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Track Use - Dark Horse
Before operating your vehicle at high speeds:
Appropriately change the engine oil for track events. Before and after track events, drain the engine oil and replace the engine oil filter. See
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 5.0L.
Regularly check the engine oil level during the event. Maintain the engine oil level at or near the max mark on the engine oil dipstick. See
Checking the Engine Oil Level.
Operating at High Speeds and Track Days
WARNING:
Before driving at high speeds, adjust the tire pressures to the recommended tire inflation pressures which are on the tire information label on the driver side B-pillar. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death. |
Before operating your vehicle at high speeds:
- Verify your tires have the correct pressures.
- Inspect wheels and tires for wear and damage. Replace any damaged wheels and tires.
- Check and set lug nut torque. See Wheel Nuts.
- Verify fluid levels for oil, coolant, brake and hydraulic fluid.
- Change the oil and filter prior to use on the track.
- Set the tire pressure to the proper specification.
- Check and set the lug nut torque. See Wheel Nuts.
- Check all fluid levels.
- Check the front and rear wheel bearings for abnormal wear.
- Inspect brake caliper dust boots for abnormal wear.
Drive Modes and Track Apps
If you are operating your vehicle on a drag strip, use the drag strip selectable drive mode in addition to using line lock and launch control to provide a specific setup tuned for the quickest straight line elapsed times.
If you are operating your vehicle on a road course, use the sport or track selectable drive mode to provide a specific setup tuned for optimal shift and suspension setup that is tuned towards handling prowess on closed course surfaces. See
Drive Mode Control.
See My Mustang.
See My Mustang.
Recovery Towing
If needed, your vehicle has an installation point for a recovery hook behind the fascia. See
Crash and Breakdown Information.
Track Use Maintenance Intervals
Follow these maintenance intervals for when you use your vehicle on a track or in a high speed event.
| Interval | Maintenance |
|---|---|
| One track weekend or approximately 4 hours of track use. | Change the engine oil and filter. |
| Every 500 mi (800 km). 1 | Change the rear axle fluid. |
1Change the fluid every 500 mi (800 km) or when a message appears in the instrument cluster display stating that the axle fluid is over temperature.
Road Course Alignment Recommendations
If you plan to participate in road course track days, we recommend the following chassis settings for optimal tire wear and handling performance:
All settings are at curb loading condition full of fuel.
Note:
After your track day is complete, return your car to the street alignment and tire pressures.
Note:
Using these wheel alignment settings could cause excessive tire wear. Only use these settings for racing or competitive driving. The vehicle warranty does not cover excessive tire wear.
Without Handling Package
| Front | Track | Street |
|---|---|---|
| Camber | -1.5 ° | -1.03 ° |
| Toe - Total | 0 ° | 0 ° |
| Rear | Track | Street |
|---|---|---|
| Camber | -1.5 ° | -1.5 ° |
| Toe - Total | 0.24 ° | 0.24 ° |
With Handling Package
| Front | Track | Street |
|---|---|---|
| Camber | -2.25 ° | -1.21 ° |
| Toe - Total | 0.1 ° | 0.1 ° |
| Rear | Track | Street |
|---|---|---|
| Camber | -1.5 ° | -1.14 ° |
| Toe - Total | 0.3 ° | 0.3 ° |
Track Tire Pressures
Cold Tire Pressures
| Tire Pressure | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Horse | 30 psi (2.07 bar) | 30 psi (2.07 bar) |
| Dark Horse with Handling Package | 28 psi (1.93 bar) | 28 psi (1.93 bar) |
Hot Tire Pressures
| Tire Pressure | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Horse | Less than 38 psi (2.62 bar) | Less than 38 psi (2.62 bar) |
| Dark Horse with Handling Package | Less than 36 psi (2.48 bar) | Less than 36 psi (2.48 bar) |
Timing Chain
If you use your vehicle extensively at a race track or at high rpm, it is possible to exceed the service life of the engine timing chain.A wrench indicator illuminates when it is time for you to replace your chain. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Adjustable Camber Front Strut Top Mounts (If Equipped)
Your vehicle has adjustable strut mounts which you can use to adjust the camber of your vehicle before and after a track event to the specifications listed in the Road Course Alignment Recommendations table previously shown.
Note:
After your track day is complete, return your car to the street alignment and tire pressures.
Note:
The adjustable camber front strut mounts are fitted with three set screws that must be removed before camber can be adjusted. If you cannot adjust the camber, please see your authorized dealer or call 800–367–3788 for more details to remove the set screws.
Aerodynamics (If Equipped)
Rear Gurney Flap
The rear Gurney flap must be removed for on-road driving.
Your vehicle may include a removable Gurney flap in the luggage compartment. The Gurney flap greatly enhances high speed stability and performance on the track. It is recommended that you use the Gurney flap at all tracks featuring high speed corners and can be used at any track regardless of cornering speeds.
You could benefit from the removal Gurney flap to improve low speed balance on smaller tracks with maximum cornering speeds below
70 mph (112 km/h). We recommend that you attach the Gurney flap for all track events and carefully assess both the vehicle's condition and your capability before removal.
Note:
The Gurney flap comes with longer size bolts to install it onto the rear spoiler. Do not use the longer size bolts without the Gurney flap attached or damage to the spoiler may occur.
Catch Can
If you plan to track your vehicle and it did not come with an oil catch can, we recommend that you purchase the catch can kit though your authorized dealer or Ford Performance Parts Catalog.
Installation instructions are included with the catch can.
The catch can has a self-draining feature and does not require any maintenance.
Brake Burnishing
Properly burnish the brakes prior to track use. Excessive brake noise may occur after the track burnish or track use. Perform this procedure in a safe manner on dry pavement, and in compliance with all local and state ordinances and laws regarding motor vehicle operation.
How to Burnish the Brakes
Initial low temperature bedding:- If your brakes already have 200 mi (322 km) or more of city driving, skip this step and go directly to the high temperature bedding cycle procedure. Otherwise, perform at least 30 stops from 50 mph (80 km/h) at 1/3 g deceleration with 1 mi (1.2 km) spacing between stops. A deceleration gauge can be accessed through the Track Apps menu in your touchscreen.
- Beginning with cool brakes, perform 15 consecutive stops back to back, accelerating at 3/4 throttle to 80 mph (128 km/h) and braking to 20 mph (32 km/h) at 1.0 g deceleration. The brakes may emit an odor or smoke during this part of the procedure.
- Cool the brakes down by driving one or two laps, 5 mi (8 km), at 60 mph (96 km/h) with minimal to no brake usage.
- Perform at least 30 stops from 50 mph (80 km/h) at 1/3 g deceleration with 0.7 mi (1.2 km) spacing between stops. A deceleration gauge can be accessed through the Track Apps menu in your touchscreen.
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