Ford 2006 GT- User Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? Inthis guide, answers to such questions are contained in commentshighlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should beread and observed. Warning symbol...

SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0LPower Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligiblefor Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For adetai...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -No...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make ...

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on isdangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehiclechecked by your dealer immediately. Anti-lock brake system: Illuminates indicating an ABS fault.If the lamp stay...

Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position andany door, trunk or the engine coveris ajar. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazardlights are turned on. If the indicatorsstay on or flash faster, check the tail lamps for proper function. High beams:...

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine isrunning or hot. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.Driving with your tachometerpointer continuously at the top ofthe scale may damage the engine. Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. If thepo...

AM/FM MCINTOSH CD SYSTEM A flashing anti-theft indicator (Disc in lamp), may be activatedand de-activated by pressing and holding the CD Eject control fortwo seconds or more with the radio turned off. 1. CD door: Insert a CD label side up. Once loaded, the “Disc in” indicator light will illuminate a...

4. AM/FM: Press to select a frequency band(FM1/FM2/FM3/AM). The selectedband appears in the display. Displaying the Clock: While pressing and holding the AM/FM band control, press and release the #4 preset control. Each time this operationis performed, the display will toggle between the selected mo...

7. ON/OFF/Volume/Bal: Turn outer ring of the control to the right toturn the system ON. Once ON, turnto the right to increase the volume,turn to the left to decrease thevolume. To turn the system OFF,turn the control fully to the left until the display turns off. For Balanceadjustment, pull the cont...

CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleanerand wipe from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time. • Insert more than one ...

MANUAL A/C SYSTEM 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief description o...

5. Recirculated air: Used to select fresh or recirculated air operation. May also help reduce undesired outside odors from reaching the interiorof the vehicle. Press and hold down briefly to engage/disengage. Toreduce humidity inside the vehicle, turn recirculation off. Note: The indicator light wil...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Pull the control rearward once toturn on your parking lamps. Push itforward to turn on your headlamps. To turn the headlamps and parkinglamps off, put the control in thecenter detent. Foglamp control The fog lamps can only be turnedon when the headlamp control is inthe parking lamp ...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel. • Push the control forward tobrighten. • Pull the control back to dim. AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your ...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Move the lever down for a single wipe. For intermittent operation, movecontrol up one position and adjustthe rotary control to the desiredspeed. For normal operation, move controlup two positions. For high speed operation, move control up three positions. Mist ...

5. To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended toscrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. Thelayer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of thewiper rubber element. TILT STEERING COLUMN Pull the locking lever down to tiltand telesco...

POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not letchildren play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. When closing the power windows, you should verify they are freeof obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the ...

Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellularphones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communicationssystems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios. A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.The most important thing you can do to...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. You should always carry asecond key with you in a safe place in case you require it in anemergency. Your keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed keywill not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your dealer suppliedkeys, replac...

To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power doorunlock control You must complete steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure willhave to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you mustwait 30 seconds. Note: The default setting for the autolock feature is “disabled.” 1...

Your vehicle has an all-door remote entry system. The all-door remote entry systemallows you to: • lock or unlock both vehicle doorswithout a key. • arm and disarm the anti-theftsystem. For more information onthe anti-theft system, refer to SecuriLock 娂 Passive Anti-theft System in this chapter. • o...

This process will also activate the vehicle’s anti-theft system. For moreinformation on arming the anti-theft system, refer to SecuriLock 娂 Passive Anti-theft System in this chapter. Opening the luggage compartment Press once to open the luggage compartment. Note: This feature is inoperative with th...

2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals on the backsurface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entrytransmitter for the correc...

To reprogram the remote entrytransmitters: 1. Close both doors and fasten the driver’s seat belt to ensure conflictingchimes do not sound during the procedure. 2. Put the key in the ignition. 3. Turn the key from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position. 4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within ...

Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the samekey chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent theseobjects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. Theseobjects will not cause dama...

PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM The perimeter anti-theft system will warn you in the event of anunauthorized entry to your vehicle. If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the dealership to aid in troubleshooting. Arming the s...

SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk ofinjury in a collision or sudden stop. Adjusting the front manual seat ...

• This seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to payout webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to helpreduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest. The safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulderbelts. The safety belts have two type...

• Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic lockingmode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recom...

Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver andfront passenger seating positions. The safety belt pretensioner is a device which removes excess webbingfrom the safety belt system. The safety belt pretensioner uses the samecrash sensor system as the ...

BeltMinder 姟 The BeltMinder 娂 feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders to thedriver that the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittentlysounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in theinstrument clu...

collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualifiedtechnician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue tooperate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assembliesnot in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced ifeither damage or ...

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module. Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Steps...

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustains alongitudinal deceleration sufficientto cause the air bag sensors to closean electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a co...

• a readiness light and tone • a diagnostic module • and the electrical wiring which connects the components The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and thesupplemental air bag electrical system wiring (including the impactsensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness li...

Passenger front air bag ON/OFF switch An air bag ON/OFF switchhas been installed in this vehicle. Before driving, always look at the face of the switch tobe sure the switch is in the properposition in accordance with theseinstructions and warnings. Failureto put the switch in a properposition can in...

occupant is not properly buckled up. The most effective way to reducethe risk of unnecessary air bag injuries, without reducing the overallsafety of the vehicle, is to make sure all occupants are properlyrestrained in the vehicle, especially in the front seat. This provides theprotection of safety b...

This vehicle has special energy management safety belts for thedriver and right front passenger. These particular belts are specifically designed to work with air bags to help reduce the risk ofinjury in a collision. The energy management safety belt is designed togive or release additional belt web...

Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. Childrenwho are too large for child safety seats (as specified by your child safetyseat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts. Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions tha...

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of thesequestions: • Can the child sit all the way backagainst the vehicle seat back withknees bent comfortably at theedge of the seat withoutslouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the s...

Both can be used in any vehicle in a seating position equipped withlap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lb. (18 kg). The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center ofthe shoulder. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips,never up high across the stomach. I...

Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulderbelts Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all theway back and turn the pass...

7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle andpull up on the shoulder belt whilepushing down with your knee on thechild seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly move the seat forwardand back t...

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with tiresthat have a rating on them calledTire Quality Grades. The Qualitygrades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder andmaximum section width. Forexample: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperatu...

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the gene...

Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear andremove stones, nails, glass or other objects that may be wedged in thetread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage fromthe tire and make necessary repairs. Also inspect the tire sidewalls...

TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride andhandling capability. Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same sizeand type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Us...

Tire inflation kit Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency tire inflation kit (located inthe luggage compartment). The inflation kit consists of an air compressorto reinflate the tire and a sealing compound that will effectively sealmost punctures caused by nails or similar objects. This kit will...

• Drive carefully and avoid abrupt steering maneuvers. • Periodically monitor tire inflation pressure in the affected tire; if thetire is losing pressure, have the vehicle towed. • Read the information in the Tips for use of the tire inflation kit section to ensure safe operation of the tire inflati...

Note: When the sealing compound is first added into the tire, the airpressure gauge reading (7) on thecompressor unit may increase up to90 psi; this is normal and should beno reason for concern. The pressurewill drop after about 30 seconds ofoperation. Do not stand next to the damaged tire while it ...

Second stage: Checking tire pressure 1. Stop driving after approximately two miles. Refer to the Tips for use of the tire inflation kit for safe operation of the tire inflation kit. Then check the air pressure of the damaged tire as follows: • Ensure the compressor is turned off by pressing the “O” ...

Note: If you experience any unusual vibration, ride disturbance or noise while driving, reduce your speed until you can safely pull off to the sideof the road to call for roadside assistance. You can check the tire pressure any time within the 120 miles byperforming the following: 1. Ensure the comp...

7. H: Indicates the tire’s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods oftime under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. The tireson your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflationpressure. The...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association(T&RA), that is intended for serviceon ...

the road in adverse (wet, snowy, etc.) conditions. Visually check yourtires for uneven wear, looking for high and low areas or unusuallysmooth areas. Also check for signs of tire damage. When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to prevent your vehiclefrom skiddin...

Wheels Your Ford GT is equipped with unique wheels matched to the tires.These wheels are more susceptible to damage due to their diameter,width and low profile tires. To avoid damage to your wheels: • Maintain proper tire pressure (see “Tires” previously listed). • When installing wheels, always tor...

Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapidtreadwear of your tires and should be corrected by a qualified technicianat a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehiclesand those with an independent rear suspension (if equipped) mayrequire alignment of all ...

SNOW TIRES The original equipment tires on your Ford GT are designed for maximumperformance in dry and wet conditions. They are not designed for winteruse on ice or snow and cannot be used with snow chains or other tiremounted traction aid devices. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is not equipped to tow....

Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. Lookfor “THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb.” for m...

Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 200 6 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA_English (fus) T...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Labellocated on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The totalload on each axle must never exceed its GAWR....

Exceeding the Safety Certification Label vehicle weight ratinglimits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, seriousdamage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on thecerti...

The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the availableamount of cargo and luggage load capacity: • An example for your vehicle with 1400 lb. (636 kg) of cargo andluggage capacity. You decide to go golfing. You and your friendsaverage 220 lb. (100 kg) each and the golf bags weigh ap...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engineand all electrical accessories exceptthe audio system and powerwindows, which retain power for 10minutes or until the door is ajar.This position also locks the steeringwheel and allows key removal. 2. ACC, allows electrical accessor...

5. Turn the key to 3 (ON). Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If alight fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. Cold weather starting/operating tips Due to the high-performance design of this vehicle, certain precautionsshould be taken when starting and oper...

Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 3 (ON). 2. Press the red START ENGINEbutton on the instrument panel,then release the button as soon asthe engine starts. Excessivecranking could damage the starter. Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to 1 (OFF/...

BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grindingor continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-outand should be inspected by a qualified service technician. If the vehiclehas continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking,th...

Parking brake To set the parking brake, pull theparking brake handle up as far aspossible. The BRAKE warning lamp willilluminate and will remainilluminated until the parking brakeis released. To release, press and hold thebutton, pull the handle up slightly,then push the handle down. Always set the ...

STEERING To prevent damage to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until itstops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level(below the MIN mark on the reservoir)...

MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION Using the clutch The manual transmission has a starter interlock that prevents crankingthe engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. To start the vehicle: 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set. 2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then put the gearshif...

Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: 1 - 2 15 mph (24 km/h) 2 - 3 25 mph (40 km/h) 3 - 4 40 mph (64 km/h) 4 - 5 45 mph (72 km/h) 5 - 6 50 mph (80 km/h) Reverse 1. Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before ...

Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stopthe vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved bymoving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brakepedal. GROUND CLEARANCE Note: Because of low vehicle ground clearance, use caution when approac...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited...

Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursementinformation, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle custo...

This switch has a red reset buttonon top of it and is located in thefront passenger’s footwell, behind anaccess panel and to the left of thefuse panel. To access the switch, rollback the floor mat and unscrew thefour release pins on the panel. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check ...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 — Not used 2 — Not used 3 15A* Front and rear park lamps,License plate lamps, Side markers 4 10A* Ignition switch, Start relay,Cluster start signal, Start cut-outrelay 5 2A* Powertrain ...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 33 15A* Restraint Control Module (RSM),Passenger Air bag Deactivation(PAD) indicator lamp, ACS switch 34 5A* Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)Run/Acc Input 35 — Not used * Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse Power distribution box T...

The high-current fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 1 40A** SJB (Instrument panel fuse panel) 2 40A** SJB (Instrument panel fuse panel) 3 30A** SJB (Instrument panel fuse panel) 4 40A** Anti-lock Brakes System (ABS)motor 5 30A** Blower ...

Fuse/Relay location Fuse amp rating Auxiliary Relay Box Description 10 Micro relay High speed wiper 11 Micro relay Intermittent wiper 12 Micro relay Wiper stop relay * Mini fuse JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,sparks, or lit cigarettes. An exp...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)termi...

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to the negative (-)battery terminal of the stalled vehicle. 5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts ofboth engines, or any fue...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the negative (-) battery terminal of thestalled vehicle. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the...

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the...

WRECKER TOWING Note: Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the rear. Ford Motor Company has not approved towing this vehicle from the rear. Note: It is recommended that the Ford GT be towed with flatbed equipment only. Do not tow with a slingbelt or wheel lift. Ford MotorCompany has not approved a...

TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Tow hook 2. 60 inches (152 cm) 3. 36 inches (91 cm) 4. Stacked 4x4 5. Flatbed 6. 7.5° maximum 7. Tow line Use the following procedure to transport your vehicle: 1. Install the tow hook. (Located inluggage compartment). Refer to Tow hook later in this chapter. 2. Stack ...

5. Transport the vehicle with the parking brake OFF and thetransmission in NEUTRAL. 6. Secure the vehicle with wheel basket tie-downs to the flatbed deck. Note: Inspect tie-downs periodically for tightness. Never fasten J-hooks to any suspension wheel or driveline component because J-hooks willdamag...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home You must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer forwarranty repairs. While any Ford dealership handling your vehicle linewill provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingdealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Pl...

Additional Assistance If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wishto contact the Dispute Settlement Board (U.S.). In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writingbefore pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is alsoallowed a final re...

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes. • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMot...

Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer representatives • A Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained byan independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosenfrom Ford and Lincoln Mercury deale...

Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentationbefore the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide thecase whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral prese...

impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by theCanadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and relatively speedyalternative to resolve a disagreement when all other efforts to produce asettlement have failed. This procedure is wi...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is availablefrom your dealer. • Do not drive your vehicle through an automated, commercialcar wash due to the vehicle’s low ground clearance, tire widt...

• Do not let excess water drain into the engine air intakeslocated on the engine cover. WAXING Applying a polymer paint sealant to your vehicle every six months willassist in reducing minor scratches and paint damage. • Wash the vehicle first. • Do not use waxes that contain abrasives. • Do not allo...

ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paintfinish. In order to maintain their shine: • Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37–A),which is available from your dealer. Heavy dirt and brake dustaccumulation may require agitatio...

hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, tree sap, or otherorganic contamination. To clean these items, please follow these tips: • The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned witha non-abrasive cleaner such as Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray GlassCleaner (ZC-23), available fr...

Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’ssafety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. LEATHER SEATS Your vehicle is equipped with seating covered in premium, top-grainFrau 威 leather which is extremely durable, but still requires special care and maintenance in order...

UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body anddoor drain holes free from packed dirt. FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products availableto clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality pr...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes trackingroutine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providethe...

OPENING ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Inside the vehicle, pull thedecklid release handle located onthe roof panel between the driverand passenger seats. Note: Do not operate the decklid release while the vehicle is inmotion. 2. Lift up on the decklid at the sideair scoop area to provide betteraccess to the ...

3. While pushing down slightly onthe decklid, push in on the auxiliaryrelease located at the rear of thepassenger compartment behind thedriver’s side seat area. 4. Go to the other side of thevehicle and release the right sideauxiliary latch located behind thepassenger seat area. Note: makesure not t...

CLOSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Pull the decklid downward to the secondary latch position. Push downon the center of the decklid firmly to close. 2. Ensure that both latches are engaged. Both latches need to be fully latched. If one or both are not fully latcheda chime will sound and the “Door Aja...

REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LINER Some components are located under the luggage compartment liner.Follow these steps to remove and install the liner. 1. Open the front compartment. 2. Unlock all four retainers by turning each one a quarter turn in eitherdirection. Leave retainers attached to tr...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.4L 4V DOHC Supercharged V8 engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Engine oil filler cap 200 6 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA_English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 144

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. Standard fill amount is 1quart (0.9 L). Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specification WSB-M8B16–A2.Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restri...

4. Open the engine compartment cover. Protect yourself from engineheat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insertthe indicator fully, then remove itagain. Check oil level within 1 minute ofshutting off the vehicle. • If the oil leve...

Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certifiedengine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler capand use a funnel to pour the engine oil...

BATTERY If your battery has acover/shield, make sure it isreinstalled after the battery hasbeen cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean anddry. Also, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened tothe battery terminals.If you see any ...

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead andlead compounds. Wash hands after handling. Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. Whenthe battery is disconnected or a new battery is i...

ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine/intercooler coolant The concentration and level of engine/intercooler coolant should bechecked at the mileage intervals listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide . The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water, which equates to a f...

When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in thereservoirs. • The engine coolant level shouldbe maintained at the bottom ofthe lower baffle in the coolantreservoir and the bottom of theupper baffle in the intercoolerreservoir (or to the sightwindows, if equipped). • Refer to the...

Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant fromyellow to golden tan. • Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant suchas Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (US) orCXC-209 (Canada), meeting...

6. Replace the cap. Turn until clicking sound is heard. (Cap must betightly installed to prevent coolant loss.) After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration, referto Checking engine coolant . If the concentration is not 50/50 (protection to –34° F/–36° C), drain some coolant and...

• Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure thecoolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequatefreeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in thewinter months. If you drive in extremely hot climates: • It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentrationabo...

Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling anungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including thecargo area). • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container whilefill...

amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicatesempty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fueltank after the fuel gauge indicates empty. The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and shouldnot be relied upon to increase driving range. When re...

Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (cityor highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fueleconomy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping recordsduring summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fueleconomy. In general,...

Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bugdefl...

2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right severaltimes. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Check the fluid level in thereservoir. It should be between theMIN and MAX lines. Do not addfluid if the level is in this range. 5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously...

Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid designed to meet Ford specificationESA-M6C25–A. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush eyeswith running water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, dri...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 5.4L DOHC Supercharged V8 Air filter element (2) FA-1682 Fuel filter FG-1091 Oil filter FL-2023 PCV valve 1 Spark plugs 2 1 The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter and is essential to t...

Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number isattached to a metal tag and islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel. (Please note thatin the graphic XXXX isrepresentative of your vehicleidentification number.) Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of th...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer.These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to co...

vehicle manufacturers, dealers and other persons engaged in thebusiness of repairing, servicing, selling, leasing or trading motor vehiclesas well as fleet operations from knowingly removing or rendering anemissions control system inoperative after sale and delivery to anultimate purchaser. In Canad...

WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW? Owner Checks and Services Refer to Mileage Intervals for Additional Checks and Services Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed bythe owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Serviceinformation and supporting...

Mileage (kilometer) intervals Maintenance item Miles (x 1000) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Km (x 1000) 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 Change engine oil and replace oil filter •••••••••• Inspect tires for wear , measure tread depth and rotate • ••••• Multi–point inspection •••••••••• Inspect steering l...

PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant at three years or30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first and every three yearsor 30,000 miles (48,000 km) thereafter. Current mileage goes here => Add 50,000 miles to the current miles + 50,000 Next change due at th...

OIL PUMP DRIVE BELT Change the engine oil pump drive belt if your vehicle has been stored foran extended period of time (three years or more) without the enginebeing operated for at least 30 minutes per year. 200 6 GT (gto) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA_English (fus) Scheduled Maintenance Guide 19...