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How to Reset the Service Light on a Ford Explorer

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

In this video tutorial, you can see how to reset the maintenance service light; you can reset the service light (the light with the spanner) by following a few simple steps that will guide you towards proper vehicle management. First, if the service light comes on, it means it is time for a service, so the first thing you must do is go to an authorised workshop for the service. If the light remains on after the service, get in your vehicle, turn on the ignition, press the button with the arrows on the left side of the steering wheel to scroll through the menu until you find 'Vehicle', then press the OK button; scroll again with the arrow button to find the 'Oil life reset' option, then hold the OK button until the operation is complete.

Updated on 16 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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