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How to Reset the Oil Service Light on the Ford Explorer?

Model: Ford Explorer MK 5, U502 - Years 2011-2019
Part: Warning light – error code

In this tutorial, you can see how to reset the oil service light on the Ford Explorer, a very simple and quick operation to be performed only after completing all maintenance tasks, such as changing the oil and the related filter. To do this, turn on the ignition and enter the menu by pressing the left arrow button. Then, go to "Settings", select "Convenience", and finally "Oil life reset". At this point, press and hold the OK button to complete the operation. To verify that the procedure has been successful, you can restart the ignition.

Updated on 11 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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