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How to Reset the Oil Change Light on the Ford Explorer

Model: Ford Explorer MK 5, U502 - Years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Warning light – error code

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This video shows how to reset the oil light on the Ford Explorer produced from 2011 to 2019. This procedure is useful when, after changing the oil, the system does not register it and the light remains on. To reset it, first start the instrument cluster without starting the engine, then press the left arrow button on the left side of the steering wheel to open the menu.

Once opened, scroll down using the down arrow button to the settings option, select it with the OK button, then choose the vehicle option using the OK button again.

Scroll down to the oil reset or oil life reset option and select it with the OK button, then press and hold the OK button for the reset until the complete reset message appears on the display.


Updated on 4 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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