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How to Reset the Central Locking on a Ford Focus

Model: Ford Focus MK 4 - Years 2018-2025
Part: Warning light – error code

In this tutorial, you can see how to reset the service light on a Ford Focus 2020 by following a few simple steps that will guide you in managing your vehicle correctly. If this light has come on, you likely need to change the engine oil, so take it to an authorised garage for a service. If you want to do this yourself and reset the engine oil change signal, simply press the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal down fully (this procedure works for both automatic and manual gearboxes), then while holding both pedals, turn the key to switch on the ignition and it will go to 'RESET'. The reset will be completed shortly.

Updated on 16 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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