How to reset oil change ford focus

The Oil Change Light Reset Ford Focus 2018 will need to be performed after every oil change. If it is not reset the system will be unable to properly track when your next oil change is due.

Below is the procedure for the 2018 Ford Focus. Follow the steps below to reset the oil life monitor after each oil change.

Oil Change Light Reset Ford Focus 2018 Procedure

1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position (do not start the engine). For vehicles with push-button start, press and hold the start button for two seconds without pressing the brake pedal. Do not attempt to start the engine.
2. Press the brake and accelerator pedals at the same time.
3. Keep the pedals fully depressed.
4. After three seconds, the “Service: Oil reset in prog.” message will be displayed.
5. After 25 seconds, the “Service: Oil reset complete” message will be displayed.
6. Release both the accelerator and brake pedals.
7. The “Service: Oil reset complete” message will no longer be displayed.
8. Rotate the key to the OFF position.
9. Start the vehicle. Make sure that the oil life telltale is not illuminated in the IPC, and the oil change reminder message is no longer displayed in the message center.

Not Working?

If the oil change light reset procedure is not working to reset your oil life monitor, make sure you are following each of the steps exactly and in the order displayed in the procedure above. If this is not the oil life monitor reset procedure for your vehicle, restart your oil light reset procedure search HERE

Oil Life Monitor Reset Procedure Frequently Asked Questions

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Notice

Due to the wide range of vehicles makes and models, this is general information and should not be taken as specific to any vehicle. Please consult the vehicle manufacturer for the correct specifications and repair procedures for your vehicle. This information is meant to be used as a guideline only.

Reset oil service light Ford Focus. From years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.

How do you reset oil service light Ford Focus.

Resetting the oil life monitoring system.

1. Turn the ignition key to the on position. Do not start the engine. For vehicles with push-button start, press and hold the START/STOP button for two seconds without pressing the brake pedal. Do not attempt to start the engine.
2. Press both the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time.
3. Keep both pedals fully pressed.
4. After three seconds, the Service: Oil reset in prog message will be displayed. Picture below.
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6. After 25 seconds, the Service: Oil reset complete message will be displayed. Picture below.
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8. Release both the accelerator and brake pedals.
9. The Service: Oil reset complete message will no longer be displayed.
10. Rotate the key to the off position. For vehicles with push-button start, press the START/STOP button to turn the vehicle off completely.

All information is taken from the Ford Focus owners manual.

 Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ that determines when the engine oil should be changed based on how your vehicles is used. By using several important factors in its calculations, the monitor helps reduce the cost of owning your vehicle and reduce environmental waste at the same time. This means you won’t have to remember to change the oil on a mileage-based schedule; the vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due by displaying ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED in the message center. The following table is intended to provide examples of vehicle use and its impact on engine oil change intervals; it is provided as a guideline only. Actual engine oil change intervals will depend on several factors and will generally decrease with severity of use.

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