Ford oil life light reset
To reset the oil life light on a Ford (Most 2011+ models (accelerator + brake pedal method)): Switch the ignition on without starting the engine. Fully press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time and hold them down. After about three seconds a message confirms the reset is in progress; keep holding. Full steps below.
Key takeaways
- Change the oil first - the light is only a reminder.
- 1 procedure listed for Ford, by model year or family.
- No special tool needed for the procedures below.
- If it does not work, confirm your exact year in the owner's manual.
Most 2011+ models (accelerator + brake pedal method)
- Switch the ignition on without starting the engine.
- Fully press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time and hold them down.
- After about three seconds a message confirms the reset is in progress; keep holding.
- After about 25 seconds a message confirms the reset is complete; release both pedals and switch the ignition off.
Source: Ford owner's manual (fordservicecontent.com) - Oil Change Indicator Reset.
Tools that help
These fit any car. A scanner with service-reset functions handles the makes that have no button procedure.
OBD-II scannerResets service lights on cars with no manual procedureShop Reminder stickersWrite the next due mileage so the light is a backup, not the planShop stickers
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