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How to Reset the Oil Light on a 2017 Ford Explorer

Model: Ford Explorer MK 5, U502 - Years 2011-2019
Part: Service warning light

If you have just changed the oil and the respective filter on your 2017 Ford Explorer Mk5 but the warning light continues to illuminate on the instrument cluster, you must perform a manual reset. Here’s how to do it. First, turn on the instrument cluster and enter the onboard computer menu. Select the "Settings" option and then "Vehicle". Finally, select "Oil life reset" and press the "OK" button to proceed with the reset of the light. Wait a moment, and once completed, exit the menu.

Updated on 21 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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