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How to Reset the Service Light on the Ford Transit?

Model: Ford Transit MK 6 - Years 2000-2006
Part: Service warning light

The maintenance light is a simple reminder that alerts all drivers to the need for routine maintenance on their vehicle. The same applies to the Ford Transit. Therefore, if you want to clear this light without directly intervening on the vehicle, you need to perform a simple reset. But how do you do it? Let's find out. First, insert the key and turn it to position two. Next, press both the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal simultaneously for about fifteen seconds. Once the display stops flashing, release the pedals and switch off the ignition.

Updated on 8 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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