Ford GT (2018 year). Manual — part 30

STEERING

To help prevent damage to the power
steering system:
•

Never hold the steering wheel at its
furthest turning points (until it stops)
for more than three to five seconds
when the engine is running.

•

Do not operate the vehicle with a low
hydraulic fluid level. See Power
Steering Fluid Check (page 167).

•

Some noise is normal during operation.
If excessive, check for low hydraulic
fluid level before seeking service by
your dealer.

•

Heavy or uneven efforts may be caused
by low hydraulic fluid. Check for low
hydraulic fluid level before seeking
service by your dealer.

•

Do not over fill the hydraulic fluid as
this may result in leaks from the
reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid
Check (page 167).

If the power steering system breaks down
(or if the engine is off), you can manually
steer the vehicle, but it takes more effort.

If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•

An improperly inflated tire.

•

Uneven tire wear.

•

Loose or worn suspension
components.

•

Loose or worn steering components.

•

Improper vehicle alignment.

A high crown in the road or high crosswinds
may also make the steering seem to
wander or pull.

DRIVE MODE CONTROL

Drive Mode Selection

Your vehicle has five selectable drive
modes that deliver an enhanced driving
experience through a suite of sophisticated
electronic vehicle systems. In response to
vehicle use and driving conditions, the
selection of the drive mode optimizes
handling and powertrain response. This
provides a single location to control
multiple systems performance settings.

Using Selectable Drive Modes

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To change the drive mode setting, use the
rotary switch on the left side of the steering
wheel.

Note: To engage or disengage Track or
V-Max Drive Modes, the car must be at a
stop with the transmission in park (P) and
the engine running. This is necessary since
the vehicle ride height changes. You can
change between Normal, Wet and Sport
Drive Modes while the vehicle is in motion.

Modes:
•

Normal (N) – Use for normal driving in
dry conditions.
•

AdvanceTrac Stability Control is
active and cannot be adjusted.

•

Ride height is set to High and
suspension damping is set to
Normal.

•

Comfort damping can be selected
with the console switch.

•

Launch control is available.

•

Transmission automatic shift
calibration is set to Normal.

•

Rear wing deploys at speeds above
90 mph (145 km/h) and retracts
when the speed drops below
81 mph (130 km/h).

•

Air brake activates at speeds above
75 mph (121 km/h) when the brakes
are applied with moderate force.

•

Sport (S) – Use for sport driving in dry
conditions.
•

AdvanceTrac Stability Control is
active but can be adjusted by use
of the Stability Control button on
the console.

•

Ride height is set to High and
suspension damping is set to Sport.

•

Comfort damping cannot be
selected.

•

Launch control is available.

•

Transmission automatic shift
calibration is set to Sport.

•

Turbocharger anti-lag calibration
is active.

•

Rear wing deploys at speeds above
70 mph (113 km/h) and retracts
when the speed drops below
45 mph (72 km/h).

•

Air brake activates at speeds above
75 mph (121 km/h) when the brakes
are applied with moderate force.

•

Wet (W) – Use for driving in wet
conditions.
•

AdvanceTrac Stability Control is
active and cannot be adjusted.

•

Ride height is set to High and
suspension damping is set to
Normal.

•

Comfort damping can be selected
with the console switch.

•

Launch control is not available.

•

Transmission automatic shift
calibration is set to Normal.

•

Rear wing deploys at speeds above
90 mph (145 km/h) and retracts
when the speed drops below
81 mph (130 km/h).

•

Air brake activates at speeds above
75 mph (121 km/h) when the brakes
are applied with moderate force.

•

Track (T) – Optimized settings for
track handling performance. The Track
drive mode should only be used in a
track environment, not on the street,
due to the low ride height. This setting
can only be selected while your vehicle
is in park (P) with the engine running,
and you need to confirm the selection.
•

AdvanceTrac Stability Control is
active but can be adjusted by use
of the Stability Control button on
the console.

•

Ride height is set to Low and
suspension damping is set to Track.

•

Comfort damping cannot be
selected due to low ride height.

•

Launch control is available.

•

Transmission automatic shift
calibration is set to Sport.

•

Turbocharger anti-lag calibration
is active.

•

Rear wing deploys and remains
deployed while in Track mode.
When you change to another mode,
the wing lowers once you start to
drive your vehicle, not while it is
stopped.

•

Air brake activates at speeds above
75 mph (121 km/h) when the brakes
are applied with moderate force.

•

V-Max (V) – Optimized settings for
achieving maximum velocity (top
speed). The V-Max mode should only
be used in a controlled track
environment, not on the street, due to
the low ride height. This setting can
only be selected while your vehicle is
in park (P) with the engine running, and
you need to confirm the selection.
•

AdvanceTrac Stability Control is
active and cannot be adjusted.

•

Ride height is set to Low and
suspension damping is set to Track.

•

Comfort damping cannot be
selected due to low ride height.

•

Launch control is available.

•

Transmission automatic shift
calibration is set to Sport.

•

Rear wing does not deploy.

•

Air brake activates at speeds above
75 mph (121 km/h) when the brakes
are applied with moderate force.

Note: When you shut down your vehicle in
V-Max or Track mode, the vehicle returns
to the Normal ride height. When you restart
your vehicle in V-Max or Track mode, you
need to re-acknowledge the drive mode
selection in the information display in order
for the drive mode to reactivate. If you do
not make a selection, the vehicle returns to
the previously selected drive mode.

V-Max

Track

Sport

Normal

Wet

Drive Mode

Optimized

settings for

achieving

maximum

velocity (not

for street

use). Must be
in park (P) to

select this

mode

Optimized

settings for

track use (not

for street

use). Must be

in park (P) to

select this

mode

Sport driving

in dry condi-

tions

Normal

driving in dry

conditions

Driving in

wet condi-

tions

Use

Active,

cannot be

adjusted

Active, but

can be

adjusted

Active, but

can be

adjusted

Active, cannot

be adjusted

Active,

cannot be

adjusted

Advan-

ceTrac

Stability

Control

Available

Not

Launch

control

Available

Low with

track

damping

Low with

track damping

High with

sport

damping

High with

normal

damping

High with

normal

damping

Ride height

and suspen-

sion

damping

Not Available

Not Available

Not Available

Available

Available

Comfort

damping

Sport

Sport

Sport

Normal

Normal

Automatic

transmission

Inactive

Active

Active

Inactive

Inactive

Turbocharger

anti-lag

Does not

deploy

Always

deployed

Active above

70 mph

(113 km/h)

Active above

90 mph

(145 km/h)

Active
above

90 mph

(145 km/h)

Rear wing

Activates above 75 mph (121 km/h) with moderate braking

Air brake

Note: Selectable driving modes has
diagnostic checks that continuously monitor
the system to ensure proper operation. If a
selected mode is unavailable due to a
system fault or change in gear shifter
position, the selected mode defaults to
Normal.