Ford GT (2018 year). Manual — part 39

1.

Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located on the left side panel
left of the pedals.

2. Slightly lift the hood.

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3. Release the hood latch by pulling up

on the secondary release lever.

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4. Open the hood and support it with the

prop rod.

Closing the Front Hood

1.

Remove the hood prop rod from the
under hood slot and securely place it
back in its holder.

2. Lower the hood and lightly press down

until closed.

Note: If you do not close the front hood
correctly, an indicator lamp displays in the
instrument cluster. See Warning Lamps
and Indicators (page 65).

Opening the Rear Hatch

Production Model

You can open the rear hatch by three
different methods:

•

A button on your remote control. See
Remote Control (page 41).

•

In the case of a dead battery or other
electrical concerns, use the key blade
in your remote control. See Remote
Control (page 41).

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A button on the lighting control
switch.

After you release the rear hatch latch, lift
the rear hatch into the open position.

A hydraulic cylinder holds the rear hatch
open.

Competition Model

Use the following procedure to open the
rear hatch on your competition model GT.

1.

Unlock rear hatch using your key.

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2. Push the button to release the handle.

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3. Pull the handle up until you feel a click.

4. Push down on the hatch until you feel

a click.

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5. Lift the hatch and remove the

two-piece prop rod from the storage
area.

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6. Assemble the prop rod and use it to

prop open rear hatch.

Closing the Rear Hatch

Production Model

1.

Pull down the rear hatch.

2. Lightly press the hatch into position so

the latch fully engages.

Competition Model

1.

Lift hatch to remove prop rod.

2. Disassemble prop rod and place in

storage area.

3. Lower rear hatch all the way down and

press till it clicks.

4. Re-engage the latch fully and re-lock

it.

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW

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Negative jump start post. See Jump Starting the Vehicle (page 137).

A.

Brake fluid reservoir. See Brake Fluid Check (page 166).

B.

Cabin air filter access door. See Cabin Air Filter (page 85).

C.

Washer fluid reservoir. See Windshield Washers (page 57).

D.

Front hood sensor. See Warning Lamps and Indicators (page 65).

E.

Hydraulic fluid reservoir for power steering, active aero and active suspension.
See Power Steering Fluid Check (page 167).

F.

Positive jump start post. See Jump Starting the Vehicle (page 137).

G.

Front power distribution box. See Fuse Specification Chart (page 146).

H.

Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 162).

I.

Rear power distribution box 2. See Fuse Specification Chart (page 146).

J.

Rear power distribution box 1. See Fuse Specification Chart (page 146).

K.

Oil cap, reservoir and dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 161).

L.

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK

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ENGINE OIL CHECK

Note: Use a thick cloth to protect your hand
when removing the oil tank cap and dipstick.

To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:

1.

Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).

2. Run the engine until it reaches normal

operating temperature (Coolant
temperature of 190°F (87.7°C) or
higher).

3. Turn the engine off and wait two to

three minutes.

4. Make sure that your vehicle is on level

ground.

5. Open the rear hatch. See Opening

and Closing the Hood (page 157).

6. Unscrew the oil tank cap to remove the

dipstick and wipe it with a clean,
lint-free cloth. See Under Hood
Overview (page 160).

7.

Replace the cap and dipstick and
remove it again to check the oil level.
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 161).

8. Make sure that the oil level is between

the minimum and the maximum marks.
If the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately. See Capacities
and Specifications (page 204).

9. If the oil level is correct, replace the cap

and dipstick and make sure it is fully
tightened.

Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.

Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.

Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km).

Note: High performance vehicles tend to
be driven in such a way the engine
experiences high speed and high load. As a
result, some oil consumption could occur
between oil changes. We recommend that
you check the oil level on a regular basis.

Adding Engine Oil

WARNINGS

Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.

Do not add engine oil when the
engine is hot. Hot engine oil can burn
you badly.

Note: Use a thick cloth to protect your hand
when removing the oil tank cap and dipstick.

Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.

To top up the engine oil level do the
following: