 160).
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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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 167).
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 201).
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.
BODY STYLING KITS
The distance between the underside of
your vehicle and the ground is less than
that of other models. Drive with extreme
care to avoid damage to your vehicle.
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Materials
Specification
Name
-
Motorcraft® Ford GT Supercar Transaxle Lubricant
(U.S.)
Motorcraft® Ford GT Supercar Transaxle Lubricant
/ Ford GT Supercar Lubrifiant pour boîte-pont SAE
75W-90 Motorcraft® (Canada)
XT-75W90-QSC (U.S. & Canada)
Transmission Wet Clutch
Capacities Quantity
Variant
9.1 qt (8.6 L)
All.
Materials Specification
Name
-
Motorcraft® Ford GT Supercar Clutch Fluid (U.S.)
Motorcraft® Ford GT Supercar Clutch Fluid / Ford
GT Supercar huile d'embrayage Motorcraft®
(Canada)
XL-20 (U.S. & Canada)
Engine Coolant
Capacities Quantity
Variant
20.1 qt (19 L)
All.
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Materials
Specification
Name
WSS-M97B44-D2
Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
(U.S.)
Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
/ Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué orange
Motorcraft® (Canada)
VC-3DIL-B (U.S.)
CVC-3DIL-B (Canada)
WSS-M97B57-A2
Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
(U.S.)
Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
/ Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué jaune
Motorcraft® (Canada)
VC-13DL-G (U.S.)
CVC-13DL-G (Canada)
Note: Use the coolant type that originally
came with your vehicle. For any questions
regarding coolant, see your authorized
dealer.
Engine Oil We recommend Castrol Edge Supercar
5W-50 motor oil for your vehicle. If this oil
is not available, use motor oils of the
recommended viscosity grade that meet
our specification WSS-M2C931-C such as
Motorcraft® 5W-50 labeled with API SN
service category.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage not
covered by your vehicle warranty.
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Oils and Fluids
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Normal Maintenance Intervals Annually or Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Change the oil and filter.
Inspect the tires and check the tire pressures.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses, brake cooling duct hoses and check the parking
brake function. Check the brake fluid level.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses. Check the coolant level.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the accessory drive belts.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and the tie-rod ends.
Inspect the wiper blades. Check the washer fluid level.
Inspect the hinges and latches. Lubricate if needed.
Inspect the vehicle battery and the state of charge.
Check the hydraulic fluid level.
Check the operation of all the lights.
Check the operation of warning indicators inside the instrument cluster.
Check for any fluid leaks.
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Other Maintenance Items
2
Change the brake fluid. 1
Every 3 Years
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every 2 Years or 10,000 mi (16,000 km)
Replace the engine air filters.
Every 3 Years or
10,000 mi (16,000 km)
Change the transmission gear fluid.
Every 6 Years or
30,000 mi (48,000 km) Change the transmission wet clutch oil.
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
45,000 mi (72,000 km)
Change the hydraulic fluid and filter.
Every 10 Years or
60,000 mi (100,000 km)
Change the orange-colored engine
coolant.3
60,000 mi (100,000 km)
Replace the front and the rear
accessory drive belts.
100,000 mi (160,000 km)
Change the yellow-colored engine
coolant.4
200,000 mi (320,000 km)
Replace the Hydraulic Accumulator
Bottle.
Every 24 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for the
interval.
2 Do not exceed the designated distance or mileage for the interval.
3 Initial replacement at six years or
60,000 mi (100,000 km), then every three years or
30,000 mi (48,000 km).
4 Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every five years or
99,000 mi (160,000 km).
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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.
Before Operating Your Vehicle at High
Speeds:
•
Verify your tires have the correct
pressures See Technical
Specifications (page 206).
• Inspect wheels and tires for wear and
damage. Replace any damaged wheels
and tires.
• Check and set lug nut torque. See
Technical Specifications (page 206).
• Verify fluid levels for oil, coolant, brake,
and hydraulic fluid. See Maintenance
(page
157).
• Change the oil and filter prior to use on
the track.
After Operating Your vehicle at High
Speeds and Track Day Driving, Do the
Following:
• Set tire pressures to specification.
• Check and set lug nut torque. See
Technical Specifications (page 206).
• Check all fluid levels.
• If you drive your car for an extended
period of time at high speed or on the
track for an extended time, change the
oil and filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
RECORD
After the scheduled maintenance services
are performed, record the Repair Order #,
Distance and Engine Hours in the boxes
provided.
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911 Assist...........................................................43
A
A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 84
About This Manual...........................................5 Ford GT Concierge Phone Numbers................5
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 110
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................... 111
Accessories....................................................262
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Adjustable Pedals.........................................60
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................170 Headlamp Aim Target....................................... 170
Adjusting the Pedals....................................60
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................56
Airbag Disposal...............................................42
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 84
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............171
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 55
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................55
Arming the Alarm................................................. 55
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 55
Appendices.....................................................277
Apps..................................................................245 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 246
Using Apps on an Android Device...............246
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 245
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device............................................................... 246
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............73 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 73
Keyless Warning Alert......................................... 73
Audio Control
...................................................57
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 57
Audio System.................................................218 Audio Unit
........................................................218
Autolamps........................................................63
Automatic Climate Control
........................84
Directing the Airflow........................................... 84
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 84
Setting the Temperature................................... 84
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................84
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 84
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 84
Automatic Transmission...........................105 Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 108
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 109
Performance Shift Indicator........................... 107
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission................................................... 106
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................ 105
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................165
Auxiliary Power Points
.................................89
DC Power Point.................................................... 89
Location................................................................... 89
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery....................... 167
Body Styling Kits
...........................................182
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............157
Booster Seats..................................................24 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 25
Brake Fluid Check.........................................166
Brakes................................................................110 General Information........................................... 110
Breaking-In......................................................133 Cold Engine Operation...................................... 133
Hot Engine Shut down...................................... 133
C
Cabin Air Filter.................................................86
Capacities and Specifications.................212 Air Conditioning System................................... 212
Engine Coolant.................................................... 213
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