Maintenance Reminder Light Reset Procedures Ford LTD Crown Victoria I

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.

CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE RESET INDEX

CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 1

Oil Life Reset

1. Press the SETUP button to display PRESS SELECT TO BEGIN SYSTEM CHECK.
2. Press the SELECT button to display OIL LIFE - PRESS RESET IF NEW OIL.
3. Press and hold the RESET button until OIL LIFE SET TO 100% is displayed.

Oil Life Start Value

1. Press the SETUP button until OIL LIFE START VALUE PRESS SELECT TO CHANGE is displayed.
2. Press and release the SELECT button until the desired start value is displayed.

Oil Life Reset - Base Instrument Cluster

1. Press and release the ODO/TRIP button to toggle between the odometer and trip odometer displays.
2. Press and release the ODO/TRIP button again to toggle between the trip odometer display and the OIL LIFE XX% display.
3. Press and hold the ODO/TRIP button for approximately 2 seconds or longer until OIL LIFE 100% is displayed.
4. Press and release the ODO/TRIP button to return to the odometer display.

Oil Life Reset - Message Center Instrument Cluster

1. Press and release the SETUP button until OIL LIFE XX% RESET IF NEW is displayed.
2. Press and release the RESET button until IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET is displayed (On Freestar & Freestyle: HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM).
3. Press and hold the RESET button until OIL LIFE SET TO 100% 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%.

1. Press and release the SETUP button until SYSTEM CHECK is displayed.
2. Press and release the SETUP button again to display OIL LIFE = XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW.
3. 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%.

1. Press and release the SETUP button until SYSTEM CHECK is displayed.
2. Press and release the SETUP button again to display OIL LIFE = XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW.
3. Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%.
4. 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

1. Press and release the SETUP button twice until OIL LIFE = XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW is displayed.
2. 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%.

1. Press and release the SETUP button twice until OIL LIFE = XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW is displayed.
2. Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds until OIL LIFE SET TO 100% is displayed to reset the oil life to 100%.
3. 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.

1. 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.
2. Press the brake and accelerator pedals at the same time.
3. Keep the pedals fully depressed.
4. After three seconds, the "Service: Oil reset in prog." message will be displayed.
5. After 25 seconds, the "Service: Oil reset complete" message will be displayed.
6. Release both the accelerator and brake pedals.
7. The "Service: Oil reset complete" message will no longer be displayed.
8. 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.
9. 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).

1. Press and release the SETUP button to display OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW.
2. 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.
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%.

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.

1. Press and release the SETUP button to display VEHICLE SETTINGS in the LH viewing pane of the message center.
2. Press and release the RESET button to display the next viewing pane.
3. 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.
4. Press and release the RESET button to display the move to the RH viewing pane of the message center and highlight SET TO xxx%.
5. 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.
6. Press and release the RESET button.
7. 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

1. Begin with the ignition off.
2. 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.
3. Press the brake and accelerator pedals at the same time. Hold down fully for at least 20 seconds.
4. Release both the accelerator and brake pedals.
5. ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE NEXT SERVICE and [Wrench & Oil Can icon] will display in the message center.
6. Rotate the key to the OFF position.
7. 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.

1. Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select SETTINGS
2. Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select CONVENIENCE
3. Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select OIL LIFE RESET
4. 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.
5. 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%.

1. Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to scroll through the information displays until the message center displays HOLD RESET FOR SETUP MENU.
2. 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.
3. Press and release the SELECT/RESET button until the message center displays OIL LIFE XX% HOLD RESET = NEW.
4. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for 2 seconds and release when the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO 100%.
5. Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to exit the procedure.

Oil Life Start Value

1. Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to scroll through the information displays until the message center displays HOLD RESET FOR SETUP MENU.
2. 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.
3. Press and release the SELECT/RESET button until the message center displays OIL LIFE XX% HOLD RESET = NEW.
4. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO 100%.
5. 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%.
6. Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to exit the procedure.

CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 11

Oil Life Reset

1. Press and release the SETUP button until the message center displays PRESS RESET AT OIL CHANGE.
2. Press and release the RESET button until the message center displays HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM.
3. Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%.
4. Press the SETUP to exit the procedure and continue with the system check.

Oil Life Start Value

1. Press and release the SETUP button until the message center displays PRESS RESET AT OIL CHANGE.
2. Press and release the RESET button until the message center displays HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM.
3. Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%.
4. Press the RESET and the SETUP buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL LIFE XX% RESET TO ALTER.
5. Press the RESET button to lower the percentage by 10% (up to 30%) for each button press or return the value to 100%.
6. Press the SETUP to exit the procedure and continue with the system check.

With Base Instrument Cluster

Oil Life & Oil Life Start Value Reset

1. Place the ignition in the RUN position with the engine off (KOEO).
2. Press and release the TRIP/RESET button until SETUP MENU HOLD RESET is displayed.
3. 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.
4. Release the TRIP/RESET button.
5. Press and release the TRIP/RESET button to scroll through the system check menu items until HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL is displayed.
6. Press and hold the TRIP/RESET button until OIL LIFE SET TO 100% is displayed.
7. Release the TRIP/RESET button. The oil life is now reset.
8. 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.
9. 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

1. Press and release the SETUP button until the message center displays PRESS RESET TO BEGIN SYSTEM CHECK.
2. Press and release the RESET button until the message center displays HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL.
3. Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL CHANGE SET TO 100%.

Oil Life Start Value Reset

1. Press and release the SETUP button until the message center displays OIL LIFE START VALUE SET TO XX%.
2. 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

1. Press and release the SETUP button until the message center displays OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW OIL.
2. Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release when the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%.
3. Press and release the SETUP button to exit the procedure.

Oil Life Start Value

1. Press and release the SETUP button until the message center displays OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW OIL.
2. Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release when the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%.
3. 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.
4. 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

1. Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to scroll through the information displays until the message center displays HOLD RESET FOR SETUP MENU.
2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for approximately 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW.
3. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for approximately 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%.
4. Release the SELECT/RESET button and allow the setup timer to expire to exit the procedure.

Oil Life Start Value

1. Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to scroll through the information displays until the message center displays HOLD RESET FOR SETUP MENU.
2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for approximately 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW.
3. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for approximately 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%.
4. 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.
5. 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 1)

Note. For Fusion, MKS, MKT, MKX, MKZ , use Type 2 instructions.

1. Type 1: Main Menu > Settings > Convenience > Oil Life Reset
2. 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.

1. Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select SETTINGS
2. Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select CONVENIENCE or VEHICLE
3. Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select OIL LIFE RESET
4. 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.
5. Press the OK button to select highlighted options and confirm choices/messages.

Scheme 1

Base Message Center

1. Press and release the SETUP button until the message center displays OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW OIL.
2. Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release when the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%.
3. 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.
4. 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 .

1. Press the up/down arrow buttons to move up/down through the message center choices.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to move left/right through the message center choices.
3. 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

1. 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%.
2. 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%.
3. If reset procedure is successful, the message center will display OIL LIFE SET TO 100%.

CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE - PROCEDURE 18

1. 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%.
2. 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.
3. 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.

1. Press the INFO button to cycle message to OIL CHANGE message.
2. Press the SET button to display PRESS SET FOR SYS CHCK.
3. Press and release the SET button to display OIL CHNG XXX% HOLD SET NEW.
4. 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

1. Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to scroll through the information displays until the message center displays HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL.
2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for about 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO 100%.
3. 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%.
4. Press and hold SELECT/RESET button to reduce the start value (10% for each button press).
5. Press and release SELECT/RESET button to exit the procedure.

With Message Center

1. From the setup menu, press and release RESET button to display HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL.
2. Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%.
3. The message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO 100%.
4. 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.

1. 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%.
2. 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 2)to identify information display types.

Type 1 Information Display

1. Press and release the SETUP button to display OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW.
2. 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.
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%.

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.

1. Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select SETTINGS
2. Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select VEHICLE
3. Press the left/right, up/down arrow buttons to move through the message center choices. Select OIL LIFE RESET
4. 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.
5. Press the OK button to select highlighted options and confirm choices/messages.

Scheme 2

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.

CHECK A/C (CABIN) FILTER MESSAGE RESET INDEX

CHECK A/C (CABIN) FILTER MESSAGE RESET - PROCEDURE 1

1. To reset the A/C filter monitoring system to 100%, press the STATUS control to access the System Check function. Message center will display A/C FILTER XXX% RESET FOR NEW.
2. Press and hold RESET control to change setting to 100%. Message center will now display IF NEW FILTER HOLD RESET.
3. If reset procedure is successful, the message center will display A/C FILTER LIFE SET TO 100%.

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.

OVERHEAD WARNING LIGHTS RESET INDEX

OVERHEAD WARNING LIGHTS RESET - PROCEDURE 1

1. One or more of the 7 overhead lights will turn on after about 358 days or 4800 miles to indicate routine service should be performed.
2. To reset the light, hold the SELECT and UNITS buttons on the trip computer for 5 seconds. The service interval light will be illuminated, and then turn off after about 4 seconds.

SERVICE INTERVAL REMINDER LIGHT

Note. To determine the appropriate reset procedure, refer to SERVICE INTERVAL REMINDER LIGHT RESET INDEX . Only vehicles listed in this index have a Service Interval Reminder Light reset.

SERVICE INTERVAL REMINDER LIGHT RESET INDEX

SERVICE INTERVAL REMINDER LIGHT RESET - PROCEDURE 1

Every 5000 or 7500 miles, depending upon engine application, a SERVICE interval reminder light on the dash will illuminate (for approximately 30 seconds), or begin flashing, indicating an oil change is due.

To reset reminder light, turn ignition on. Simultaneously depress and hold TRIP (ODO SEL on Taurus and Sable, SYSTEM CHECK or CHECK OUT on Continental) and RESET or TRIP RESET buttons. On Probe, depress and hold SERVICE RESET button, located on speed alarm keyboard. On all models, 3 beeps will verify that reminder light has been reset.

SERVICE INTERVAL REMINDER LIGHT RESET - PROCEDURE 2

During system check sequence, the SERVICE symbol comes on and displays the number of miles to go before the next normal service. To reset the service interval reminder, press SYSTEM CHECK and RESET buttons simultaneously. The display should now show 7200 miles. Service interval reminder light has been reset.

SERVICE INTERVAL REMINDER LIGHT RESET - PROCEDURE 3

A SRI is used to indicate emission system maintenance is required. Control unit (timer) for maintenance light is located under dash, near steering column or behind glove box. Some models use a non-resettable control unit. Replace it with a resettable type. After servicing emission system, reset SRI.

1. To reset SRI, turn ignition off. Remove tape over reset hole in timer. Lightly push a small Phillips screwdriver into hole in timer unit marked RESET. With light pressure on screwdriver, turn ignition switch to RUN position.
2. Light should stay on while screwdriver is pressed down. Hold screwdriver down for approximately 5 seconds. Remove screwdriver. Light should go out within 2-5 seconds. If light does not go out, repeat step 1
3. Cycle ignition from OFF to RUN position. Light should glow for 2-5 seconds. This verifies proper reset of maintenance reminder light.

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.

TPMS RESET INDEX

TPMS SENSOR TYPES

Ford Motor Company uses three different designs of TPMS sensor

1. Banded Sensor
2. Valve Mounted Bolt-On Sensor
3. 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 3

Banded Sensor

The banded (or band-on) TPMS sensor assembly consists of

1. A metal band around the center of the wheel
2. A cradle or bracket to hold the sensor
3. 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.

TPMS RESET - PROCEDURE 1

Note. If tire pressure sensor is replaced, it will need to be trained. The TPM system is not affected by wheel and tire rotation.

Note. As ambient temperature decreases by 6°C (10°F), tire pressure decreases 1 psi (7 kPa). Because tire pressures fluctuate with temperature changes, tire pressures must be set when tires are at outdoor ambient temperatures. If the tire pressure may drop enough to be detected by the TPM system, which will activate the low pressure warning light.

Note. When the tire pressure warning light comes on solid and message center displays "LOW TIRE PRESSURE", check the air pressure of all tires and adjust to the specified cold pressure listed on vehicle certification label (found on driver's door or door pillar). Drive the vehicle at 20 mph (32 km/h) for at least 2 minutes. If the vehicle has been stationary for more than 30 minutes, a TPM sensor Activation procedure may be needed. Make sure the warning light goes off. If the warning light stays on, there is a malfunction in the TPM system. See appropriate manufacturer service information.

Note. When the tire pressure warning light flashes for 70 seconds and then remains illuminated, after bulb-check has been performed and message center displays warning messages, there is a malfunction in the TPM system. See appropriate manufacturer service information.

Note. Under the following conditions, the TPM system may not function properly: Low tire pressure. Tire pressure sensor is missing or damaged. Spare tire is installed as a road wheel. Incorrect tire pressure sensor is installed. Tire pressure sensor installed incorrectly. Non-OEM wheels installed (aftermarket rims). Non-OEM equipped run-flat tires installed. Other non-OEM modifications (roll cages, service barriers, part racks, ladder racks, etc.)

Note. The tire pressure sensor training procedure must be done on a single vehicle, in an area without Radio Frequency (RF) noise and at least 3 ft. (1 m) away from any other vehicle equipped with TPM system. RF noise is generated by electrical motor and appliance operation, cellular telephones and remote transmitters, power inverters and portable entertainment equipment.

Note. A new tire pressure sensor is shipped in an OFF mode (or battery saver mode), and must be turned ON before it can be trained. To turn the sensor on, inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure and wait at least 2 minutes, then continue with the sensor training procedure.

1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position, then press and release brake pedal.
2. Turn ignition switch from OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in RUN position. Do not wait more than one minute between each key cycle.
3. Press and release the brake pedal.
4. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
5. Turn ignition switch from OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in RUN position. Do not wait more than one minute between each key cycle. NOTE: The horn will sound once and the tire pressure warning light will flash if train mode has been entered successfully (if equipped, the message center displays "TRAIN LF TIRE").
6. Depending on TPMS sensor type, place transmitter activation tool on the left front tire wall: Band-On Type Sensor: Opposite (180 degrees) from the valve stem. (Scheme 4)Valve-Mounted Type Sensor: Near the valve stem. Press the activation button. The horn will sound briefly to indicate that the tire pressure sensor has been recognized by the Driver's Door Module (DDM). NOTE: It may take up to 6 seconds to activate a tire pressure sensor. During this time, the transmitter activation tool must remain in place, in the appropriate position relative to the valve stem. NOTE: If a sensor does not respond to the activation tool, move the vehicle to rotate the wheels at least 1/4 of a turn and attempt to activate the same sensor again. NOTE: If the DDM does not recognize any one of the 4 tire pressure sensors during the 2 minute time limit for each sensor response, the horn will sound twice and the message center (if equipped) will display "TIRE NOT TRAINED REPEAT". The training procedure must be repeated from the beginning.
7. Within 2 minutes after the horn sounds, place transmitter activation tool on the right front tire wall, in the appropriate position relative to the valve stem. Then press the activation button to train the right front tire pressure sensor. Repeat procedure for right rear and left rear tires. NOTE: Do not wait more than 2 minutes between training each sensor. If the wait time is more than 2 minutes the DDM will stop and the training procedure must be repeated from the beginning.
8. When the tire training procedure is complete, the message center (if equipped) will display "TIRE TRAINING COMPLETE". For vehicles not equipped with a message center, successful completion of the training procedure will be verified by turning the ignition switch to the OFF position without the horn sounding. If the horn sounds twice when ignition is turned off, the training procedure was not successful.

Scheme 4

TPMS RESET - PROCEDURE 2

Note. If vehicle is stationary overnight when outside temperature is significantly lower than daytime temperature, tire pressure may decrease about 3 psi (21 kPa) for a drop of 30°F (17°C) in ambient temperature. This pressure decrease may activate TPM warning system.

Note. Since tire pressure information is updated once every minute, it may take up to a minute for warning light to turn off after tire pressure has been adjusted. If vehicle has been parked for over 15 minutes, system information will be updated once an hour. In this case, it may take up to an hour for warning light to turn off after tire pressure has been adjusted.

Note. When the tire pressure warning light comes on solid, check the air pressure of all tires and adjust to the specified pressure listed on tire label (located on the driver's door or "B" pillar). Drive the vehicle at 20 mph (32 km/h) for at least 2 minutes. Make sure the warning light goes off. If the warning light stays on, there is a malfunction in the TPM system. See appropriate manufacturer service information.

Note. When the tire pressure warning light flashes for 20-30 seconds either at start-up or while driving, check to see if a spare tire is being used. Repair as necessary. Make sure the warning light goes off. If the tires are adjusted to the appropriate pressure, spare tire is not in use, and warning light continues to flash, there is a malfunction in the TPM system. See appropriate manufacturer service information.

Note. The tire pressure sensor training procedure must be done on a single vehicle, in an area without radio frequency (RF) noise. RF noise is generated by electrical motor and appliance operation, cellular telephones and remote transmitters, power inverters and portable entertainment equipment.

1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
2. Turn ignition switch from OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in RUN position. Do not wait more than one minute between each key cycle.
3. Press and release the brake pedal.
4. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
5. Turn ignition switch from OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in RUN position. Do not wait more than one minute between each key cycle. The horn will sound once and the TPMS indicator will flash if train mode has been entered successfully (if equipped, the message center displays "TRAIN LF TIRE").
6. Place the TPM Relearn Magnet on the valve stem of the left front tire pressure sensor. The horn will sound briefly to indicate that the tire pressure sensor has been recognized by the TPMS module.
7. Within 2 minutes after the horn sounds, place the magnet on the valve stem of the right front tire pressure sensor. Repeat procedure for right rear and left rear tires. NOTE: If the VSM (TPMS module is integral to VSM) does not recognize any one of the 4 tire pressure sensors during the tire training procedure, the horn will sound twice and the message center (if equipped) will display "TIRE NOT TRAINED REPEAT". If this occurs, procedure must be repeated.
8. When the tire training procedure is complete, the horn will sound once and the message center (if equipped) will display "TIRE TRAINING MODE COMPLETE".

TPMS RESET - PROCEDURE 3

1. Set the tire pressure of all wheels to pressure specified on the tire and loading information label.
2. Close All Doors.
3. Turn ignition switch to OFF position, then press and release brake pedal.
4. Using the START/STOP button, switch from OFF to ACCESSORY to RUN position 3 times, ending in RUN position.
5. Press and release the brake pedal.
6. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
7. Using the START/STOP button, switch from OFF to ACCESSORY to RUN position 3 times, ending in RUN position.
8. Place transmitter activation tool on the left front tire wall at the valve stem. Press the activation button. The horn will sound briefly to indicate that the tire pressure sensor has been recognized.
9. Within 2 minutes after the horn sounds, place transmitter activation tool on the right front tire wall at the valve stem. Then press the activation button to train the right front tire pressure sensor. Repeat procedure for right rear and left rear tires.
10. When the tire training procedure is complete, the message center (if equipped) will display "TIRE TRAINING COMPLETE". For vehicles not equipped with a message center, successful completion of the training procedure will be verified by turning the ignition switch to the OFF position without the horn sounding. If the horn sounds twice when ignition is turned off, the training procedure was not successful.

TPMS RESET - PROCEDURE 4

1. Set the tire pressure of all wheels to pressure specified on the tire and loading information label.
2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position, then press and release brake pedal.
3. Turn ignition switch from OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in RUN position. Do not wait more than one minute between each key cycle.
4. Press and release the brake pedal.
5. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
6. Turn ignition switch from OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in RUN position. Do not wait more than one minute between each key cycle. The horn will sound once and the TPMS indicator will flash if the training mode has been entered successfully. If equipped, the message center will display TRAIN LF TIRE.
7. Place transmitter activation tool on the left front tire wall at the valve stem. Press the activation button. The horn will sound briefly to indicate that the tire pressure sensor has been recognized by the DDM.
8. Within 2 minutes after the horn sounds, place transmitter activation tool on the right front tire wall at the valve stem. Then press the activation button to train the right front tire pressure sensor. Repeat procedure for right rear and left rear tires.
9. When the tire training procedure is complete, the message center (if equipped) will display "TIRE TRAINING COMPLETE". For vehicles not equipped with a message center, successful completion of the training procedure will be verified by turning the ignition switch to the OFF position without the horn sounding. If the horn sounds twice when ignition is turned off, the training procedure was not successful.

TPMS RESET - PROCEDURE 5

Note. After tire rotation, replacement, balancing, alignment or pressure adjustment, TPM system will need to be reset.

Vehicles With Message Center

1. To reset the system, turn ignition switch to ON position.
2. Press and hold the SETUP button and wait for the message center to display "SYSTEM CHECK".
3. Press the RESET button and wait for the message center to display "HOLD RESET TO RELEARN".
4. 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.
5. If the light illuminates, reset the tire pressure to specification, then repeat procedure from step 1.
6. 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

1. To reset the system, turn ignition switch to ON position.
2. Press and hold the Trip/Odometer reset button, and wait until "TIRE RESET" or "CHECK TIRE AND RESET" is displayed in odometer display window.
3. 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.

TPMS RESET - PROCEDURE 6

1. Drive the vehicle above 20 mph (32 km/h) for at least two minutes and then park in a location where you can easily get to all four tires and have access to an air pump.
2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
3. Turn the hazard flashers on then off three times. This must be accomplished within 10 seconds. If the reset mode has been entered successfully, the horn will sound once, the system indicator will flash and the message center (if equipped) will display TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE. If this does not occur, please try again starting at Step 2.
4. Place a transmitter activation tool on the left front tire wall at the valve stem. Press the activation button. The horn will sound briefly to indicate that the tire pressure sensor has been recognized.
5. Within 2 minutes after the horn sounds, place activation tool on the right front tire wall at the valve stem. Then press the activation button to train the right front tire pressure sensor. Repeat procedure for right rear and left rear tires.
6. After all four tires have been trained, remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the left front tire; decrease the air pressure until the horn sounds. The single horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification code has been learned by the module for this position. If a double horn is heard, the reset procedure was unsuccessful, and must be repeated.
7. Repeat the air pressure decrease procedure for the remaining three tires.
8. Training is complete after the horn sounds for the last tire trained (driver's side rear tire), the system indicator stops flashing, and the message center (if equipped) displays TRAINING COMPLETE.
9. Turn the ignition off. If two short horn beeps are heard, the reset procedure was unsuccessful and must be repeated.
10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MONITOR (VMM)

Note. To determine the appropriate reset procedure, refer to VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MONITOR RESET INDEX . Only vehicles listed in this index have a Vehicle Maintenance Monitor reset.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MONITOR RESET INDEX

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MONITOR RESET - PROCEDURE 1

Note. For models with Standard Instrument Cluster.

1. The SERVICE light will come on approximately every 7500 miles, indicating routine service is required. The light will remain on for 3 minutes after vehicle is started.
2. To cancel the message and reset SERVICE light on 1990 models, depress and hold SERVICE RESET button until 3 beeps are sounded. This will verify that reminder light has been reset. SERVICE RESET button is located in VMM unit, in center of overhead console.
3. To cancel the message and reset SERVICE light on 1991-92 models, insert a small diameter shank into hole centered directly above VMM display lights, and press switch once.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MONITOR RESET - PROCEDURE 2

Note. For models with Electronic Instrument Cluster.

1. SERVICE INTERVAL will be displayed on system scanner every 7500 miles, indicating that routine service is due. At 7500 miles, the message will remain on for 3 minutes after vehicle is started.
2. To cancel message and reset service interval on 1990 models, press and hold ODO SEL and TRIP RESET buttons until 3 beeps are heard. Buttons are located on speed alarm keyboard.
3. To cancel message and reset service interval on 1991-92 models, press and hold SERV button until 3 tones are heard. SERV button is located on speed alarm keyboard.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MONITOR RESET - PROCEDURE 3

1. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Within 16 seconds of turning ignition on, insert small diameter shank into reset switch hole, and firmly push in switch. Reset switch hole is located on left side of VMM panel.
2. Keep switch depressed until left side of display stops flashing. If switch is not kept depressed until left side of display stops flashing, VMM will not be reset.

See also:
• CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED MESSAGE RESET INDEX
• Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required Message - Procedure 4
• Check A/C (Cabin) Filter Message Reset - Procedure 1
• Overhead Warning Lights Reset - Procedure 1
• Service Interval Reminder Light Reset - Procedure 1
• TPMS Reset - Procedure 1
• TPMS Reset - Procedure 4
• TPMS Reset - Procedure 6
• TPMS Reset - Procedure 2
• TPMS Reset - Procedure 3
• TPMS Reset - Procedure 5
• Vehicle Maintenance Monitor Reset - Procedure 1