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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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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Engine Oil...............................................................
214
Fuel Tank................................................................ 215
Grease..................................................................... 215
Hydraulic Brake System................................... 216
Hydraulic Power Steering, Active Suspension, and Active Aero
System............................................................... 216
Locks........................................................................\
215
Transmission Gear.............................................. 212
Transmission Wet Clutch................................. 213
Washer Reservoir................................................. 217
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 175
Catalytic Converter......................................102 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 103
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 104
Changing a Bulb.............................................171 LED Lamps............................................................. 171
Changing a Fuse...........................................155
Fuses....................................................................... 155
Changing a Road Wheel...........................205 Important Information for Lifting or
Jacking.............................................................. 205
Changing the 12V Battery..........................167 Battery Charger and Maintainer................... 168
Battery Management System....................... 169
Changing the Engine Air Filter...................171
Changing the Wiper Blades......................170
Checking the Wiper Blades......................169
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................33
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................26
Child Safety.......................................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................180
Cleaning Products........................................175 Materials................................................................. 175
Cleaning the Engine......................................177
Cleaning the Exterior...................................175 Exterior Plastic Parts.......................................... 177
Matte Paint Finish............................................... 176
Raising the Rear Wing........................................ 177
Standard Paint Finish........................................ 176
Under Hood........................................................... 177
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................179 Cleaning the Interior....................................178
Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber Cloth...........178
Cleaning the Wheels...................................180
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................178
Climate Control
..............................................84
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check.............................. 161
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
.........41
Cruise Control..................................................57
Principle of Operation....................................... 120
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 120
Cup Holders
.....................................................90
Customer Assistance..................................139
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data........................................................................\
9
Event Data................................................................. 8
Service Data.............................................................. 7
Services That Third Parties Provide.................9
Services That We Provide.................................... 9
Vehicles With a Modem....................................... 9
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System................................................................. 10
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 10
Daytime Running Lamps.............................63
Declaration of Conformity
.......................302
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
..............................................302
Radio Frequency Statement......................... 302
Direction Indicators
.......................................64
Doors and Locks.............................................50
Drive Mode Control.......................................58 Active Aerodynamics ........................................ 125
Damper Comfort Mode.................................... 125
Drive Mode Selection......................................... 121
Front Lift................................................................. 125
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37 Children and Airbags........................................... 37
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 37
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags
.........41
Driving Aids.......................................................121
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Driving at High Speed................................205
Tire Pressure - Speeds Greater Than
........................................................................\
..... 205
Driving Hints....................................................133
Driving Through Water................................133
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 63
E
Electric Parking Brake
...................................111
Applying the Electric Parking brake...............111
Battery With No Charge.................................... 113
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake............112
Emergency Call Limitations.......................44
Emergency Call Requirements
.................43
Emergency Door Release............................53
Emission Law..................................................101
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........102
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 101
End User License Agreement
...................277
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .................................. 277
Engine Coolant Check
.................................161
Adding Coolant.................................................... 162
Coolant Change.................................................. 163
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 165
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 163
Recycled Coolant................................................ 163
Severe Climates.................................................. 163
Engine Emission Control
............................101
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 54
Engine Oil Check
..........................................160
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 160
Engine Oil Dipstick
.......................................160
Engine Specifications.................................207
Entertainment...............................................228 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 229
Apps........................................................................\
237
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 236
CD (If equipped)................................................ 235
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)......................................................... 232SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If
Activated)........................................................ 229
Sources.................................................................. 228
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 237
USB Ports.............................................................. 237
Environment
......................................................15
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake................................ 111
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Exterior Mirrors
................................................66
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 66
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 66
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
..............................29
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 30
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy...............30
Using the Sliding Clip.......................................... 29
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 205
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................183
Floor Mats........................................................134
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................ 60
Ford Performance
...........................................13
Front Passenger Sensing System............38
Fuel and Refueling.........................................95
Fuel Consumption.........................................99
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 100
Filling the Fuel Tank.......................................... 100
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................96
Fuel Filter.........................................................167
Fuel Quality......................................................96 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 96
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................135
Fuses.................................................................145
Fuse Specification Chart...........................145 Front Power Distribution Box......................... 145
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel..........151
Rear Power Distribution Box 1........................ 147
Rear Power Distribution Box 2....................... 150
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Gauges................................................................67
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............69
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 69
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge...................... 69
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 68
Gauge Mode........................................................... 69
Information Display............................................. 67
Trip Computer....................................................... 68
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 105
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................45
Intelligent Access................................................. 45
General Maintenance Information........263 Protecting Your Investment........................... 263
Road Course Maintenance............................. 263
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 263
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Certified Ford GT Service Dealership?.................... 263
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................142
Getting the Services You Need................139 Away From Home............................................... 139
Global Opening...............................................65 Remote Control Front Windows.................... 66
H
Hazard Flashers.............................................135
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 170
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 84
Hill Start Assist...............................................113 Using Hill Start Assist......................................... 113
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate............................................................85
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 85
Defogging the Windshield in Cold Weather.............................................................. 86
General Hints......................................................... 85
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 85
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 85
Recommended Settings for Cooling............85
Recommended Settings for Heating............85 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...............................................................111
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............157
Horn....................................................................58
I
In California (U.S. Only).............................140
Information Display Control......................58
Information Displays.....................................74 General Information............................................ 74
Information Messages..................................77
AdvanceTrac ™....................................................... 77
Alarm........................................................................\
. 77
Battery and Charging System.......................... 78
Doors and Locks................................................... 78
Engine....................................................................... 78
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 79
Hill Start Assist ..................................................... 79
Hydraulic System................................................. 79
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 80
Maintenance..........................................................80
Park Brake................................................................ 81
Remote Start.......................................................... 81
Starting System ................................................... 82
Steering System................................................... 82
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 82
Transmission.......................................................... 83
Installing Child Restraints...........................20 Child Seats.............................................................. 20
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 21
Using Tether Straps............................................. 23
Instrument Cluster
.........................................67
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................63
Instrument Panel
............................................16
Interior Lamps.................................................64
Interior Mirror...................................................66
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................136
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 136
Jump Starting....................................................... 137
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 136
Removing the Jumper Cables......................... 137
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K
Keyless Starting...............................................91
Ignition Modes........................................................ 91
Keys and Remote Controls.........................45
L
Launch Control..............................................174
Lighting Control
..............................................58
High Beams............................................................ 62
Performance Shift Indicator............................ 59
Lighting..............................................................62 General Information............................................ 62
Load Carrying
..................................................127
Load Limit........................................................127
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer.................................................................. 127
Locking and Unlocking................................50 Activating Intelligent Access .......................... 50
Autolock.................................................................... 51
Battery Saver......................................................... 52
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 52
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 52
Power Door Locks................................................ 50
Remote Control.................................................... 50
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 51
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 205
M
Maintenance...................................................157 General Information........................................... 157
Manual Seats
...................................................87
Map Pockets....................................................90
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 74
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 65
Mobile Communications Equipment
.......12
Motorcraft Parts..........................................208
N
Navigation......................................................240 Changing the Format of the Map.................241 cityseeker..............................................................
243
Michelin Travel Guide....................................... 244
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates............................................................ 245
Route Guidance.................................................. 242
Setting a Destination....................................... 240
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 244
Zoom....................................................................... 241
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........264 Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 264
O
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 160
Opening and Closing the Hood...............157 Closing the Front Hood.................................... 158
Closing the Rear Hatch..................................... 158
Opening the Front Hood................................... 157
Opening the Rear Hatch.................................. 158
Opening the Doors
.........................................52
Opening the Doors from Inside....................... 52
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................143
P
Parking Aids
.....................................................118
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................54 SecuriLock.............................................................. 54
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 54
Perchlorate........................................................10
Personal Safety System ™
..........................35
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 35
Phone...............................................................238 Android Auto....................................................... 239
Apple CarPlay..................................................... 239
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 238
Text Messaging................................................... 239
Using Your Cell Phone..................................... 238
Post-Crash Alert System............................137
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 50
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................166
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Power Windows.............................................65
Accessory Delay.................................................... 65
Bounce-Back......................................................... 65
One-Touch Down................................................. 65
One-Touch Up....................................................... 65
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 205
R
Rear Under Hatch Storage.........................127
Rear View Camera........................................118 Using the Rear View Camera System..........118
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera..................................... 118
Refueling...........................................................98 System Warnings................................................. 99
Remote Control
..............................................46
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 46
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 49
Remote Control Information Messages........................................................... 49
Replacing the Battery......................................... 47
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 49
Using the Key Blade............................................ 46
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............180
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts...................... 11
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................49
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................144
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................143
Roadside Assistance
...................................135
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting
Roadside Assistance.................................... 135
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 135
Roadside Emergencies
...............................135
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 133Running Out of Fuel......................................96
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container............................................................ 97
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................... 97
S
Safety Precautions
........................................95
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........266
Scheduled Maintenance...........................263
Seatbelt Extensions......................................34
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................32 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 32
Seatbelts...........................................................28 Principle of Operation........................................ 28
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime................................................................31
Conditions of operation...................................... 31
Seats
...................................................................87
Security..............................................................54
Settings............................................................247 911 Assist............................................................... 248
Ambient Lighting............................................... 248
Audio....................................................................... 247
Automatic Updates.......................................... 248
Bluetooth............................................................... 247
Charge Settings.................................................. 248
Clock....................................................................... 247
Display................................................................... 248
Driver Assist......................................................... 248
FordPass............................................................... 248
General.................................................................. 248
Message Center................................................. 248
Mobile Apps......................................................... 248
Multi Contour Seats.......................................... 248
Navigation............................................................ 248
Personal Profiles................................................ 248
Phone...................................................................... 247
Seats...................................................................... 248
Sound..................................................................... 247
Valet Mode........................................................... 248
Vehicle................................................................... 248
Voice Control....................................................... 248
Side Airbags
.....................................................40
Sitting in the Correct Position....................87
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 201
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Track Use..........................................................172
Operating at High Speeds and on Track
Days..................................................................... 172
Road Course Vehicle Preparation.................173
Transmission Code Designation..............211
Transmission..................................................105
Transporting the Vehicle............................137 Getting the Transmission in Neutral...........138
U
Under Hood Overview................................159
Under Seat Storage......................................90
Unique Features...............................................17
USB Port
..........................................................218
Using Cruise Control....................................120 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 120
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 120
Using Launch Control
..................................174
Using Snow Chains......................................201
Using Stability Control................................116
AdvanceTrac ™ Electronic Stability Control
........................................................................\
....... 116
Stability Control.................................................... 117
Using Summer Tires
....................................201
Using Voice Recognition.............................221 Audio Voice Commands.................................. 222
Climate Voice Commands.............................. 223
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 226
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 225
Phone Voice Commands................................ 223
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 226
Voice Settings Commands............................. 227
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..........................141
V
Vehicle Care....................................................175 General Information........................................... 175
Vehicle Certification Label.........................211
Vehicle Dimensions
....................................209
Vehicle Identification Number.................210
Vehicle Storage
..............................................181
Battery.................................................................... 182
Body........................................................................\
.. 181
Brakes..................................................................... 182Cooling system....................................................
182
Engine...................................................................... 181
Fuel system............................................................ 181
General.................................................................... 181
Miscellaneous...................................................... 182
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 182
Tires........................................................................\
. 182
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 84
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............210
Voice Control....................................................57
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................69 Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 69
Battery...................................................................... 70
Brake System......................................................... 70
Carbon Ceramic Brakes..................................... 70
Cruise Control........................................................ 70
Damper Comfort Mode...................................... 70
Direction Indicator................................................ 70
Door Ajar.................................................................. 70
Electric Park Brake............................................... 70
Engine Coolant Temperature........................... 70
Engine Oil................................................................ 70
Fasten Seatbelt...................................................... 71
Front Airbag............................................................. 71
Front Lift Mode Active......................................... 71
Frost Warning Lamp............................................. 71
Hatch Ajar................................................................. 71
High Beam................................................................ 71
Hood Ajar.................................................................. 71
Hydraulic System Fault....................................... 71
Launch Control....................................................... 71
Low Beam Malfunction Warning Lamp........71
Low Fuel Level........................................................ 71
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................ 71
Parking Lamps....................................................... 72
Powertrain Fault.................................................... 72
Rear Fog Lamp....................................................... 72
Ride Height System Fault.................................. 72
Service Engine Soon............................................ 72
Stability Control.................................................... 72
Stability Control Off............................................. 72
Transmission Fault............................................... 72
Washer Fluid Check.....................................167
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