This comprehensive PDF file contains the complete, original owner’s manual for the 2017 Ford GT. Marking the debut of the second-generation GT, this street-legal race car is an engineering marvel, constructed almost entirely of carbon fiber and aluminum, and designed with extreme active aerodynamics. Because of its bespoke nature and extreme performance capabilities, this detailed guide is absolutely essential for owners to safely unleash the vehicle’s potential, understand its complex electronic and hydraulic systems, and perform (or schedule) the precise preventative maintenance required to keep this exotic hypercar performing at its peak.
The manual covers the following key topics in detail:
- Supercar Specifics and Safety: A detailed introduction to the GT’s unique features, starting with crucial instructions on safely entering and exiting the vehicle via the dihedral doors. It provides essential safety details regarding the carbon-fiber tub, proper seatbelt/harness usage, and the correct procedures for safely lifting or transporting the vehicle to avoid catastrophic damage to the underbody.
- Instruments and Controls: A full breakdown of the race-inspired, F1-style steering wheel (which houses most of the vehicle’s controls, including wipers and turn signals) and the fully digital, customizable instrument cluster. It explains every warning light and how the display changes depending on the selected drive mode.
- Comfort and Entertainment: While minimalist, it provides instructions for operating the interior convenience features, including the automatic climate control and the SYNC® 3 infotainment system (for audio and navigation). Crucially, it explains how to adjust the pedals and steering wheel, as the carbon-fiber seats are fixed in place.
- Performance Driving and Aerodynamics: The most critical section for GT owners. It thoroughly explains the operation of the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and the sophisticated Drive Mode system (Wet, Normal, Sport, Track, and V-Max). It provides detailed instructions on how each mode alters engine tuning, traction control, ride height (the hydraulic suspension drops the car nearly two inches in Track and V-Max modes), and the active rear wing/airbrake.
- Vehicle Care and Specialized Maintenance: Extremely specific guidance for maintaining a hand-built hypercar. It includes instructions for checking vital fluids on the high-output 3.5L EcoBoost V6, maintaining the carbon-ceramic Brembo® brakes, checking pressures on the specialized Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, and understanding the strict maintenance schedules that must often be performed by certified Ford GT Concierge technicians.
Whether you need to figure out how to engage V-Max mode, understand the sequence for lowering the ride height, or learn the safe procedure for strapping the car to a trailer, this manual is a vital resource for mastering your 2017 Ford GT.
Language: English
Format: PDF
