Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Owner's Manual

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2014 MUSTANG SHELBY GT 500 Supplement

Table of Contents

Introduction

Welcome 3

Shelby® GT500® Unique Features

Safety Belts

Driving your Shelby® GT500®

Breaking-in your vehicle 12 Transmission operation 12 Clutch protection 13 Virtual gauges 15 Track Apps 16 AdvanceTrac® 16 Brakes 20 Launch control 20 Electronically selectable dampers 22 Engine over-rev 23 Ground clearance 24 Driving through water 25 Washing your vehicle 25

Wheels and Tires

Wheels 26 Wheel lug nut torque 26 Tire information 27

Roadside Emergencies

Wrecker towing 30

Maintenance

Engine oil 36 Air filter(s) 41

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Table of Contents

Capacities and Specifications

Part numbers 42 Refill capacities 43

Warranty Coverage

Scheduled Maintenance Guide

Normal scheduled maintenance and log 52

Index

The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Errors and omissions excepted.

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Introduction

WELCOME

Congratulations on your decision to purchase or lease the latest from Ford SVT — the Shelby GT500. If you’ve owned or leased an SVT product in the past, we’re glad you’re back. If this is your first SVT vehicle, welcome to the SVT family! We are confident that our dedication to performance, quality, craftsmanship and customer service will provide many miles of exhilarating, safe and comfortable driving in your new Shelby GT500.

Your choice of an SVT product is an intelligent and informed one. SVT strives to build engaging vehicles that involve the driver in every aspect of the driving experience. Although performance is at the heart of every SVT vehicle, we go much further. Our goal is to deliver a comprehensive, complete vehicle, sweating the details such as the sound of the exhaust, the quality of the interior materials, and the functionality and the comfort of the seats, to make sure that the driver enjoys not only exceptional performance, but an outstanding driving environment as well. In the Shelby GT500, that philosophy is expressed by a sophisticated powertrain, outstanding chassis dynamics and significant interior and exterior enhancements.

This supplement complements your Mustang Owner’s Manual and provides information specific to SVT and the GT500. By referring to the pages listed in this supplement, you can identify those features, recommendations and specifications unique to your new SVT vehicle. If there are any discrepancies between this supplement and the Mustang Owner’s Manual, this supplement shall supersede the information found in the Mustang Owner’s Manual.

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Introduction

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your Shelby GT500, please call the Ford Performance Info Center at 1-800-FORD-SVT (367-3788).

SVT HISTORY

The Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) was established in 1991 to polish the Ford Oval by creating low-volume, factory-produced vehicles designed for those select few whose idea of driving is a high-powered, passionate experience – not just a means of getting from point A to point B.

In a move to support this spirited enthusiasm, Ford Motor Company carefully integrated the wide array of talent in the company into a small, cross-functional group of engineers and product planners, housed together under one roof with a common mission: to create vehicles specifically designed to meet the unique needs and desires of the knowledgeable driving enthusiast.

Each of more than 200000 SVT vehicles produced since the 1993 model year has been designed and developed with the four SVT Hallmarks in mind: Performance, Substance, Exclusivity and Value. These hallmarks have driven the SVT Mustang Cobra and the Cobra R, the SVT F-150 Lightning, the SVT Contour, the SVT Focus, Ford GT, Shelby GT500, GT500KR and the F-150 SVT Raptor.

We are proud and passionate about what we do, and we’re glad you have made us your choice.

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Shelby® GT500® Unique Features

• 5.8L DOHC 32V Supercharged and intercooled V8 engine

• Water-to-oil engine oil cooler (standard)

• Race-track inspired, thermostatically controlled air-to-oil axle,

transmission, and engine cooler included on the SVT Track Pack (optional)

• Cast aluminum structural oil pan and piston oil squirters

• Low-restriction, cold air intake system

• SVT-tuned 2.75-inch exhaust system with Quad 3.5 inch tips

• Electronically programmable launch control

• TREMEC TR6060 high-torque capacity 6-speed manual transmission

• Short-throw shifter with SVT shift knob

• 260 millimeter twin disc clutch

• One piece carbon fiber driveshaft with front and rear CV joints

• AdvanceTrac® Stability Enhancement System with sport mode

specifically calibrated and race track tuned by SVT. See the Stability Control chapter in your Owner’s Manual for more information.

• Limited-slip rear differential with 3.31 rear axle ratio

• TORSEN® limited slip differential included on the SVT Performance

Package (optional)

• Front brakes: Brembo™ six-piston aluminum calipers with 15 inch x

1.3 inch (380 millimeter x 32 millimeter) vented disc, high air flow shields and high-performance friction material pads

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• Rear brakes: 13.8 inch x 0.75 inch (350 millimeter x 19 millimeter) vented disc and high-performance friction material pads

• Electronic over-rev with 7000 RPM maximum

• SVT-tuned front and rear suspension and optional electronically

selectable dampers by Bilstein™ included on the SVT Performance Package

• 19 inch x 9.5 inch front, 20 inch x 9.5 inch rear forged aluminum wheels with bolt-in valve stems (standard and optional styles)

• P265/40-19 front, P285/35-20 rear directional Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G2 R compound tires

• SVT engineered front fascia, grilles, cold air inlet, rear fascia, fog lamps, hood with functional air extractor and aerodynamically tuned front splitter with removable air dam and rear decklid spoiler

• SVT high-speed instrument cluster with track applications dashboard, over-rev and programmable performance shift indicator

• One-touch instrument panel buttons for launch control (LC), electronically selectable dampers (ESD) (if equipped) and electric power assisted steering (EPAS)

• SVT designed seats with over the top stripes and increased lateral support

• Optional race inspired RECARO® front seats with increased lateral support on back and cushion, unique Shelby GT500 trim cover, integrated head restraint, and driver four-way manual adjuster. See the Seats section in your Owner’s Manual for more information

• Leather and Alcantara® wrapped sport steering wheel, leather shift boot, parking brake control boot and handle

• Instrument panel appliques, door panels and lighted scuff plates

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Shelby® GT500® Unique Features

Vehicle Specifications

Drivetrain

Item Description Transmission TREMEC TR6060 6-speed manual with integral

clutch housing and 260 mm twin disk clutch

Driveshaft 1-piece carbon fiber Rear axle 8.8 inch solid rear axle with standard

limited-slip differential and optional TORSEN® differential, 3.31 ratio

Gear ratios Gear Ratio

1st 2.66 2nd 1.82 3rd 1.30 4th 1.00 5th 0.77 6th 0.50 Reverse 2.90

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Engine Information

Item Description Configuration Longitudinally mounted, 90-degree

V8, cast aluminum cylinder block and cylinder heads

Bore x Stroke 3.681 x 4.165 inch

(93.5 x 105.8 mm)

Displacement 5810 cc (355 cid) Compression ratio 9.0:1 Horsepower on 93 octane fuel 662 horsepower @ 6500 rpm Torque on 93 octane fuel 631 lb-ft torque @ 4000 rpm Redline 6250 rpm continuous

7000 rpm temporary over-rev

Specific output 114 hp per liter Valvetrain Dual overhead chain-driven cams,

roller finger followers with hydraulic lash adjustment, ovate-wire valve springs, four valves per cylinder

Ignition High energy coil on plug ignition

with Motorcraft® Iridium-Platinum spark plugs

Fuel system 55 lb/hr injectors with twin

high-flow pumps

Mass air sensor 105 mm (4.13 in.) circle Throttle body Twin 60 mm (2.36 in.) diameter

bore-simultaneously open

Pistons Shallow-dished forged aluminum Crankshaft Forged steel balanced with

tungsten inserts

Connecting rods Forged steel I-beam Supercharger Eaton TVS 2300 Exhaust manifolds Cast high-silicon, molybdenum iron Exhaust system Dual stainless steel

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Shelby® GT500® Unique Features

Engine Drivebelt Routing

5.8L DOHC Supercharged V8 Engine

SUSPENSION

Item Description Front suspension MacPherson strut with L-arm front

suspension

Rear suspension 8.8 inch solid rear axle with 3–link

and Panhard bar and coil springs

Dampers (standard) TOKICO twin-tube struts and

shocks

Dampers (optional) Electronically Selectable Dampers

(ESD) featuring Bilstein DampTronic® select monotube shocks and inverted monotube struts

Coupe stabilizer bars (front) 33.2 x 5.0 mm tubular standard

(34.6 x 5.5 mm tubular optional)

Coupe stabilizer bars (rear) 23.0 mm solid standard (25.0 mm

solid optional)

Coupe spring rates (standard) 35.0 N/mm front and 33.5 N/mm

Rear

Coupe spring rates (optional) 45.0 N/mm front and 35.0 N/mm

rear

Convertible stabilizer bars (front)

33.2 x 5.0 mm tubular standard and optional

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Item Description Convertible stabilizer bars

(rear) Convertible spring rates

(standard) Convertible spring rates

(optional)

23 mm solid standard and optional

32.5 N/mm front and 30.5 N/mm rear

34.0 N/mm front and 31.5 N/mm rear

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Safety Belts

SAFETY BELT GUIDE (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: Position the safety belt guide so that the belt rests

across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

When in use, the front safety belts can be used with the belt guide. Route the safety belt so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder.

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Driving your Shelby® GT500®

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

Your vehicle requires a break-in period. Drive your new vehicle at least 100 miles (160 km) before performing extended wide open throttle maneuvers and at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before performance/ competition conditions. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

Alternate calibration

Your Shelby GT500 power train control module (PCM) strategy contains a feature to limit supercharger boost pressure and engine speed to 4,000 rpm for the first five consecutive miles of vehicle operation or 50 engine start/warm up cycles. This feature is enabled prior to shipment. If neither of these conditions have been satisfied prior to customer delivery, full power will not be available.

MANUAL 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION OPERATION

Using the Clutch

The manual transmission has a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully pressed.

To start the vehicle:

1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set.

2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then put the gearshift lever in the neutral position.

3. Start the engine, then press the brake pedal and release the parking brake.

4. Move the gearshift lever to first gear, then slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing on the accelerator.

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Note: During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully pressed to the floor and the accelerator fully released. Failure to follow this may cause increased shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission components, or cause gear clash or damage to the transmission. Make sure the floor mat is properly positioned so it doesn’t interfere with the full extension of the clutch pedal.

Note: If you attempt to shift when the drive wheels are spinning with a loss of traction, it is possible to cause damage to the transmission. Do not attempt to shift when the drive wheels do not have traction.

Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These actions will reduce the life of the clutch.

Your vehicle is equipped with a twin disc clutch. Due to the high performance of the powertrain, a certain amount of noise from the transmission is normal.

Clutch Protection

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic powertrain feature to reduce clutch damage. When excessive clutch slip is detected at a high power level, the powertrain control module will limit torque to reduce damage to the clutch. Full power is restored as soon as the clutch is fully engaged. This feature is calibrated in a way that does not interfere with normal driving and does not impede maximum acceleration capability.

Recommended Shift Speeds for Maximum Fuel Economy

Upshift according to the following chart:

Upshifts when accelerating

Shift from: 1 - 2 11 mph (18 km/h) 2 - 3 18 mph (29 km/h) 3 - 4 25 mph (40 km/h) 4 - 5 30 mph (48 km/h) 5 - 6 43 mph (69 km/h)

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Driving your Shelby® GT500®

Operating at High Speeds

Equipped with the SVT Track Pack, your SVT vehicle is capable of sustained high speeds and track day driving. All Shelby GT500’s are equipped with tires rated for the vehicle’s maximum speed. Remember to drive safely, obey all traffic laws and only operate your SVT vehicle at high speeds at locations equipped and designed to do so safely. Before operating your vehicle at high speeds, follow these guidelines.

• Verify your tires have the correct tire pressures (see Tires in this supplement).

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

• Do not operate your vehicle at high speeds with more than two passengers or while carrying cargo.

SHELBY GT500 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Performance Shift Indicator

When activated, the programmable shift indicator provides a visual (SHIFTLAMP) and may include an audible (SHIFTTONE) cue to shift to the next highest gear at an engine rpm specified by the driver.

The SHIFTLAMP feature uses the SVT logo on the tachometer to notify you when the desired shiftpoint is reached. The SVT symbol is backlit in red under normal driving conditions (SHIFTLAMP OFF). When the SHIFTLAMP is set to ON, the red backlighting is turned off and the SVT logo will turn bright orange when the desired shift point is reached.

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The SHIFTTONE feature uses an audible tone to notify you when the desired shiftpoint is reached.

SHIFTLAMP and SHIFTTONE can be used separately, together, or turned off completely.

The SHIFTPOINT can be adjusted from 1500-7000 rpm in the Settings/Vehicle menu. See the Information Displays chapter in your Owner’s Manual for more information.

Unique Instrument Cluster Lighting

For instructions on how to set the instrument cluster display color or MyColor®, refer to the Information Displays chapter in the Owner’s

Manual.

VIRTUAL GAUGES

VACUUM inHG / BOOST psi

Displays the vacuum or boost pressure.

Note: This gauge moves frequently and will sweep quickly through the vacuum and boost range as the driver presses and releases the accelerator. This is normal behavior.

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TRACK APPS

Dashboard Screen

Displays AdvanceTrac®, steering feel, damper control, and launch control states. See the Information Displays chapter of your Owner’s Manual for more information on Track Apps.

ADVANCETRAC® STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM

The AdvanceTrac® stability enhancement system provides eight modes of operation for various driving conditions. The system integrates braking, steering and powertrain systems using ABS, traction control, EPAS and launch control optimizing the performance for all driving conditions.

ADVANCETRAC® SPORT MODE

The AdvanceTrac® system provides an available sport mode specially calibrated for the GT500’s unique performance characteristics. This can be selected utilizing the stability control off switch. See the Driving section of the Owner’s Manual for more information.

Sport mode is not intended for use on public roadways as this mode provides less AdvanceTrac® system intervention than when the default electronic stability control and traction control systems are on. Sport mode will allow more spirited driving while the AdvanceTrac® system is still enabled.

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Disabled

SPORT

Anti-Lock Braking remains on in all modes.

(Press and hold with

(Foot on brake and

vehicle stopped and

double tap)

Mode 4

foot on brake)

Mode 3

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Mode 8

•AdvanceTrac OFF

•TC OFF

•AdvanceTrac SPORT

•TC On Drag Start

•LC UNAVAILABLE

Calibration

•LC ON

•AdvanceTrac OFF

•TC OFF

•AdvanceTrac SPORT

•TC On SPORT

•LC OFF

Mode 7

AdvanceTrac setting reverts to enabled with key cycle.

Mode 6

•AdvanceTrac On

Normal

•AdvanceTrac On

•TC OFF

Normal

•TC On Drag Start

Calibration

AdvanceTrac® features when using launch control

AdvanceTrac

button function

Traction control OFF

AdvanceTrac Enabled

Enabled

button

control

Launch

Mode 2

(Single press)

Mode 1

(Key-on)

•AdvanceTrac On

Normal

•AdvanceTrac On

Normal

OFF

•TC OFF

•LC OFF

•TC On Normal

•LC OFF

Mode 5

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•LC RPM ONLY

•LC ON

Launch control setting does not turn ON/OFF with key cycle.

Launch control engine RPM setpoint range available in 100 RPM increments.

Launch control displays ACTIVE (mode 5 and 7) or RPM ONLY (mode 6) during PCM control of

the engine RPM.

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Default - no action by

driver

No action is required by driver,

optimal calibration for standard

and high performance driving.

Single tap

Allows the driver to spin the

AdvanceTrac button

tires in a straight line without

Double tap

AdvanceTrac button

electronic intervention.

Provides enhanced control by

increasing AdvanceTrac

with foot on brake

thresholds for high speed road

course driving.

While stopped, press

and hold AdvancTrac

No electronic intervention for

AdvanceTrac or traction control

button.

systems.

AdvanceTrac feature notes

AdvanceTrac mode descriptions and usage

•Street and high performance

driving

•AdvanceTrac NORMAL with

All Weather Calibration

•Drag strip burn-out with

Traction Control Off

Electric power assist steering (EPAS) can be used in COMFORT, NORMAL or SPORT settings.

EPAS will revert to SPORT and display SPORT-LOCKED mode when AdvanceTrac® SPORT or

OFF is selected.

If equipped with optional electronically selectable dampers (ESD), damping setting does not turn

ON/OFF with key cycle.

NORMAL and SPORT damping settings are independent of AdvanceTrac®, launch control and

EPAS steering settings.

Mode

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•AdvanceTrac NORMAL with

all weather calibration

•Road Course

•AdvanceTrac and Traction

Mode

Control SPORT Calibration

•All AdvanceTrac® Systems

Off (ABS ON)

Mode

Press launch control

button.

Enables launch control to

maximize straight line

acceleration while providing

NORMAL AdvanceTrac

dynamic control.

Press launch control

button and single tap

Enables an engine rev limiter, if

vehicle is stationary, with no

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AdvanceTrac button.

traction assist for drag strip

Press launch control

usage. Provides NORMAL

AdvanceTrac dynamic control.

Enables launch control to

button and double tap

AdvanceTrac button

maximize straight line

acceleration while providing

with foot on brake.

Press launch control

SPORT AdvanceTrac dynamic

control.

No electronic intervention for

button. While stopped,

press and hold

AdvancTrac button.

AdvanceTrac or Traction

Control systems. Launch

control is unavailable

AdvanceTrac mode descriptions and usage

•Launch Control On

•AdvanceTrac NORMAL with

all weather calibration

Mode

•Two stage RPM control with

Traction Control Off

•AdvanceTrac NORMAL with

Mode

all weather calibration

•Launch Control On

Mode

•Advance Trac and Traction

Control SPORT Calibration

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•All AdvanceTrac Systems Off

(ABS on)

Mode

Recommended driving modes

Street All drivers - modes 1 and 2 —

Race track Novice - mode 3 Expert - mode 4

Drag strip Novice - mode 5 Expert - modes 6, 7 and 8

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