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
November 6, 2015 at 12:56 amVehicle only shows Compass and Lighting, not Oil Life Reset.
Jeff grammes says
December 10, 2015 at 11:35 amDid you figure it out I’m having the same problem thanks
James says
October 17, 2018 at 8:49 amI followed the instructions that Chip provided and it worked perfectly for me.
Chip says
July 12, 2016 at 2:06 amTurn 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
July 20, 2016 at 12:08 amThanks 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
February 2, 2017 at 3:44 pmYes, this is a rather stupid omission. Does Ford really expect everyone to pay the dealer for this *hidden* service?
Mike says
July 28, 2016 at 7:51 pmThank you, that worked
Ed says
June 20, 2017 at 2:48 amThanks Chip—it worked. Also works on a Ford Escape 2016. So glad some people know more than the Ford dealership.
Thanks Ed
Rhonda says
July 30, 2016 at 3:56 pmCouldn’t find anything in my 2015 owners manual but what Chip says worked! Thank you Chip!
Mike says
August 22, 2016 at 8:16 pmmy 2016 Focus Titanium is a push button start …Any way to rest my system /
DOAADI says
January 29, 2017 at 3:48 pmYou 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
December 7, 2017 at 5:11 pmconfirmado ford focus titanium 2015
FocTitx says
February 17, 2018 at 9:36 amDid 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
February 2, 2017 at 3:46 pmHold the start button for two seconds but do NOT press the brake pedal. Then, do the two pedal thing as per above.
Kristie says
February 12, 2017 at 2:07 pmDid you figure it out? Mine is push button too
Brian says
March 20, 2017 at 7:26 pmPress 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
November 14, 2016 at 5:19 pmThe 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
March 2, 2017 at 6:24 pmOption 1 worked perfect!!!
Jim A says
March 13, 2017 at 12:12 pmI 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
April 22, 2017 at 4:52 pmBreak & Gas Procedure worked for me 2016 Focus
Thank-you
Robert says
May 6, 2017 at 8:10 pmThe 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
August 13, 2017 at 8:22 pmIt didn’t work for my 2016 ford focus of the 2.0 automatic transmission
Dave says
November 20, 2017 at 4:57 pm2016 ford Focus – option 1 worked well – nothing in the manual – dealership were very vague on how to do the reset
Pat Combe says
January 29, 2018 at 9:07 pmMany thanks for the advice, worked well 🙂
Crystal says
April 10, 2018 at 10:48 amI’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
June 13, 2018 at 11:16 amThis was very helpful!!! Thank you!!
Sarah says
September 7, 2018 at 10:21 amFor 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
June 5, 2019 at 5:18 pmMy 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
June 13, 2019 at 4:40 pmPress 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 🙂