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...
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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 –...
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 •...
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Shelby® GT500® Unique Features • 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™...
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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...
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Shelby® GT500® Unique Features 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...
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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)
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Shelby® GT500® Unique Features Item Description Convertible stabilizer bars 23 mm solid standard and optional (rear) Convertible spring rates 32.5 N/mm front and 30.5 N/mm (standard) rear Convertible spring rates 34.0 N/mm front and 31.5 N/mm (optional) rear 2014 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
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.
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.
Driving your Shelby® GT500® 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.
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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.
Driving your Shelby® GT500® 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.
Driving your Shelby® GT500® 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.
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Driving your Shelby® GT500® 2014 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
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Driving your Shelby® GT500® 2014 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
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Driving your Shelby® GT500® 2014 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
Driving your Shelby® GT500® BRAKES Your vehicle is equipped with a brake system designed for high speed and superior fade resistance. You may notice occasional brake squeal and elevated levels of brake dust. This is normal and does not affect brake system performance.
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Driving your Shelby® GT500® To use launch control: 1. Start from a complete stop with the steering wheel pointed straight ahead. 2. Press the LC button or go to TRACK APPS>LAUNCH CONTROL>LAUNCH CONTROL>ON 3. Fully press the clutch. 4. Select first gear. 5.
Driving your Shelby® GT500® OPTIONAL SVT TUNED ELECTRONICALLY SELECTABLE DAMPERS (ESD ) Press the center button to select the damper setting or through the information display. See Information Displays in the Owner’s Manual for more information. If equipped with the SVT Performance Package, your vehicle’s dampers can be set in either NORMAL or SPORT mode.
Driving your Shelby® GT500® ENGINE OVER-REV Note: Engine torque and maximum rpm are limited until coolant temperature reaches 170°F (77°C). Warm up is indicated when the redline indicator band starting point changes from 6250 rpm to 7000 rpm. Your vehicle is equipped with an over-rev feature to increase the performance range of your Shelby GT500.
45 degree angle to reduce the risk of vehicle damage. The Shelby GT500 carries the same warranty as other Ford Mustang models. Damage caused by accidents, collision or objects striking the vehicle (including driving through a car wash) or misuse of the vehicle,...
Driving your Shelby® GT500® DRIVING YOUR SHELBY GT500 THROUGH WATER The Ford Shelby GT500 has aerodynamic devices attached to the underbody designed to help control airflow for superior performance. Therefore, the driver must be especially careful to avoid driving through deep or standing water.
Wheel lug nut torque* ft-lb N•m ⁄ x 20 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. 2014 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
• The Shelby GT500 original equipment tires are optimized for performance in both wet and dry conditions. Ford does not recommend using the original equipment tires when temperatures drop to approximately 40°F (5°C) or below (depending on tire wear and environmental conditions) or in snow/ice conditions.
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Wheels and Tires • Do not overload your vehicle. Maximum vehicle and axle weights are listed on the tire information placard. • Extra caution should be taken when operating the vehicle near its maximum load, including assuring proper tire pressure and reducing speeds.
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Do not apply heat or blow heated air directly on the tires. Always inspect the tires after storage periods and before use as outlined in the Owner’s Manual. Ford does not recommend using these high performance summer tires when temperatures drop to approximately 40°F (5°C) or below, or in snow or ice conditions.
When towing with a flatbed, 4x4 blocks must be used when loading/unloading your vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. Note: If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur.
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Roadside Emergencies Transportation Instructions When towing the vehicle, make sure that you use two mini J hooks and attach them to the crossmember oblong holes as shown to winch the vehicle onto the flatbed. The T-hook slot should be used to tie-down the vehicle to the wrecker.
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Roadside Emergencies Wheel Lift Preferred method Alternate method When towing the Shelby GT500, for front loading, the front tires must be 16 inches (41 centimeters) higher than the rear. When towing the vehicle from the rear, wheel dollies must be used. The rear tires must be 12 inches (31 centimeters) higher than the front tires.
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Roadside Emergencies Flatbed Preferred method A. Tow vehicle ramp B. Wooden ramp Use 2 inch x 8 inch x 8 foot wooden ramps to load the vehicle. The following diagram illustrates the maximum ramp angle allowable to load your vehicle on a flatbed. Vehicle damage may occur with greater angles.
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Roadside Emergencies Alternate method A. 36 inches (91 centimeters) 4 inch x 4 inch loading block B. 18 inches (46 centimeters) 4 inch x 4 inch loading block C. 11.5 degrees maximum 2014 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
Maintenance 5.8L DOHC SUPERCHARGED V8 ENGINE A. Battery B. Supercharger C. Engine oil dipstick D. Brake fluid reservoir E. Air filter assembly F. Cold air induction system G. Electric intercooler pump H. Intercooler coolant reservoir I. Engine coolant reservoir J. Engine oil filler cap K.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION Use Motorcraft® SAE 5W-50 full synthetic or an equivalent SAE 5W-50 full synthetic oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C931-B. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty.
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Maintenance 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the lower and upper holes, the oil level is acceptable.
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Note: For best results, coolant concentration should be tested with a refractometer such as Rotunda tool 300-ROB75240 available from your dealer. Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant test strips for measuring coolant concentrations. Be sure to read and understand Precautions in your Owner’s Manual.
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Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure will escape as you unscrew the cap. Add prediluted engine coolant meeting the Ford specification. See Capacities and Specifications for more information. Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle.
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Maintenance 7. Add prediluted coolant to the coolant reservoir until the coolant level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir. 8. Reinstall the pressure relief cap. 9. Check the coolant level in the reservoir before you drive your vehicle the next few times (with the engine cool).
Maintenance AIR FILTER WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. See scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element.
Capacities and Specifications 2014 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
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Capacities and Specifications 2014 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
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Capacities and Specifications USING THE RIGHT BULBS Function Trade number Park lamp, turn lamp, side marker (front) 3156K Fog lamp PS24N 2014 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
Warranty Coverage WARRANTY COVERAGE The Shelby GT500 carries the same warranty as other Ford Mustang models. This information is covered in its entirety in the warranty information. Warranty service for the Shelby GT500 or any SVT vehicle can be obtained at any Ford dealer nationwide.
Motor Company’s specifications. Parts installed at your dealership carry a nationwide, 12 month/12000 mile (20000 kilometer) parts and labor limited warranty. If you do not use Ford authorized parts, they may not meet Ford specifications and, depending on the part, it could affect emissions compliance.
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Ford Motor Company has recommended maintenance intervals for various parts and component systems based upon engineering testing. Ford Motor Company relies upon this testing to determine the most appropriate mileage for replacement of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at the lowest overall cost to you and recommends against maintenance schedules that deviate from the scheduled maintenance information.
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide Owner Checks and Services Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed every month or at six month intervals. Check every month Engine oil level. Function of all interior and exterior lights. Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
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In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every scheduled maintenance interval to help make sure your vehicle keeps running great.
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2014 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG The following section contains the Normal Schedule. This schedule is presented at specific mileage (kilometer) intervals with exceptions noted. Normal Scheduled Maintenance Every 7500 miles Change engine oil and filter. (12000 km) or six Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped).
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide Additional Maintenance Items Every 15000 miles Replace cabin air filter (if equipped). (24000 km) Every 30000 miles Replace engine air filter. (48000 km) Replace fuel filter. Every 45000 miles Replace spark plugs. (72000 km) Every 105000 miles Change engine coolant.
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide Maintenance Schedule Log EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#:...
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions, you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you occasionally operate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide Special Operating Condition Log EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#:...
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Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the assembly has been submerged in water.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Initial change Six years or 105000 miles (168000 km) (whichever comes first) After initial change Every three years or 45000 miles (72000 km) Engine Coolant Change Log EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#:...
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