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How to reset the service light on the Ford Focus model 3

Model: Ford Focus MK 3 - Years 2011-2018
Part: Service warning light

Today we will see how to reset the service light of Ford Focus vehicles produced from 2016 to 2018. To reset the light, we need to press the accelerator pedal and keep it pressed while pressing the brake pedal. The service light will appear on the dashboard display and start flashing. Keep the pedals pressed until the light is reset. Once the light is reset, restart the instrument panel to complete the mileage update for the next car service. These steps are very similar on almost all Ford vehicles produced in the same year.

Posted on 7 September 2025 by ScegliAuto

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