How to reset oil light on ford escape

The Oil Change Light Reset Ford Escape 2021 will need to be performed after every oil change. If it is not reset the system will be unable to properly track when your next oil change is due.

Below is the procedure for the 2021 Ford Escape. Follow the steps below to reset the oil life monitor after each oil change.

Oil Change Light Reset Ford Escape 2021 Procedure

1. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to move through the message center choices. Select SETTINGS.
2. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to move through the message center choices. Select VEHICLE.
3. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to move through the message center choices. Select OIL LIFE.
4. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to move through the message center choices. Select HOLD OK TO RESET.
5. Press the OK button to select highlighted options and confirm choices/messages.

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Not Working?

If the oil change light reset procedure is not working to reset your oil life monitor, make sure you are following each of the steps exactly and in the order displayed in the procedure above. If this is not the oil life monitor reset procedure for your vehicle, restart your oil light reset procedure search HERE

Oil Life Monitor Reset Procedure Frequently Asked Questions

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Notice

Due to the wide range of vehicles makes and models, this is general information and should not be taken as specific to any vehicle. Please consult the vehicle manufacturer for the correct specifications and repair procedures for your vehicle. This information is meant to be used as a guideline only.

The 2014 Ford Escape has undergone a huge transformation since its debut in 2001, as it morphed from essentially a downsized Explorer into a sporty and stylish compact SUV with aggressive lines and sedan-like handling. The line of engines in the 2014 Escape range from the tame, 168-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-pot to the peppier, turbocharged 1.6-liter, and top out with the rather wild, turbocharged 2.0-liter with 240 ponies and 270 foot-pounds of twist. Regardless of how timid or wild your Escape may be, it has an oil life system reminder that alerts you when the oil needs changing, and you need to reset this system after each change so you can stay on schedule.

Step 1

Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the "On" position without starting the engine. If your Escape has push-button start, press and hold the " Start" for two seconds without touching the brake pedal -- touching the brake pedal while holding the button will start the engine.

Step 2

Press and hold both the brake and gas pedals until a "Service: Oil reset in prog." message shows on the instrument cluster display -- this message takes about three seconds to appear. Continue holding the gas and brake pedals until the instrument cluster display reads "Service: Oil reset complete," which will appear after about 25 seconds of holding the pedals.

Step 3

Release the pedals, turn the ignition off and remove the key. For models with push-button start, press the "Start" button to turn the vehicle off.

Things You'll Need

• Ignition key

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Justin Cupler is a professional writer who has been published on several websites including CarsDirect and Autos.com. Cupler has worked in the professional automotive repair field as a technician and a manager since 2000. He has a certificate in broadcast journalism from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting. Cupler is currently studying mechanical engineering at Saint Petersburg College.

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