Ford GT (2018 year). Manual — part 68

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION

Why Maintain Your Vehicle?

Carefully following the maintenance
schedule helps protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance and may help to
increase the value of your vehicle when
you sell or trade it. Keep all receipts for
completed maintenance with your vehicle
and record the maintenance in the pages
that follow in this section.

We have established regular maintenance
intervals for your vehicle based upon
rigorous testing. It is important that you
have your vehicle serviced at the proper
times. Remember that time is just as
important as miles driven. These intervals
are based on both time and distance
driven. Since cars like the Ford GT do not
get driven daily in most cases, your
maintenance intervals may be more based
on time than distance driven.

It is your responsibility to have all
scheduled maintenance performed and to
make sure that the materials used meet
the specifications identified in this owner's
manual. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 204).

Failure to perform scheduled maintenance
invalidates warranty coverage on parts
affected by the lack of maintenance.

Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Certified Ford GT Service
Dealership?

Factory-Trained Technicians

Service technicians participate in extensive
factory-sponsored certification training to
help them become experts on the
operation of your Ford GT.

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft™
Replacement Parts

Certified Ford GT Service Dealerships stock
the Ford and Motorcraft parts needed to
maintain your Ford GT. These parts meet
or exceed our specifications. Parts installed
at your dealership carry a nationwide
24-month or unlimited mile (kilometer)
parts and labor limited warranty.

If you do not use Ford authorized parts they
may not meet our specifications and
depending on the part, it could affect
emissions compliance.

Convenience

The Ford GT Concierge will be happy to
assist you in scheduling your maintenance
visits and will work with your Certified Ford
GT Service Dealership to make these
arrangements.

Road Course Maintenance

If your Ford GT is subjected to dedicated
road course use, we recommend additional
maintenance. See Special Operating
Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
(page 276).

Protecting Your Investment

Additives and Chemicals

This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information.

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 oil and filter.

Inspect tires and check tire pressures.

Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses, brake cooling duct hoses and check parking brake
function. Check brake fluid level.

Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses. Check coolant level.

Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.

Inspect the accessory drive belts.

Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and tie-rod ends.

Inspect the wiper blades. Check washer fluid level.

Inspect hinges and latches. Lubricate if needed.

Inspect vehicle battery and state of charge.

Check the hydraulic fluid level.

Check operation of all lights.

Check operation of warning indicators inside the instrument cluster.

Check for any fluid leaks.

Other maintenance items

1

Change brake fluid.

Every 2 Years or 10,000 mi (16,000 km)

Replace cabin air filter.

Every 2 Years or 10,000 mi (16,000 km)

Replace engine air filters.

Every 3 Years or 15,000 mi (24,000 km)

Change transmission fluid.

Every 6 Years or 30,000 mi (48,000 km)

Replace spark plugs.

Every 45,000 mi (72,000 km)

Change hydraulic fluid.

Every 10 Years or 60,000 mi (100,000 km)

Change engine coolant.

2

Every 10 Years or 60,000 mi (100,000 km)

Replace front and rear accessory drive
belts.

Every 10 Years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km)

Replace Hydraulic Accumulator
Bottle.

Every 24 Years

1

Do not exceed the designated distance

or mileage for the interval.

2

Initial replacement at 10 years or

60,000 mi (100,000 km), then every six
years or 30,000 mi (48,000 km).

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 203).

•

Inspect wheels and tires for wear and
damage. Replace any damaged wheels
and tires.

•

Check and set lug nut torque. See
Technical Specifications (page 203).

•

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 203).

•

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

E146852

Repair Order #:

Distance:

Engine hours (optional):

Multi-point inspection (recommended):

Signature:

Dealer stamp