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 quality, craftsmanship and customer service will ensure many miles of exhilarating, safe and comfortable driving in your new Shelby GT500.
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Introduction 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.
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Shelby GT500 unique features • Unique Shelby GT500 seats • Leather-wrapped sport steering wheel, shift boot and parking brake handle • I/P appliques, door panels, and scuff plates SHELBY GT500 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Upshift Illuminates when it is best to shift to the next highest manual transmission gear to maximize fuel economy.
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Shelby GT500 unique features SHIFTLAMP and SHIFTTONE can be used separately, together, or turned off completely. To use the Performance Shift Indicator feature, first bring the vehicle to a complete stop then use the Message Center controls as follows: 1. Press SETUP repeatedly until PRESS RESET TO SET SHIFTPOINT appears in the display.
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Shelby GT500 unique features Message Center The following are possible messages you may see in your Shelby GT500 Message Center: CHECK TRACTION CONTROL™: Displayed when the Traction Control™ system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed on the message center, the Traction Control™ system will be partially operable.
Driving your Shelby GT500 ALTERNATE CALIBRATION Your Shelby GT500 Power Train Control Module (PCM) strategy contains a feature to limit supercharger boost pressure and engine speed to 4000 RPM for the first five consecutive miles of vehicle operation or 50 engine start / warm up cycles.
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.
Driving your Shelby GT500 WASHING YOUR SHELBY GT500 Do not drive your vehicle through an automated, commercial car wash due to the vehicle’s low ground clearance, tire width and track. Wash your vehicle by hand, with a commercial wand, or by using a touchless commercial wash with no mechanical tracks on the floor.
Chassis SUSPENSION • 8.8 in. solid rear axle with limited slip differential (3.31:1 ratio) Coupe stabilizer bars: • 34 x 5.8 mm tubular front stabilizer bar • 24 mm solid rear bar • Tokico twin tube shocks and struts Convertible stabilizer bars: •...
20 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel.
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• 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 are below 40°F (5°C) or in snow/ice conditions.
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Chassis • Inspect your tires for damage on a regular basis. If a tire is damaged, replace it immediately. • Proper suspension alignment is critical for maximum performance and optimal tire wear. If you notice uneven tire wear, have your alignment checked.
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Chassis • Tire rotation (front tires at the top of the diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear, ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation.
Roadside Emergencies TEMPORARY MOBILITY KIT Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit (located in the spare tire well in the trunk). The temporary mobility kit consists of an air compressor to reinflate the tire and a sealing compound that will effectively seal most punctures caused by nails or similar objects.
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Roadside Emergencies • Do not drive farther than 120 miles (193 km). Drive only to the closest authorized dealer or tire dealer. • Drive carefully and avoid abrupt steering maneuvers. • Periodically monitor tire inflation pressure in the affected tire; if the tire is losing pressure, have the vehicle towed.
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Roadside Emergencies What to do when a tire is punctured A tire puncture within the tire’s tread area can be repaired in two stages with the temporary mobility kit: • In the first stage, the tire will be reinflated with a sealing compound and air.
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Roadside Emergencies 4. Loosen the safety latch (4) on the sealing compound container (5) and rotate the container until it is upright and clicks into place. 5. Peel the speed limit sticker (6) off the side of the container and affix it to the center of the instrument panel so it can be seen in plain view.
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Roadside Emergencies Note: When the sealing compound is first added into the tire, the air pressure gauge reading (7) on the compressor unit may increase up to 90 psi; this is normal and should be no reason for concern. The pressure will drop after about 30 seconds of operation.
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Roadside Emergencies Second stage: Checking tire pressure 1. Stop driving after approximately two miles. Then check the air pressure of the damaged tire as follows: • Ensure the compressor is turned off by pressing the “O” side of the orange button. •...
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Roadside Emergencies 2. If the air pressure reads 19 psi (131 kPa) or higher, switch the air compressor on by pressing the “I” side of the orange button and adjust the air pressure to the recommended pressure. This pressure can be found on a label affixed to the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
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120 miles (200 km). After sealant use, the TPM (Tire Pressure Monitoring) sensor located inside the wheel, must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer. Note: If you experience any unusual vibration, ride disturbance or noise while driving, reduce your speed until you can safely pull off to the side of the road to call for roadside assistance.
Roadside Emergencies AUXILIARY RELAY BOX The relay box is located in the engine compartment by the power distribution box. Fuse/Relay Fuse amp Description location rating — Not used — Not used — Not used — Not used Intercooler Pump Fuel Pump #2 —...
. 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. 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, ensure that you use two mini J hooks and attach them to the crossmember oblong holes as shown. Other methods may damage the vehicle. 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement USA (fus)
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Roadside Emergencies Wheel lift When towing the Shelby GT500, for front loading, the front tires must be 16 in. (41 cm) higher than the rear. For rear loading, the rear tires must be 14 in. (36 cm) higher than the front.
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Roadside Emergencies Flatbed 1. 36 in. (91 cm) 4x4 loading block 2. 18 in. (45.72 cm) 4x4 loading block 3. 11.5° maximum 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement USA (fus)
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 and Specifications When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir. COLD FILL RANGE • The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill range” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir. • Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for service interval schedules.
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The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51-A1. To determine your vehicle’s coolant type (color), check your coolant reservoir. • Add Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored), VC-5-A (U.S., Mexico) or CXC-10 (Canada) or Motorcraft...
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Maintenance and Specifications • Do not mix with recycled coolant unless from a Ford-approved recycling process (see Use of Recycled Engine Coolant section). To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system is under pressure;...
Maintenance and Specifications 10. If necessary, add a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water to the engine coolant reservoir until the coolant level is at the “cold fill range” as listed on the reservoir. After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration (refer to Checking Engine Coolant).
Maintenance and Specifications Changing the air filter element 1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover. 2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing. 3. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 4.
The axle lubricant should be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water, using SAE 75W-140 High Performance rear axle lube, meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C102–A. 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement...
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Fill 1/4-9/16 in (6-14 mm) below bottom of fill hold. Add 4 oz. (118 ml ) of Addictive Friction Modifier C3AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. The Tremec TR-6060 6–Speed manual transmission on your Shelby GT500 uses MERCON V automatic transmission fluid.
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Maintenance and Specifications Item Description Rear axle 8.8 in. solid rear axle with limited-slip differential 3.31:1 ratio 2 piece steel Driveshaft Tremec TR–6060 6-speed manual with integral Transmission clutch housing Gear ratios Gear Ratio 2.97 1.78 1.30 1.00 0.80 0.63 Reverse 2.90 ENGINE INFORMATION...
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Maintenance and Specifications Item Description Mass air sensor 130.5 x 80.5 mm (3.54 in) oval Throttle body Twin 60 mm (2.36 in) diameter bore-simultaneously open Forged aluminum Pistons Forged steel Crankshaft Connecting rods Forged steel I-beam Supercharger Eaton model 122, Roots-type Exhaust manifolds Cast high-silicon, molybdenum iron Exhaust system...
Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer nationwide. SVT does not recommend modifying or racing SVT vehicles, as they are designed and built to be driven as delivered from the factory. The Ford Motor Company Warranty Guide discusses vehicle usage and the...