HOW TO RESET: Ford Mustang Oil Service Life Indicator 2011-2020

HOW TO RESET: Ford Mustang Oil Service Life Indicator 2011-2020

 

Mustang 2011-2014 Oil LIfe Reset

An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.

To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change perform the following:

1. Press and release SETUP to display “OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW”.Mustang Setup Button

ford mustang display oil REMAINING

2. Press and hold RESET for two seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%.

Ford mustang reset button

release to reset the oil life to 100%
Note: To change oil life 100% value to another value, proceed to Step 3.

3. Once “OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%” is displayed, release and press the RESET button to change the Oil Life Start Value. Each release and press will reduce the value by 10%.

 

Mustang 2015-2020 Oil LIfe Reset

 

1.)Turn the ignition to the “ON” position, but do not start the engine.
2.) Use the directional pad on the steering wheel and scroll through the settings area under the heading menu.Ford Mustang 2017 Dashboard

  • Go to Settings Ford Mustang Dashboard Settings
  • Vehicle SettingsFord Mustang Vehicle Setting
  • Oil Life ResetFord Mustang Oil Life Reset

For some vehicles, you have to go to Settings > ADVANCED SETTINGS > Vehicle> Oil Life Reset

3. Push and hold OK until it resets to 100%.FOrd Mustang OK Button

release to reset the oil life to 100%

4.) Turn off the ignition and then restart the engine.

5.) Done

 

Thank you very much! -Erwin