CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE
Note. CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED messages can also refer to Oil Life monitoring systems.
Note. To determine the appropriate reset procedure, refer to CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE RESET INDEX . Only vehicles listed in this index have a Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message reset.
| Model & Year | Reset Procedure | |
|---|---|---|
| Aviator | ||
| 2003-05 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 4 | |
| Crown Victoria | ||
| 2006-11 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 1 | |
| C-Max | ||
| 2013-14 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 5 | |
| E-Series | ||
| 2009-14 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 10 | |
| Edge | ||
| 2011-14 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 14 | |
| Escape | ||
| 2005-07 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 3 | |
| 2008-12 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 4 | |
| 2013-14 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 5 | |
| Expedition Series | ||
| 2007-14 W/Message Center Cluster | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 4 | |
| 2007-14 W/Base Inst. Cluster | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 10 | |
| Explorer | ||
| 1996-01 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 9 | |
| 2002-04 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 3 | |
| 2005 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 11 | |
| 2006-12 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 12 | |
| 2013-14 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 14 | |
| Explorer Sport Trac | ||
| 2002-04 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 3 | |
| 2005 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 11 | |
| 2007-10 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 12 | |
| F-Series Trucks | ||
| 2008-10 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 13 | |
| 2011-12 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 15 | |
| F-150 | ||
| 2013-14 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 15 | |
| F-250 To F-550 | ||
| 2013-14 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 23 | |
| Fiesta | ||
| 2011-13 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 7 | |
| 2014 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 5 | |
| Five Hundred | ||
| 2005-07 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 2 | |
| Flex | ||
| 2009-12 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 4 | |
| 2013-14 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 14 | |
| Focus | ||
| 2012-14 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 5 | |
| Freestar | ||
| 2005-07 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 2 | |
| Freestyle | ||
| 2005-07 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 2 | |
| Fusion | ||
| 2010-12 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 6 | |
| 2013 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 5 | |
| 2014 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 14 | |
| Grand Marquis | ||
| 2006-11 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 1 | |
| LS | ||
| 2000-06 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 17 | |
| Mariner | ||
| 2005-07 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 20 | |
| 2008-11 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 3 | |
| Mark VIII | ||
| 1993-98 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 18 | |
| Milan | ||
| 2010-11 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 6 | |
| MKS | ||
| 2009-12 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 4 | |
| 2013-14 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 14 | |
| MKT | ||
| 2010-12 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 4 | |
| 2013-14 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 14 | |
| MKX | ||
| 2011 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 15 | |
| 2012-14 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 14 | |
| MKZ | ||
| 2010-12 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 6 | |
| 2013-14 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 14 | |
| Montego | ||
| 2005-07 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 11 | |
| Monterey | ||
| 2004-07 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 19 | |
| Mountaineer | ||
| 2005 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 11 | |
| 2006-07 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 12 | |
| 2008-10 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 21 | |
| Mustang (1) | ||
| 2010-14 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 6 | |
| Navigator | ||
| 2003-04 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 16 | |
| 2007-14 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 10 | |
| Police Interceptor Sedan & Utility | ||
| 2014 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 8 | |
| Sable | ||
| 2003-05 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 22 | |
| 2008-09 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 3 | |
| Taurus | ||
| 2008-09 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 3 | |
| 2010-13 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 4 | |
| 2014 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 14 | |
| Taurus X | ||
| 2008-09 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 3 | |
| Town Car | ||
| 2006-11 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 1 | |
| Transit Connect | ||
| 2014 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 5 | |
| Windstar | ||
| 1999-03 | Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 3 | |
| (1) Shelby models are not equipped with the oil life monitor option. | ||
| (1) | Shelby models are not equipped with the oil life monitor option. |
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE RESET INDEX
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 1
Oil Life Reset
- Press the SETUP button to display PRESS SELECT TO BEGIN SYSTEM CHECK.
- Press the SELECT button to display OIL LIFE - PRESS RESET IF NEW OIL.
- Press and hold the RESET button until OIL LIFE SET TO 100% is displayed.
Oil Life Start Value
- Press the SETUP button until OIL LIFE START VALUE PRESS SELECT TO CHANGE is displayed.
- Press and release the SELECT button until the desired start value is displayed.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 3
Oil Life Reset
Note. The XXX's in the steps below represent a numeric value and displays the correct number in a percentage. For example, OIL LIFE = XXX% may display OIL LIFE = 45%.
- Press and release the SETUP button until SYSTEM CHECK is displayed.
- Press and release the SETUP button again to display OIL LIFE = XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW.
- Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%. "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is displayed.
Oil Life Start Value
Note. The oil life start value is used to reset the oil life value back to the maximum if the value was previously changed, or to lower the value by 10% increments down to 10%.
- Press and release the SETUP button until SYSTEM CHECK is displayed.
- Press and release the SETUP button again to display OIL LIFE = XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW.
- Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%.
- Press and release the RESET button to lower the percentage by 10% (down to 10%) for each button press or return the value to 100%.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 4
Oil Life Reset
- Press and release the SETUP button twice until OIL LIFE = XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW is displayed.
- Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds until OIL LIFE SET TO 100% is displayed to reset the oil life to 100%
Oil Life Start Value
Note. The oil life start value is used to reset the oil life value back to the maximum if the value was previously changed, or to lower the value by 10% increments down to 10%.
- Press and release the SETUP button twice until OIL LIFE = XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW is displayed.
- Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds until OIL LIFE SET TO 100% is displayed to reset the oil life to 100%.
- Release the RESET button then press and release the RESET button to lower the percentage by 10% (down to 10%) for each button press or return the value to 100%.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 5
Note. This procedure resets the oil life telltale in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC), and the oil change reminder message in the message center display.
- Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position (do not start the engine) NOTE: For vehicles with push-button start, press and hold the start button for two seconds without pressing the brake pedal. Do not attempt to start the engine.
- Press the brake and accelerator pedals at the same time.
- Keep the pedals fully depressed.
- After three seconds, the "Service: Oil reset in prog." message will be displayed.
- After 25 seconds, the "Service: Oil reset complete" message will be displayed.
- Release both the accelerator and brake pedals.
- The "Service: Oil reset complete" message will no longer be displayed.
- Rotate the key to the OFF position. NOTE: For vehicles with push-button start, push the start/stop switch to turn the vehicle off completely.
- Start the vehicle. Make sure that the oil life telltale is not illuminated in the IPC, and the oil change reminder message is no longer displayed in the message center.
Non-Hybrid
Oil Life Reset
Note. The oil life calculation is set at a maximum of approximately 12,070 km (7,500 miles) or 180 days (non-hybrid) or 16,093 km (10,000 miles) (hybrid).
- Press and release the SETUP button to display OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW.
- Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%. NOTE: Oil Life Start Value: The oil life start value is used to reset the oil life value back to the if the value was previously changed, or to lower the value from the maximum in 10% increments down to 10%. To change oil life value to another value, proceed to next step.
- 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%.
Hybrid
Oil Life Reset And Oil Life Start Value
Note. The oil life calculation is set at a maximum of approximately 16,093 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months.
Note. The message center is displayed on the LH side of the speedometer and is split into several different viewing panes.
- Press and release the SETUP button to display VEHICLE SETTINGS in the LH viewing pane of the message center.
- Press and release the RESET button to display the next viewing pane.
- Press and release the SETUP button to select and highlight OIL LIFE in the LH viewing pane of the message center. NOTE: Once the RESET button is pressed, the message center highlights the currently selected oil life start value. This value can be changed or left as currently selected.
- Press and release the RESET button to display the move to the RH viewing pane of the message center and highlight SET TO xxx%.
- Press and release the SETUP button to highlight the desired oil life start value. NOTE: A pop-up window appears stating HOLD RESET FOR 2 SECONDS TO CONFIRM. PRESS INFO TO CANCEL.
- Press and release the RESET button.
- Press and hold the RESET button for approximately 2 seconds to select and confirm the desired oil life start value.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 7
Note. To reset the oil service light and clear the oil change message after servicing use the following procedure
- Begin with the ignition off.
- Turn the key to the accessory position for keyed vehicles and for push button start vehicles press the Start/Stop button once quickly. DO NOT attempt to start the engine.
- Press the brake and accelerator pedals at the same time. Hold down fully for at least 20 seconds.
- Release both the accelerator and brake pedals.
- ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE NEXT SERVICE and [Wrench & Oil Can icon] will display in the message center.
- Rotate the key to the OFF position.
- Turn the vehicle off. The message and lights will be cleared.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 8
The message center is used to program/configure various options. The message center display is located in the instrument cluster.
Use the steering wheel controls to navigate through the message center to locate the Oil Life Reset option: Main Menu > Settings > Convenience > Oil Life Reset .
Press the up/down arrow buttons to move up/down through the message center choices.
Press the left/right arrow buttons to move left/right through the message center choices.
- Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select SETTINGS
- Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select CONVENIENCE
- Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select OIL LIFE RESET
- Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select Percentage - 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, or 10.
- Press the OK button to select highlighted options and confirm choices/messages.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 9
To reset oil life feature, press and hold the OIL CHANGE RESET control for 5 seconds. The message center will count down for 5 seconds. If reset is successful, message center will display OIL LIFE RESET TO 100%.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 10
Note. All message reset functions are carried out using the single stem SELECT/RESET button in the Base Instrument Panel Cluster
Note. The XX's in the message center displays below represent a numeric value. For example, the message center may display OIL LIFE = 80%.
Oil Life Reset
Note. The ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON message will be displayed on message center when remaining engine oil life is 5% or less. The ENGINE OIL CHANGE NOW message will be displayed when engine oil life is 0%.
- Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to scroll through the information displays until the message center displays HOLD RESET FOR SETUP MENU.
- For 2007-13 Expedition and Navigator (Message Center Cluster): Press and hold the RESET button for approximately 2 seconds until the message center displays HOLD RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK. For all other models (Base Instrument Cluster), go to next step.
- Press and release the SELECT/RESET button until the message center displays OIL LIFE XX% HOLD RESET = NEW.
- Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for 2 seconds and release when the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO 100%.
- Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to exit the procedure.
Oil Life Start Value
- Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to scroll through the information displays until the message center displays HOLD RESET FOR SETUP MENU.
- For 2007-13 Expedition and Navigator (Message Center Cluster): Press and hold the RESET button for approximately 2 seconds until the message center displays HOLD RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK. For all other models (Base Instrument Cluster), go to next step.
- Press and release the SELECT/RESET button until the message center displays OIL LIFE XX% HOLD RESET = NEW.
- Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO 100%.
- Continue to hold the SELECT/RESET button to lower the oil life in 10% increments from the default 100% until the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO XX%.
- Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to exit the procedure.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 11
Oil Life Reset
- Press and release the SETUP button until the message center displays PRESS RESET AT OIL CHANGE.
- Press and release the RESET button until the message center displays HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM.
- Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%.
- Press the SETUP to exit the procedure and continue with the system check.
Oil Life Start Value
- Press and release the SETUP button until the message center displays PRESS RESET AT OIL CHANGE.
- Press and release the RESET button until the message center displays HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM.
- Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%.
- Press the RESET and the SETUP buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL LIFE XX% RESET TO ALTER.
- Press the RESET button to lower the percentage by 10% (up to 30%) for each button press or return the value to 100%.
- Press the SETUP to exit the procedure and continue with the system check.
With Base Instrument Cluster
Oil Life & Oil Life Start Value Reset
- Place the ignition in the RUN position with the engine off (KOEO).
- Press and release the TRIP/RESET button until SETUP MENU HOLD RESET is displayed.
- Press and hold the TRIP/RESET button until RESET FOR SYS CHECK (2006 early build) or SYSTEM CHECK HOLD RESET (2006 late build and later) is displayed.
- Release the TRIP/RESET button.
- Press and release the TRIP/RESET button to scroll through the system check menu items until HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL is displayed.
- Press and hold the TRIP/RESET button until OIL LIFE SET TO 100% is displayed.
- Release the TRIP/RESET button. The oil life is now reset.
- To change the oil life start value, press and hold the TRIP/RESET button until the oil life display indicates the next oil life start value.
- Repeat Step 7 for each desired 10% reduction in the oil life start value down to 10%.
With Message Center Instrument Cluster
Oil Life Reset
- Press and release the SETUP button until the message center displays PRESS RESET TO BEGIN SYSTEM CHECK.
- Press and release the RESET button until the message center displays HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL.
- Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL CHANGE SET TO 100%.
Oil Life Start Value Reset
- Press and release the SETUP button until the message center displays OIL LIFE START VALUE SET TO XX%.
- Press and release the RESET button to lower the percentage by 10% (down to 10%) for each button press or return the value to 100%.
Oil Life Reset
- Press and release the SETUP button until the message center displays OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW OIL.
- Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release when the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%.
- Press and release the SETUP button to exit the procedure.
Oil Life Start Value
- Press and release the SETUP button until the message center displays OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW OIL.
- Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release when the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%.
- Press and release the RESET button to decrease the oil life start value (from 100% to 10%) for each 10% reduction until the desired oil life start value is displayed.
- Press and release the SETUP button to exit the procedure.
Note. All message center functions are carried out using the single stem SELECT/RESET button in the Instrument Cluster (IC).
Oil Life Reset
- Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to scroll through the information displays until the message center displays HOLD RESET FOR SETUP MENU.
- Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for approximately 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW.
- Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for approximately 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%.
- Release the SELECT/RESET button and allow the setup timer to expire to exit the procedure.
Oil Life Start Value
- Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to scroll through the information displays until the message center displays HOLD RESET FOR SETUP MENU.
- Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for approximately 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW.
- Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for approximately 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%.
- Continue to hold the SELECT/RESET button until the oil life begins to decrease in value (from 100% down to 10%), continuing to hold until the desired start value is displayed.
- Release the SELECT/RESET button and allow the setup timer to expire to exit the procedure.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 14
The message center is used to program/configure various options. The message center display is located in the instrument cluster.
Use the left steering wheel controls to navigate through the message center to locate the Oil Life Reset option. Depending on display type, follow menu path to reset: (Scheme 2)
Note. For Fusion, MKS, MKT, MKX, MKZ , use Type 2 instructions.
- Type 1: Main Menu > Settings > Convenience > Oil Life Reset
- Type 2: Main Menu > Settings > Vehicle > Oil Life Reset
Press the up/down arrow buttons to move up/down through the message center choices.
Press the left/right arrow buttons to move left/right through the message center choices.
- Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select SETTINGS
- Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select CONVENIENCE or VEHICLE
- Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select OIL LIFE RESET
- Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select Percentage - 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, or 10.
- Press the OK button to select highlighted options and confirm choices/messages.
Scheme 2
Base Message Center
- Press and release the SETUP button until the message center displays OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW OIL.
- Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release when the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%.
- Press and release the SETUP button to exit the procedure. NOTE: To change oil life 100% value (if equipped with this feature) to a value less than 100%, proceed to next step.
- 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%.
Uplevel Message Center
The message center display is located in the instrument cluster. Use the steering wheel mounted buttons to navigate through the message center to locate the Oil Life Reset option. Go to Main Menu > Settings > Oil Life Reset .
- Press the up/down arrow buttons to move up/down through the message center choices.
- Press the left/right arrow buttons to move left/right through the message center choices.
- Press the OK button to select highlighted options and confirm choices/messages.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 16
The warning message CHANGE OIL SOON is single cycle, non-resettable and repetitive warning messages. Single cycle warning messages will display once whenever the ignition switch is turned to ON or a fault occurs in a system and can be cleared by pressing the RESET button.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 17
- The CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed on message center when remaining engine oil life is 5% or less. The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed when engine oil life is 0%.
- To reset the oil monitoring system to 100%, press the STATUS control to access the System Check function. Press RESET control to reset oil percentage (%). Press and hold RESET control to change setting to 100%.
- If reset procedure is successful, the message center will display OIL LIFE SET TO 100%.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 18
- The CHANGE OIL SOON warning will display on the message center when remaining engine oil life is 5% or less. The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED will display when engine oil life is 0%.
- To reset display after oil change, press VEHICLE SETTINGS control until OIL CHANGE RESET display appears. On 1993-96 models, press OIL CHANGE RESET switch and hold for 5 seconds as message center display counts down to trigger an oil change reset. On 1997-98 models, press RESET switch for 5 seconds to reset display.
- After a successful reset, the message center will display OIL LIFE RESET TO 100.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 19
The warning message displays once whenever the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or a fault occurs in a system and can be cleared by pressing the RESET button. Once cleared, the messages are not displayed again until the next ignition cycle.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 20
Note. Oil life calculation is set at a maximum of approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 kms) or 180 days.
- Press the INFO button to cycle message to OIL CHANGE message.
- Press the SET button to display PRESS SET FOR SYS CHCK.
- Press and release the SET button to display OIL CHNG XXX% HOLD SET NEW.
- Press and hold the SET button for about 2 seconds to display OIL CHANGE SET TO 100%. The oil life is now set to 100%.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 21
Note. Oil life calculation is set at a maximum of approximately 7,500 miles (12,000 kms) or 180 days.
Without Message Center
- Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to scroll through the information displays until the message center displays HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL.
- Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for about 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO 100%.
- Once OIL LIFE SET TO 100% is displayed, press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for more than 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%.
- Press and hold SELECT/RESET button to reduce the start value (10% for each button press).
- Press and release SELECT/RESET button to exit the procedure.
With Message Center
- From the setup menu, press and release RESET button to display HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL.
- Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%.
- The message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO 100%.
- Once message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO 100%, release the RESET button then press and release the RESET button to reduce the start value (10% for each button press).
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 22
The oil life minder has 2-level warnings, both cleared by the RESET button. The critical one turns on the display after a period of time (if the condition is still active). Oil life minder warning can overwrite normal mode messages. Pressing RESET button acknowledges the warning.
- Press the MODE button repeatedly until OIL LIFE XX% is displayed. XX will be between 6-100% when the oil life is okay. CHANGE OIL SOON is displayed if the oil life is 5% or less. CHANGE OIL NOW is displayed if the oil life is 0%.
- Press and hold the MODE button for 5 seconds until RESET FOR NEW OIL LIFE is displayed. If the RESET button is not pressed, after one minute of inactivity or if the power is interrupted during the reset oil life mode, the message center resets the oil life to the original value. Press and release the RESET button. The oil life value will be reset to 100%.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 23
Note. (Scheme 3)to identify information display types.
Type 1 Information Display
- Press and release the SETUP button to display OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW.
- Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%. NOTE: Oil Life Start Value: The oil life start value is used to reset the oil life value back to the if the value was previously changed, or to lower the value from the maximum in 10% increments down to 10%. To change oil life value to another value, proceed to next step.
- 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%.
Type 2 Information Display
The message center is used to program/configure various options. The message center display is located in the instrument cluster.
Use the left steering wheel controls to navigate through the message center to locate the Oil Life Reset option: Main Menu > Settings > Vehicle > Oil Life Reset .
Press the up/down arrow buttons to move up/down through the message center choices.
Press the left/right arrow buttons to move left/right through the message center choices.
- Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select SETTINGS
- Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select VEHICLE
- Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select OIL LIFE RESET
- Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select Percentage - 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, or 10.
- Press the OK button to select highlighted options and confirm choices/messages.
Scheme 3
CHECK A/C (CABIN) FILTER MESSAGE
Note. To determine the appropriate reset procedure, refer to CHECK A/C (CABIN) FILTER MESSAGE RESET INDEX . Only vehicles listed in this index have a Check A/C (Cabin) Filter Message reset.
| Model & Year | Reset Procedure | |
|---|---|---|
| LS | ||
| 2000-06 | Check A/C (Cabin) Filter Message Reset - Procedure 1 | |
CHECK A/C (CABIN) FILTER MESSAGE RESET INDEX
OVERHEAD WARNING LIGHTS
Note. To determine the appropriate reset procedure, refer to OVERHEAD WARNING LIGHTS RESET INDEX . Only vehicles listed in this index have an Overhead Warning Lights reset.
| Model & Year | Reset Procedure | |
|---|---|---|
| Cougar | ||
| 1992-02 | Overhead Warning Lights Reset - Procedure 1 | |
OVERHEAD WARNING LIGHTS RESET INDEX
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
Note. To determine the appropriate reset procedure, refer to TPMS RESET INDEX . Only vehicles listed in this index have a TPMS reset.
| Model | Application | Procedure |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | ||
| C-Max | 2013-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| Crown Victoria | 2008-11 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| E-Series Vans | 2008-11 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| 2012-13 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 | |
| 2014 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 6 | |
| Edge | 2008-11 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| 2012-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 | |
| Escape | 2006-11 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| 2012-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 | |
| Expedition/EL | 2004-06 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 2 |
| 2007-11 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 | |
| 2012-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 | |
| Explorer | 2004-05 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 2 |
| 2006-11 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 | |
| Intelligent Access (IA) | 2012-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 3 |
| Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) | 2012-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 |
| Explorer Sport Trac | 2008-10 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| F-Series Pickups | 2008-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| Fiesta | 2011 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| 2012-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 | |
| Flex | 2009-11 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| 2012 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 | |
| Intelligent Access (IA) | 2013-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 3 |
| Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) | 2013-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 |
| Focus | 2008-11 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| Intelligent Access (IA) | 2012-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 3 |
| Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) | 2012-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 |
| Freestar | 2004-05 (Indirect) | (1) TPMS Reset - Procedure 5 |
| 2004-05 (Direct) | TPMS Reset - Procedure 2 | |
| 2006-07 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 | |
| Fusion | 2008-11 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| 2012-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 | |
| Mustang | 2007-11 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| 2012-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 | |
| Police Interceptor (Sedan) | ||
| Intelligent Access (IA) | 2014 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 3 |
| Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) | 2014 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 |
| Police Interceptor (Utility) | ||
| Intelligent Access (IA) | 2014 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 3 |
| Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) | 2014 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 |
| Ranger | 2007-11 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| Taurus | 2008-10 (2) | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| Intelligent Access (IA) | 2011-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 3 |
| Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) | 2011-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 |
| Taurus X | 2008-09 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| Transit Connect | 2010-11 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| 2012-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 | |
| Windstar | 2001-03 | (1) TPMS Reset - Procedure 5 |
| Lincoln | ||
| Aviator | 2004-05 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 2 |
| Mark LT | 2007-08 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| MKS | 2009-11 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) | 2012 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 |
| Intelligent Access (IA) | 2012 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 3 |
| 2013-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 | |
| MKT | 2010-11 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| 2012-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 | |
| MKX | 2008-11 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| 2012-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 | |
| MKZ | 2008-11 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| 2012-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 | |
| Navigator/L | 2003-06 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 2 |
| 2007-10 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 | |
| 2011-14 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 4 | |
| Town Car | 2008-11 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| Mercury | ||
| Grand Marquis | 2008-11 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| Mariner | 2006-11 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| Milan | 2008-11 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| Monterey | 2004-05 (Indirect) | (1) TPMS Reset - Procedure 5 |
| 2004-05 (Direct) | TPMS Reset - Procedure 2 | |
| 2006-07 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 | |
| Mountaineer | 2003-05 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 2 |
| 2006-10 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 | |
| Sable | 2008-09 | TPMS Reset - Procedure 1 |
| (1) This is an Indirect TPM System. A transmitter activation tool is not required for this procedure. (2) For 2010 models with Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) or Intelligent Access (IA) type of Remote Keyless Entry system, see TPMS Reset - Procedure 3 or 4 | ||
| (1) | This is an Indirect TPM System. A transmitter activation tool is not required for this procedure. |
| (2) | For 2010 models with Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) or Intelligent Access (IA) type of Remote Keyless Entry system, see TPMS Reset - Procedure 3 or 4 |
TPMS RESET INDEX
TPMS SENSOR TYPES
Ford Motor Company uses three different designs of TPMS sensor
- Banded Sensor
- Valve Mounted Bolt-On Sensor
- Valve Mounted Snap-In Sensor
Note. Although the three different system use similar methods for communicating, the tire pressure sensors are not interchangeable.
Identifying Valve Stems Used With Ford TPMS Sensors. Scheme 4
Banded Sensor
The banded (or band-on) TPMS sensor assembly consists of
- A metal band around the center of the wheel
- A cradle or bracket to hold the sensor
- A tire pressure sensor
Valve Mounted Bolt-On Sensor
The valve mounted sensors (also known as a Schrader Valve Sensor) are one-piece "bolt-on" valve mounted sensor where the sensor and valve stem are molded together. The sensor is secured in place by a hex nut and uses a rubber grommet to prevent any leaks. This sensor was replaced by the Banded Sensor.
Valve Mounted Snap-In Sensor
Beginning in 2009 with the Escape and F-150, a two piece snap-in valve mounted sensor was used. The sensor and valve stem are separate pieces which are screwed together and can be replaced separately.
The sensor is referred to as "snap-in" because it uses a more traditional rubber valve stem for installation and does not use a hex nut fastener or rubber o-ring for attachment.
Note. Snap-In Sensors MUST USE new style valve stem.
Vehicles With Message Center
- To reset the system, turn ignition switch to ON position.
- Press and hold the SETUP button and wait for the message center to display "SYSTEM CHECK".
- Press the RESET button and wait for the message center to display "HOLD RESET TO RELEARN".
- Continue to hold the RESET button for 3 seconds. The message "HOLD RESET TO RELEARN" and the low tire warning light will flash 3 times, indicating the reset procedure is complete.
- If the light illuminates, reset the tire pressure to specification, then repeat procedure from step 1.
- The system normally requires 15-20 minutes of driving in each of 3 speed ranges to learn how the tires behave after the system has been reset. However, the system will become functional in each speed range as soon as learning completes in each individual speed range. TIRE LEARNING SPEED RANGES Speed Range MPH (KM/H) Low 25-42 (40-68) Medium 42-62 (68-100) High Above 62 (100)
Vehicles Without Message Center
- To reset the system, turn ignition switch to ON position.
- Press and hold the Trip/Odometer reset button, and wait until "TIRE RESET" or "CHECK TIRE AND RESET" is displayed in odometer display window.
- Continue to press the button for 3 seconds, then release. After 3 seconds, the low tire pressure warning light will flash 3 times, indicating that the low tire warning system reset procedure is complete.