check oil FORD GT 2020 User Guide

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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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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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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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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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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Spare Wheel
See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 205
Special Notices.................................................11
Additional Warranty Information..................... 11
Certified Ford GT Service Dealer..................... 12
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.......................... 11
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................266
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter Replacement..................................................266
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals................266
Operating at High Speeds and Track Days................................................................... 266
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 120
Stability Control
.............................................115
Principle of Operation........................................ 115
Starting and Stopping the Engine............91 General Information............................................. 91
Starting the Engine........................................92 Failure to Start....................................................... 93
Fast Restart............................................................ 93
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................94
Important Ventilating Information................94
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 93
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 93
Steering.............................................................121
Steering Wheel Lock.....................................92
Steering Wheel
...............................................56
Storage Compartments..............................90
Supplementary Restraints System.........36 Principle of Operation........................................ 36
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
SYNC™ 3
.........................................................219
General Information.......................................... 219
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
......................249
Additional Information and
Assistance........................................................ 261
Apps....................................................................... 256
Navigation............................................................ 255
Personal Profiles................................................ 259
Phone..................................................................... 253
Resetting the System........................................ 261USB and Bluetooth Audio..............................
250
Voice Recognition.............................................. 249
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................. 258
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............207
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.......................140
Tire Care...........................................................189 Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 191
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 189
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 192
Temperature A B C............................................ 190
Traction AA A B C............................................... 190
Treadwear............................................................. 190
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................183
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........202 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 203
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 203
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................183
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.....................183 First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air........................................ 185
General Information.......................................... 184
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................. 187
Tips for Use of the Kit....................................... 184
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed................................................................ 187
What to do When a Tire Is Punctured........185
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 183
Towing a Trailer..............................................132
Towing Points
................................................138
Installing the Recovery Hook......................... 138
Recovery Hook Location.................................. 138
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................132
Emergency Towing............................................. 132
Towing
...............................................................132
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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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