Ford Explorer: How To Reset The Oil Light

Learn how to reset the oil change light on the Ford Explorer using these steps.

*After the oil/filter change, if the light does not disappear automatically, simply implement the following uncomplicated steps:

Via the Select Button Within the Instrument Cluster

1. With your vehicle in the ON position without starting the engine and without pressing the brake nor accelerator.
2. Press the SELECT button until you see SET UP MENU HOLD RESET.
3. HOLD the button in then for 3 seconds then RELEASE.
4. Press in the same button again until you see HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL.
5. HOLD the button in then RELEASE it when you see OIL IS SET TO 100%.

*Start the vehicle, the warning light should be OFF.

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Via The Steering Wheel Controls

1. With your vehicle in the ON position without starting the engine and without pressing the brake nor accelerator:
2. Via the control panel on the LEFT side of the steering wheel:
3. Use the LEFT arrow to reach the MENU seen on your dash screen.
4. Use the DOWN arrow to scroll down to SETTINGS.
5. Press OK.
6. Use the DOWN arrow to scroll down to VEHICLE.
7. Press OK.
8. Use the DOWN arrow once more to scroll down to OIL LIFE RESET.
9. HOLD the OK button to reset to 100%.

*Start the vehicle, the warning light should be OFF.

**NOTE: If you are unable to reset the oil change notification light on the first try, REPEAT the steps. If you are still unsuccessful, contact the dealership for assistance or consult your vehicle user’s manual. 

Tip: After each oil change and new filter, the maintenance oil light indicator may need resetting for effective performance. This indicator is included to alert you if there is a problem with the vehicle’s oil and is NOT to be ignored! If the warning is not addressed, this can lead to other unexpected costly engine issues.