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How to Reset the Oil Change Light on the Ford Focus

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

This video shows how to reset the oil light on the Ford Focus. To perform this procedure, start the ignition; once the oil light appears, turn off the ignition, press the brake and accelerator pedals simultaneously, and while holding them down, start the ignition again. The reset will begin; keep the pedals pressed until the message indicating the successful reset of the oil change light appears on the dashboard. You can then release the pedals and restart the ignition to verify that the reset was successful.

Updated on 8 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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