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How to Reset the Service Indicator on a Ford Focus

Model: Ford Focus MK 3 - Years 2011-2018
Part: Warning light – error code

To reset the service indicator on a Ford Focus, follow these steps: First, turn on the ignition without starting the engine. Press the accelerator and brake pedals simultaneously for 20 seconds until the message 'service reset completed' appears on the display. At this point, you can switch off and then back on the ignition to verify that the reset has been successful. This is not a complicated procedure; it takes little time and requires no tools. The entire process takes 1 to 2 minutes.

Updated on 17 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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