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How to Reset the Service Light on a Ford Focus 3

Model: Ford Focus MK 3 - Years 2011-2018
Part: Service warning light

This brief tutorial shows how to reset the service light on a third-generation Ford Focus (2011-2018) without needing to connect the vehicle to an external computer via the OBD2 port. To perform this operation, start by turning on the vehicle's instrument cluster. When the oil change notification appears, press and hold the brake and accelerator pedals. You will see the reset notification on the information display, so continue to hold the pedals for about twenty seconds until the reset completed notification appears.

Updated on 22 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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