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How to Reset the Service Light on the Ford Transit

Model: Ford Transit MK 8 - Years 2014-2024
Part: Service warning light

To reset the service light on the Ford Transit, turn on the instrument panel without starting the engine and note the message "oil life required". Press the "ok" button on the right side of the steering wheel until the screen with the van and the word "settings" appears. Press the button with the three lines next to the "ok" button, then press "ok" on the "information" message, press "ok" again on the "oil life" message, and hold the "ok" button until the message "oil life reset successful" appears. Now you can turn off the instrument panel, turn it back on, and check that no message appears on the display.

Updated on 13 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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