Reset the oil change indicator on the 2011-2019 Ford Focus using these steps.
Option 1
- Turn the key to indicator. Do not start the engine. For push button starts, just press the button once without starting the engine.
- For turn key ignitions, press both the gas and brake simultaneously for about 20 seconds. For push button models, press and hold the button and the gas pedal simultaneously for about 20 seconds. The display will say “Resetting Oil”. Keep pressed until it says completed.
Thanks to “Chip” for this tip.
Option 2
- Using the directional pad on the left side of the steering wheel, select “Settings“.
- Choose “Vehicle“.
- Select “Oil Life Reset“.
- Press and hold the “OK” button.
- Select the percentage you wish to be warned for your next oil change.
Marilyn says
Vehicle only shows Compass and Lighting, not Oil Life Reset.
Jeff grammes says
Did you figure it out I’m having the same problem thanks
James says
I followed the instructions that Chip provided and it worked perfectly for me.
Chip says
Turn the key to indicator 2. Press both the gas and brake simultaneously for about 20 seconds. The display will say retting oil. Keep pressed until it says completed
Dave says
Thanks for the info.. The manual of a 2016 doesn’t tell you how to reset it.. Pressing and holding both the brake and accelerator worked. I wish Ford would get the information to the consumer.
me says
Yes, this is a rather stupid omission. Does Ford really expect everyone to pay the dealer for this *hidden* service?
Mike says
Thank you, that worked
Ed says
Thanks Chip—it worked. Also works on a Ford Escape 2016. So glad some people know more than the Ford dealership.
Thanks Ed
Rhonda says
Couldn’t find anything in my 2015 owners manual but what Chip says worked! Thank you Chip!
Mike says
my 2016 Focus Titanium is a push button start …Any way to rest my system /
DOAADI says
You do it the same way:
1. Push the start button (no clutch, so the engine doesn’t start)
2. Press on brake and accelerator for 20-25 seconds
It worked on my 2016 Focus Titanium TDCi this morning after the warning came on at 5,500 miles.
Turning the key to the second position (all dash lights on) is the same as pushing the start button with the clutch up on the keyless models.
Can’t find any settings in the menu for changing it that way, so I’m wondering how the apparent 5,500 mile trigger point (on mine) can be changed.
jorge cortez says
confirmado ford focus titanium 2015
FocTitx says
Did it this way on my Focus Tit-X 182 auto. The message triggered at 2600 miles!!! Not only that, it had it’s 12 month service 2 weeks ago. Ridiculous system.
me says
Hold the start button for two seconds but do NOT press the brake pedal. Then, do the two pedal thing as per above.
Kristie says
Did you figure it out? Mine is push button too
Brian says
Press start but don’t press the clutch, then press and hold brake and accelerator. After a few seconds you see a resetting message. Continue to hold both pedals. After a few more seconds you see a compneted message. All done!
Larry says
The option one worked great for me. Didn’t even try option two.
One you push the brake and gas pedal at the same time, it takes several seconds for the procedure to start.
Thanks
Patti says
Option 1 worked perfect!!!
Jim A says
I have a 2015 Focus ST. Recently had car serviced so I’m surprised this task wasn’t completed. An oversight no doubt. I followed option 1 and it has worked fine.
Thanking you.
Steef says
Break & Gas Procedure worked for me 2016 Focus
Thank-you
Robert says
The option 1 worked great. it takes awhile to reset..Option 2 did not work. There was no “oil life reset” under “settings, vehicle”
Greg says
It didn’t work for my 2016 ford focus of the 2.0 automatic transmission
Dave says
2016 ford Focus – option 1 worked well – nothing in the manual – dealership were very vague on how to do the reset
Pat Combe says
Many thanks for the advice, worked well 🙂
Crystal says
I’ve tried the brake gas combo for my 2017 escape but it never does anything. I pushed the start button once and hold down the pedals but nothing happens. Is there some trick I’m missing?
Trina says
This was very helpful!!! Thank you!!
Sarah says
For the keyless car you need to press the start button once and then quickly press the break and accelerator down as far as they go until the light goes off
Eric says
My 2017 Focus SE only shows Compass and Lighting, not Oil Life Reset.
I guess that option is not available…..
Can someone Let me know otherwise…
Thanks..
Laurah says
Press the start button once without the brake then QUICKLY press the brake and gas down AS FAR AS THEY WILL GO. That’s the trick 🙂
Dorothy says
on a 2015ford focus how do I get rid of message all systems normal