Ford GT (2018 year). Manual — part 44

VEHICLE STORAGE

At Ford, we fully understand that many
Ford Performance vehicles will see only
occasional operation and that many of the
vehicles, especially in northern climates,
may be stored for an extended period
during the winter months. If you plan on
storing your vehicle for 30 days or more,
read the following maintenance
recommendations to make sure your
vehicle stays in good operating condition.

We engineer and test all motor vehicles
and their components for reliable, regular
driving. Under various conditions,
long-term storage may lead to degraded
engine performance or failure unless you
use specific precautions to preserve engine
components.

General

Note: Do not park your vehicle in facilities
that use parking platforms or elevators that
lift your vehicle. The vehicle Warranty may
not cover damage caused to your vehicle as
a result of using this type of equipment.

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Store all vehicles inside a garage or
building in a dry, ventilated place.

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Protect from sunlight, if possible. Use
a soft, breathable vehicle cover.

Body

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Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.

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Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.

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Cover interior trim to prevent fading.

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Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.

Engine

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Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.

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Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast
idle with the climate controls set to
defrost until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.

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With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.

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If your vehicle is stored for more than
a few months, we recommend that you
change the engine oil before you use
your vehicle again.

Fuel system

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Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle and add
commercially available fuel stabilizer.
Run the engine for a minimum of one
minute to ensure that treated fuel has
circulated through the system.

Cooling system

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Protect against freezing temperatures.

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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

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Connect your vehicle to the battery
charger/maintainer provided with your
vehicle whenever you store your vehicle
for more than 2 weeks.

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Connect the wires as shown in the
illustration. See Changing the 12V
Battery (page 168).

Brakes

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Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.

Tires

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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 198).

Miscellaneous

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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:
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Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.

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Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.

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Check under the hood and engine cover
for any foreign material that may have
collected during storage such as mice
or squirrel nests.

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Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.

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Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.

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Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth with the brake lightly applied.

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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.

TIRE SEALANT AND INFLATOR
KIT

E244127

The kit is located in the storage
compartment under the rear hatch,
forward of the rear wing. The kit consists
of an air compressor to re-inflate the tire
and a canister of sealing compound that
will effectively seal most punctures caused
by nails or similar objects. This kit provides
a temporary tire repair, allowing you to
drive your vehicle up to 120 mi (200 km)
at a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h)
to reach a tire service location.

Note: The temporary mobility kit contains
enough sealant compound in the canister
for one tire repair only. See an authorized
Ford dealer for replacement sealant
canisters.

E175977

Air compressor (inside).

A

Selector switch.

B

On and off button.

C

Air pressure gauge.

D

Sealant bottle and canister.

E

Dual purpose hose: air and
repair.

F

Tire valve connector.

G

Accessory power plug.

H

Casing/housing.

I

Bike/raft/sports ball adapters.

J

General Information

WARNING

Failure to follow these guidelines
could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, injury or death.

Note: Do not use the kit if you have severely
damaged a tire. Only seal punctures located
within the tire tread with the kit.

Do not attempt to repair punctures larger
than ¼ inch (6 millimeters) or damage to
the tire's sidewall. The tire may not
completely seal.

Loss of air pressure may adversely affect
tire performance. For this reason:

Note: Do not drive the vehicle above
50 mph (80 km/h).

Note: Do not drive further than 120 mi
(200 km). Drive only to the closest
authorized Ford dealer or tire repair shop to
have your tire inspected.

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Drive carefully and avoid abrupt
steering maneuvers.

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Periodically monitor tire inflation
pressure in the affected tire; if the tire
is losing pressure, have the vehicle
towed on a flat bed.

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Read the information in the Tips for
Use of the Kit section to make sure safe
operation of the kit and your vehicle.

Tips for Use of the Kit

To ensure safe operation of the kit:

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Read all instructions and cautions fully.

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Before operating the kit, make sure
your vehicle is safely off the road and
away from moving traffic. Switch on
the hazard lights.

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Always set the parking brake to ensure
the vehicle does not move
unexpectedly.

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Do not remove any foreign objects,
such as nails or screws, from the tire.

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When using the kit, leave the engine
running (only if the vehicle is outdoors
or in a well-ventilated area) so the
compressor does not drain the
vehicle's battery.

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Do not allow the compressor to
operate continuously for more than 15
minutes. This will help prevent the
compressor from overheating.

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Never leave the kit unattended during
operation.

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Sealant compound contains latex.
Those with latex sensitivities should
use appropriate precautions to avoid
an allergic reaction.

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Keep the kit away from children.

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Only use the kit when the ambient
temperature is between -22°F (-30°C)
and 158°F (70°C).

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Only use the sealing compound before
the use-by date. The use-by date is on
a label on the sealant canister, which
you can see through the rectangular
viewing window on the bottom of the
compressor. Check the use-by date
regularly and replace the canister after
four years of non-use.

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Do not store the kit unsecured inside
the passenger compartment of the
vehicle as it may cause injury during a
sudden stop or crash. Always store the
kit in its original location.

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After sealant use, an authorized Ford
dealer must replace the tire pressure
monitoring system sensor and valve
stem on the wheel.

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Operating the kit could cause an
electrical disturbance in radio
operation.