The Ford F150 will display a “Change Engine Oil Soon” message when it senses you need to change your oil. Learn how to reset the Oil Life with these steps.
2021 – 2023 Models
- Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the “Run” position without starting the engine.
- Locate the “Settings” or “Menu” button on the steering wheel or instrument cluster.
- Navigate to the “Oil Life” menu using the arrow buttons or scroll wheel.
- Select “Reset” or “Reset Oil Life.”
- Confirm the reset by selecting “Yes” or pressing the corresponding button.
- Turn off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition switch.
2015-2021 Models
XL non-101A Package Models
- Use the arrow buttons on the left side of the steering wheel to scroll all the way left to the main menu.
- Use the down arrow to highlight “Settings.”
- Use the right arrow to toggle over to “Vehicle.”
- Use the right arrow to toggle over to “Oil Life Reset.”
- Press and hold the “OK” button for about 3 seconds, and the oil life will reset.
XLT – XL with 101A Package Models
- Use the arrow buttons on the left side of the steering wheel to scroll all the way left to the main menu.
- Use the arrows to highlight “Display Mode,” then use the right arrow to select it.
- Scroll down to “Engine Information.”
- Press and hold the “OK” button for about 3 seconds, and the oil life will reset.
Lariat & Above Models
- Use the arrow buttons on the left side of the steering wheel to select “Truck Info.”
- Select “Engine Information,” then press “OK.”
- Press and hold the “OK” button for about 3 seconds, and the oil life will reset.
2009-2014 Models
These models will show an “Engine Oil Change Soon” message. To clear it, follow these steps.
- Turn the electronics on. Do not start the engine.
- Use the stem button on the instrument panel to toggle the selection to “Hold Reset For Setup Menu.”
- Press and hold the stem button. The Oil Life will be displayed.
- With the Oil Life displayed, press and hold the stem button again until it shows as being reset.
- Turn the ignition off. When you turn the ignition back on, the Oil Life will be reset.
1992 – 2008 Models
- Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the “Run” position without starting the engine.
- Locate the “Reset,” “Oil Life,” or “Info” button on the instrument cluster.
- Press and hold the “Reset,” “Oil Life,” or “Info” button for several seconds.
- Once the oil life indicator starts flashing or resets, release the “Reset,” “Oil Life,” or “Info” button.
- Turn off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition switch.
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Nice. Every video I found was incorrect for the package I had. thanks!
Nothing worked for my oil reset