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Track Use
Track Use
........................................................169
Launch Control
What Is Launch Control ..............................
171
Using Launch Control ..................................
171
Vehicle Care
General Information ....................................
172
Cleaning Products ........................................
172
Cleaning the Exterior ...................................
173
Waxing .............................................................
174
Cleaning the Engine ....................................
174
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
.
175
Cleaning the Interior ....................................
175
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ........................
176
Cleaning Leather Seats ..............................
177
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ...............
177
Cleaning the Wheels ...................................
177
Vehicle Storage .............................................
178
Body Styling Kits .........................................
180
Wheels and Tires
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit .....................
181
Tire Care ..........................................................
187
Using Summer Tires ...................................
199
Using Snow Chains .....................................
199
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..........
199
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
203
Driving at High Speed ...............................
203
Technical Specifications .........................
204
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications ...............................
205
Vehicle Dimensions ...................................
206
Motorcraft Parts ..........................................
207
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
207Vehicle Certification Label
......................
208
Transmission Code Designation ...........
209
Capacities and Specifications ................
210
Audio System
Audio Unit .......................................................
216
USB Port .........................................................
216
SYNC™ 3
General Information ....................................
217
Home Screen ................................................
227
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
228
Entertainment ..............................................
235
Phone ..............................................................
239
Navigation .....................................................
244
Apps .................................................................
252
Settings ..........................................................
253
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting .....................
264
Accessories
Accessories ...................................................
278
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information .......
279
Normal Scheduled Maintenance .........
280
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance .............................................
281
Appendices
End User License Agreement .................
283
Declaration of Conformity ......................
308
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ...........................................
308
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Media hub. See USB Port (page 216).
N
Menu and voice control. See
Voice Control (page 57).
O
Audio control.
See Audio Control (page 57).
P
Horn.
Q
Audio control.
See Audio Control (page 57).
R
Cruise control. See
Using Cruise Control (page 118).
S
UNIQUE FEATURES Vehicle Structure
•
Carbon fiber tub and body shell.
• Aluminum structure fore and aft of tub.
• Steel roll cage integrated into the tub.
Powertrain
• Mid-engine 3.5L Twin Turbo EcoBoost
V6.
• 7-speed dual clutch automated
manual transmission. Chassis
•
Electronic/hydraulic controlled torsion
bar front and rear suspension systems
with ride height varied depending on
drive mode.
• Front end lift feature for driveway
approaches and speed bumps.
• Independent front and rear suspension
with unequal length upper and lower
control arms.
• Carbon ceramic brake discs.
• Brembo 6-piston front and 4-piston
rear calipers.
• 20 in. x 8.5 in. forged alloy front wheels
with 245/35R20 Michelin Pilot Sport
Cup 2 tires.
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•
20 in. x 11.5 in. forged alloy rear wheels
with 325/30R20 Michelin Pilot Sport
Cup 2 tires.
• Carbon fiber wheels available as an
option.
Electronics and Vehicle Controls
• Vehicle drive mode control with five
settings.
• Full LCD instrument cluster with
customer selectable features.
• Race inspired steering wheel with
stalkless steering column.
• Paddle shifters.
• SYNC 3 including navigation system.
• Single zone automatic temperature
control.
• ABS, ESC (electronic stability control)
and launch control.
• Passive entry/passive start key system.
Exterior
• Carbon fiber body panels including
undertrays.
• Active aerodynamic rear wing and front
splitter.
• LED headlamps and tail lamps.
Interior
• Fixed seating positions.
• Independently adjustable steering
column and pedals.
• Carbon fiber, leather, and Alcantara
interior surfaces.
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Remote Start
Action
Message
A reminder to apply the brake and push the start button to driveyour vehicle after a remote start.
To Drive: Press
Brake and Start Button
Starting System Action
Message
There is a problem with your vehicle ’s starting system. See an
authorized dealer for service.
Starting System
Fault
Steering System Action
Message
The steering lock system has detected a condition that requiresservice. See an authorized dealer.
Steering Lock
Malfunction
Service Now
You need to turn your steering wheel when starting your vehicle to unlock your steering column.
Steering Col. Lock
Turn Wheel while Starting vehicle
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Action
Message
One or more tires on your vehicle has low tire pressure. See Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (page 199).
Tire Pressure Low
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warningstays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 199).
Tire Pressure
Monitor Fault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning. See
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 199). If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure
Sensor Fault
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Brake-Shift Interlock
WARNING: When doing this
procedure, you need to take the
transmission out of park (P) which
means your vehicle can roll freely. To
avoid unwanted vehicle movement,
always fully apply the parking brake prior
to doing this procedure. Use wheels
chocks if appropriate. WARNING:
If the parking brake is
fully released, but the brake warning
lamp remains illuminated, the brakes
may not be working properly. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Note: You should only use this procedure
in the event that your vehicle is disabled and
you cannot start the engine in order to shift
into Neutral (N) to move it. Use the provided
Transmission Park Override tool to release
the transmission park mechanism and allow
the rear tires to roll freely.
Note: See your authorized dealer as soon
as this procedure is used.
Note: Do not drive your vehicle until you
verify that the brake lamps are working.
Your vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift
interlock feature that prevents moving the
selector from park (P) when the ignition is
in the on position and the brake pedal is
not pressed.
If you cannot move the selector out of park
(P) position with the ignition in the on
position and the brake pedal pressed, a
malfunction may have occurred. It is
possible that a fuse has blown or your
vehicle ’s brake lamps are not operating
properly.
See Fuse Specification Chart
(page 143). If the fuse is good and the brake lamps are
functioning, then there may be a fault in
the system. To roll the car or to allow the
vehicle to be transported for repair, use the
following procedure to place the
transmission into neutral (N) manually. To
place the transmission into neutral (N) in
the event of a battery failure, or other
electrical fault that prevents the shifter
from working, use this procedure.
Manually Placing the Transmission in
Park Override
The transmission park override tool is in
the storage compartment under the rear
hatch.
It requires two people to perform this
procedure properly. One person seated in
the driver's seat, that must remain in
control of vehicle steering, brakes and
parking brake at all times. For instructions
on releasing the parking brake in the event
of a loss of vehicle battery power.
See
Electric Parking Brake (page 109). If you
do not have battery power, chock the
wheels so the car does not roll forward or
backward when not intended. 1.
Remove the plug from the bottom right
side of the storage compartment to
access the park override shaft.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Note:
Occasional brake noise is normal. If
a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or
continuous squeal sound is present, the
brake linings may be worn-out. Have the
system checked by an authorized dealer. If
your vehicle has continuous vibration or
shudder in the steering wheel while braking,
have it checked by an authorized dealer.
Note: Brake dust may accumulate on the
wheels, even under normal driving
conditions. Some dust is inevitable as the
brakes wear and does not contribute to
brake noise. See Cleaning the Wheels
(page 177). See
Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 69).
Wet brakes result in reduced braking
efficiency. Gently press the brake pedal a
few times after washing the car.
Carbon Ceramic Brake Discs
Your vehicle has carbon ceramic brake
discs. When cleaning your wheels and tires,
use care not to get any wheel cleaner or
tire dressing on the brake discs. This lamp illuminates when your
brakes pads are worn and
require replacement. See an
authorized dealer for replacement.
Brake Over Accelerator
In the event the accelerator pedal
becomes stuck or entrapped, apply steady
and firm pressure to the brake pedal to
slow the vehicle and reduce engine power.
If you experience this condition, apply the
brakes and bring your vehicle to a safe stop. Move the transmission to park (P),
switch the engine off and apply the parking
brake. Inspect the accelerator pedal for
any interferences. If none are found and
the condition persists, have your vehicle
towed to the nearest authorized dealer.
Brake Assist
Brake assist detects when you brake
rapidly by measuring the rate at which you
press the brake pedal. It provides
maximum braking efficiency as long as you
press the pedal, and can reduce stopping
distances in critical situations.
Anti-lock Brake System
This system helps you maintain steering
control during emergency stops by keeping
the brakes from locking.
This lamp momentarily
illuminates when you switch the
ignition on. If the light does not
illuminate during start up, remains on or
flashes, the system may be disabled. Have
the system checked by an authorized
dealer. If the anti-lock brake system is
disabled, normal braking is still effective. If the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated after you
release the parking brake, have
the system checked by an authorized
dealer. This lamp illuminates momentarily
when you switch the ignition on to confirm
the lamp is functional. If it does not
illuminate when you switch the ignition on,
or begins to flash at any time, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
If the brake warning lamp remains
illuminated after you release the parking
brake, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNING: Vehicle modifications
involving braking system, aftermarket
roof racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of your vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the electronic
stability control system. In addition,
installing any stereo loudspeakers may
interfere with and adversely affect the
electronic stability control system. Install
any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as
far as possible from the front center
console, the tunnel, and the front seats
in order to minimize the risk of interfering
with the electronic stability control
sensors. Reducing the effectiveness of
the electronic stability control system
could lead to an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. WARNING:
Remember that even
advanced technology cannot defy the
laws of physics. It's always possible to
lose control of a vehicle due to
inappropriate driver input for the
conditions. Aggressive driving on any
road condition can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk
of personal injury or property damage.
Activation of the electronic stability
control system is an indication that at
least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this could
reduce the operator's ability to control
the vehicle potentially resulting in a loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. If your
electronic stability control system
activates, SLOW DOWN. WARNING:
The stability and
traction control light illuminates steadily
if the system detects a failure. Make sure
you did not manually disable the traction
control system using the information
display controls or the switch. If the
stability control and traction control light
is still illuminating steadily, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with
the traction control disabled could lead
to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.
The stability and traction control systems
help you to avoid drive wheel spin and loss
of traction. The system automatically
turns on each time you switch the ignition
on.
If a fault occurs in either the stability
control or the traction control system, you
may experience the following conditions:
• The stability and traction control light
illuminates steadily.
• The stability control and traction
control systems do not enhance your
vehicle's ability to maintain traction of
the wheels.
If a driving condition activates either the
stability control or the traction control
system you may experience the following
conditions:
• The stability and traction control light
flashes.
• Your vehicle slows down.
• Reduced engine power.
• A vibration in the brake pedal.
• The brake pedal is stiffer than usual.
• If the driving condition is severe and
your foot is not on the brake, the brake
pedal may move as the system applies
higher brake force.
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The rear wing works in harmony with the
bi-state front splitter. The front splitter has
a raised leading edge so that the surfaces
underneath and immediately downstream
of it create a Venturi effect and lower the
air pressure creating downforce on the
front wheels. In normal (low-drag)
operation, the Venturi effect draws air
through ducts that connect the upper
surface of the splitter just below the
radiator intake. This reduces drag and
eliminates unnecessary front downforce.
When the rear wing moves out of the
low-drag position, and to compensate for
the increase in grip capability from the rear
tires, the front splitter automatically
compensates by closing off airflow through
the ducts causing an increase in front
downforce. The operation of this system
is entirely automatic and is dependent on
the rear-wing state and the drive mode
selected.
For information on raising the rear wing for
cleaning, See Vehicle Care (page 172).
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Safety Compliance Certification Label
Example:
WARNING: Exceeding the
Safety Compliance Certification
label vehicle weight limits can
adversely affect the
performance and handling of
your vehicle, cause vehicle
damage and can result in the
loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death.
Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight
Note: Your Ford GT is not designed
for trailer towing. Never tow a
trailer with your Ford GT.
GCWR (Gross Combined
Weight Rating)
GCWR is the maximum allowable
weight of the vehicle and the
loaded trailer, including all cargo
and passengers, that the vehicle
can handle without risking
damage.
The gross combined weight must
never exceed the Gross Combined
Weight Rating. Note:
Your Ford GT is not designed
for trailer towing. Never tow a
trailer with your Ford GT. WARNING:
Do not exceed
the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the certification
label. WARNING:
Do not use
replacement tires with lower
load carrying capacities than the
original tires because they may
lower your vehicle's GVWR and
GAWR limitations. Replacement
tires with a higher limit than the
original tires do not increase the
GVWR and GAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any
vehicle weight rating can
adversely affect the
performance and handling of
your vehicle, cause vehicle
damage and can result in the
loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death.
Steps for determining the
correct load limit:
1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lb." on your
vehicle ’s placard.
2. Determine the combined
weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.
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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.
You should not drive your Ford GT
aggressively for the first
600 mi
(1,000 km) of vehicle operation. This will
allow for proper break in of the powertrain
and braking systems.
For the first
600 mi (1,000 km):
• Do not apply high load at low engine
speed.
• Do not drive the vehicle at a sustained
high-speed, high load.
• Avoid driving the vehicle at full throttle.
• Drive the vehicle at varying road and
engine speeds.
• Do not drive in competition and race
track conditions.
• Do not use launch control.
• If you are going to use the vehicle on
the race track right after break in,
change the oil after break in.
Cold Engine Operation
The design of your Ford GT restricts engine
power and RPM when the engine is cold.
The engine RPM and power output will be
reduced until the engine reaches full
operating temperature.
Hot Engine Shut down
You should allow your Ford GT engine to
cool down for a few minutes prior to shut
down after high speed or high performance
driving. Allowing the engine to run at light
loads and or idle for a few minutes will
reduce overall engine oil and coolant
temperatures. DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING:
Do not drive through
flowing or deep water as you may lose
control of your vehicle.
Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filters.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Do not drive through
water that is higher than the sidewall of
the front tire. If the water is up onto the
wheel, do not proceed. When driving
through a puddle, drive slowly to avoid
splashing the water into the engine air
intake. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited.
After driving through water and as soon as
it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
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