Ford GT (2018 year). Manual — part 43

Raising the Rear Wing

For routine cleaning, raise the wing.

Using the information display select the
following:

1.

Rear wing deployment.

2. Select Raised.

After you have cleaned your vehicle, to
return the wing to the lowered position you
must drive the car at 15 mph (25 km/h) or
above. The wing will return to the lowered
position.

Note: You cannot lower the wing when your
vehicle is stationary.

Exterior Plastic Parts

For routine cleaning we recommend
Motorcraft® Detail Wash. If tar or grease
spots are present, we recommend
Motorcraft® Bug and Tar Remover.

Under Hood

For removing black rubber marks from
under the hood we recommend
Motorcraft® Wheel and Tire Cleaner or
Motorcraft® Bug and Tar Remover.

WAXING

Note: If your vehicle has a matte paint
finish, do not wax your vehicle.

Regular waxing is necessary to protect your
car's paint from the elements. We
recommend that you wash and wax the
painted surface once or twice a year.

When washing and waxing, park your
vehicle in a shaded area out of direct
sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before
applying wax.

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Use a quality wax that does not contain
abrasives.

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Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
to apply and remove the wax.

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Apply a small amount of wax in a
back-and-forth motion, not in circles.

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Do not allow wax to come in contact
with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or
stain the parts over time.

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Do not apply wax to glass areas.

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After waxing, your car's paint should
feel smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges.

CLEANING THE ENGINE

Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal.

When washing:
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Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.

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Spray Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo
and Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.

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Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.

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Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.

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Never spray water on electrical
components such as modules,
connectors and fuse boxes. Cover all
electrical components before cleaning
to prevent water damage.

CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES

Dirty windshield and wipers will result in
poor windshield wiper operation. Keep the
windshield and wiper blades clean to
maintain windshield wiper performance.

To clean exterior glass surfaces and wiper
blades:
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Clean the exterior surface of the
windshield with a non-abrasive glass
cleaner.

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For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the outside surface of the windshield
with Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.

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Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate.

The interior glass surface of the windshield
and engine cover glass, and both the inner
and outer surface of the bulkhead glass,
have a laminate coating that requires
special care.

To clean interior glass surfaces:
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When cleaning the inside of the
windshield, avoid getting any glass
cleaner on the instrument panel or door
panels. Wipe any excess cleaner off
these surfaces immediately.

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Use a microfiber towel and plain water,
or a mixture of one-half water and
one-half white vinegar, to clean the
interior glass surfaces.

Note: Never use alcohol or ammonia based
cleaners, aerosol sprays or abrasive
compounds to clean the interior glass
surfaces of your vehicle. Using improper
cleaning products can cause damage to
your vehicle.

CLEANING THE INTERIOR

WARNING

Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach
or dye on the vehicle's seatbelts, as
these actions may weaken the belt

webbing.

Clean safety belts with water applied with
a soft sponge. Let them dry naturally, away
from artificial heat.

Wipe carbon fiber surfaces with a clean,
damp and soft cloth to remove dust. Then
use a clean, dry and soft cloth to dry these
areas.

Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber
Cloth

Note: Some models have Alcantara
microfiber cloth fabric on the seats,
headliner, instrument panel and door panels.

Use a soft brush, a clean, dry cloth or
vacuum cleaner to remove dust and loose
dirt from Alcantara cloth surfaces. Gently
wipe the cloth surfaces with a clean, damp
cotton cloth.

Note: Alcantara microfiber cloth fabric are
made of polyester microfiber with
micro-porous polyurethane. Using
commercially available fabric cleaners can
cause permanent damage.

Note: Do not use commercially available
leather and vinyl cleaning products on
Alcantara cloth fabric.

Depending on the type of stain, use water,
lemon juice or pure ethyl alcohol when
cleaning. For cleaning Alcantara microfiber
cloth, refer to the following chart:

Cleaning Procedure

Type of Stain

Use lukewarm water and rinse by dabbing
with clean water.

Fruit juice, jam, jelly, syrup or ketchup.

Use cold water and rinse by dabbing with
clean water. Avoid warm water because it
makes these substances coagulate.

Blood, egg, excrement or urine.

Use lukewarm water. If the color remains,
treat with lemon juice and then rinse.

Liquor, alcoholic beverages, wine, beer, cola
and tea.

Use lukewarm water and rinse by dabbing
with clean water.

Indelible pencil, cocoa, chocolate, pastry
with cream or chocolate, ice cream or
mustard.

Use lemon juice, wipe with lukewarm water
and rinse by dabbing with clean water.

Vinegar, hair gel, tomato sauce or coffee
with sugar.

Use ethyl alcohol, then dab with water.

Dye transfer and all other stains.

CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER LENS

WARNING

Do not use chemical solvents or
strong detergents when cleaning the
steering wheel or instrument panel

to avoid contamination of the airbag
system.

Note: Follow the same procedure as
cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather
interior trim surfaces. See Cleaning Leather
Seats (page 176).

Note: If your vehicle has Alcantara or Miko
microfiber cloth trim, follow the cleaning
instructions in this chapter. See Cleaning
the Interior (page 175).

Clean the carbon fiber portions of the
instrument panel and cluster lens with a
clean, damp and soft cloth, then use a
clean, dry and soft cloth to dry these areas.

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Do not use any household cleaning
products or glass cleaners as these
may damage the finish of the
instrument panel, interior trim and
cluster lens.

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Wash or wipe your hands clean if you
have been in contact with certain
products such as insect repellent and
suntan lotion to avoid possible damage
to the interior painted surfaces.

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Do not allow air fresheners and hand
sanitizers to spill onto interior surfaces.
If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately.
Your warranty may not cover these
damages.

CLEANING LEATHER SEATS

(If

Equipped)

If your vehicle has Alcantara or Miko
microfiber cloth trim, follow the cleaning
instructions in this chapter. See Cleaning
the Interior (page 175).

Note: Follow the same procedure as
cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather
interior trim surfaces.

For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with
a soft, damp cloth and a mild soap and
water solution. Dry the area with a clean,
soft cloth.

For cleaning and removing stains such as
dye transfer, use Motorcraft™ Premium
Leather and Vinyl Cleaner or a
commercially available leather cleaning
product for automotive interiors.

Note: Test any cleaner or stain remover on
an inconspicuous area.

You should:
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Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.

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Clean and treat spills and stains as
soon as possible.

Do not use the following products as these
may damage the leather:
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Oil and petroleum or silicone-based
leather conditioners.

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Household cleaners.

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Alcohol solutions.

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Solvents or cleaners intended
specifically for rubber, vinyl and
plastics.

REPAIRING MINOR PAINT
DAMAGE

See your authorized dealer to obtain
touch-up paint for the exterior color of your
vehicle. The color code is included on the
Safety Compliance Certification label on
the driver's door-latch post. Follow the
instructions on the paint bottle.

CLEANING THE WHEELS

This information applies to alloy and
carbon fiber wheels.

Note: Do not apply a cleaning chemical to
warm or hot wheels.

Note: Do not drive your vehicle through an
automated, commercial car wash.
Automated car washes can damage your
vehicle.

Note: Do not use industrial-strength or
heavy-duty cleaners in combination with
brush agitation to remove brake dust and
dirt.

Note: Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based
or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel
wool, fuels or strong household detergents.

Note: Do not spray wheel cleaning products
on any part of the braking system. Use a
mild soap and water solution only.

Alloy and carbon fiber wheels are coated
with a paint finish. To maintain their
condition we recommend that you:

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Clean the wheels weekly using
Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner or
a gentle soap solution. Apply to the
wheel only using manufacturer's
instructions.

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Use a soft sponge to remove deposits
of dirt and brake dust accumulation.

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Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream
of water when you have completed the
cleaning process.

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To remove tar and grease, use
Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.