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How to perform a service reset on a Ford Taurus

Model: Ford Taurus MK 6 - Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Part: Warning light – error code

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With the help of this brief video tutorial, you can see the steps necessary to reset the maintenance light related to the engine oil life, known as the service light, on a Ford Taurus, produced from 2010 to 2016. After turning on the instrument cluster, open the information menu on the speedometer display, then select the options "Settings", "Vehicle", "Reset oil life", and finally press and hold the "OK" button to set the new engine oil life to 100% to complete the task.


Updated on 10 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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