First, turn on the Ford Escape and find the display controls on the steering wheel. Use them to navigate to the Settings tab in the cars digital interface. Then, select the Vehicle tab and go down to the Oil Life option. When Youre hovering over the Oil Life button, push and hold down the OK button. Do so until a notification appears on the screen, confirming that the oil change alert has been reset. If the notification says that the reset has been canceled, repeat the process. If nothing happens, consult Your ownership manual and follow the exact procedure outlined there. If that doesnt prove successful, Youll likely need to take the vehicle to a professional to get it diagnosed.
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robert September 23, 2020
How do i do that
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William C. April 10, 2020
To reset the oil turn the ignition on and press the brake pads and alternator back and forth for 3 seconds.
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Randy L. April 13, 2020
To reset oil change in ford, turn the ignition to run without starting the engine. Then press the setup button until this shows up; oil life x*x% hold reset = new. Then press and hold the reset button for two seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100% and then "oil life set to 100%" is displayed.
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The oil change light on Your Ford Escape needs to be reset after every oil change so that the system can determine when the next oil change is due. If You don't reset the light, You will find that Your vehicle will indicate that You need another oil change sooner than would be necessary. The procedure only takes a few moments. First, turn the ignition on without starting the vehicle. Then, press down on both the brake and gas pedals at the same time until Your screen says "Service: Oil Reset In Progress." Keep pressing down on the break and gas for about 25 seconds until the screen says "Service: Oil Reset Complete" You may need to wait for a few minutes but You have completed the procedure and You can turn Your ignition off.
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Eric C. April 10, 2020
To reset the oil light on a ford escape, you need to turn on the car, but don't start the engine. Then you need to hold the gas and brake pedals down for three seconds.
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Jesse Z. April 10, 2020
To reset the oil light on a ford escape, you need to turn on the car and put it into position one. Press the setup button until the oil button is showing. Then hold the reset button for two seconds.
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Nathan C. April 10, 2020
To reset the oil light on the ford escape, put the key on indicator without starting it. Then press the gas and the brake at the same time for 30 seconds.
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Last Updated on July 9, 2022 by Nick
Ford Escape is a compact all-terrain vehicle with a sporty design. This car was manufactured by Ford Motor Company in early 2001 and was presented in parallel with the Mazda Tribute. So today, I want to talk about how to reset oil life when the oil change required warning light appears on the Ford Escape.
I just finished the oil change on my Ford Escape. It’s hit about 50,000 kilometers already, and I usually change the oil every 5,000 kilometers. So let’s see what to do to reset the oil life system.
Table of Contents
- 2013-2019 Ford Escape Oil Change Light Reset Procedure
- With Steering Button
- Resetting Oil Life in New Ford Escape (2020-2021)
- With 4 Inch Display
- With 6 or 12 Inch Display
- How does the oil life monitor work?
- FAQ – Ford Escape Oil Service
2013-2019 Ford Escape Oil Change Light Reset Procedure
Time needed: 3 minutes.
So when you start up your Ford Escape, you got notice that it says oil change required? In this segment, I’ll show you how to get that to go away; it’s straightforward and only takes a couple of steps. So now I’ll walk you through it.
- Turn on the car but don’t start it
So with your foot off the brake push the button START button one time
- Depress and hold the GAS and BRAKE pedals simultaneously
Step on the brake and the gas pedal and hold it to the floor and you’ll see it’s going into service oil reset in progress
- Continue holding both pedals until the “Service: Oil Reset Complete” appears on the display
The oil change reminder indicator will turn off. This confirms that the reset procedure has been correctly completed
- Release the pedals
Once it says it’s reset then you can let off the brake and the gas pedal
- Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset
Done!
With Steering Button
Now we’re gonna be using the navigation button on our left-hand side of the steering wheel to reset the oil life. So the way you do this is:
- Turn on the ignition without starting the vehicle
- Press the ◄ until you get to the main menu
- Go to the SETTINGS menu and press ► to enter
- Select VEHICLE and then OIL LIFE RESET
- Finally, hold down the OK button to reset the oil life
Resetting Oil Life in New Ford Escape (2020-2021)
Now we are going to walk through the process of resetting the oil life monitor on a 2020 Ford Escape. It’s really simple and easy to do. So the first thing we’ll do is:
With 4 Inch Display
- Once you’ve got inside the vehicle you’re going to push the START button one time
- Go to the SETTINGS by using the ▲or▼ button on the steering wheel
- Press the ☰ MENU button to get into the sub-menu
- Scroll down and select VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
- Find and then select OIL LIFE
- Finally, hold the OK button and it’ll reset the oil life to 100%
With 6 or 12 Inch Display
- Without putting your foot on the brake, push the START button once to turn it on
- Press the ☰ MENU button to get into the main menu
- Highlight the SETTINGS menu by using the toggle
- Press OK to enter the menu
- Scroll down and select OIL LIFE
- Press and hold the OK button to perform an oil life reset
For your info, this operation work for the third and fourth generations of the Ford Escape (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years). For the order moels, you can reach I here.
How does the oil life monitor work?
Did you know your vehicle can help you get the most out of your oil between changes? That’s because your car’s Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor uses the actual engine and operating conditions to calculate when you need an oil change instead of following a preset schedule.
Your car also considers your driving habits to calculate when it’s time to change the oil. Do what’s regarded as regular commuting with some highway driving. You’ll most likely need an oil change somewhere between 7,500 to 10,000 miles if you do moderate trailer towing, a lot of driving on mountainous or off-road conditions, or do a lot of extended idling, between 5,000 to 7,500 miles.
If most of your driving involves short trips in extreme hot or cold weather or trailer towing with maximum loads, your vehicle will remind you to change your oil between 3,000 to 5,000 miles. When you have a 5% oil life left in most cars, you’ll get a message telling you to change your oil soon. When you have 0% oil life left, the message will ask you to get a change now.
Once you get an oil change, remember to reset the system on your instrument panel. If you forget, your car will send you a premature message the next time. Oh, and keep in mind, if it’s been a year since your last oil change, you’ll get a reminder message regardless of your mileage.
FAQ – Ford Escape Oil Service
What type of oil does a 2019 Ford Escape use?
The oil used in the 2019 Ford Escape depends on the engine’s capacity. The oil viscosity for the 1.5L engine is 5W-20. 5W-30 is required for both the 2.0L and 2.5L engines.
When should I change the transmission fluid Ford Escape?
The Ford Escape is equipped with an automated 6-speed powertrain. Depending on use, you should change transmission fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles.
What gear oil should I use in my differential?
75W-140 synthetic gear oil is recommended for Ford Escape. Valvoline SunPower is a brand that you may utilize in this car.
Does Ford use a special power steering fluid?
The handbook recommends Mercon ATF for Ford Escape; however, it is no longer usable. Instead, look for a name-brand ATF that fulfills Mercon V requirements.
So there you go, it’s pretty simple, guys. Now once you start up the car again, the oil change warning light will be gone, and you’re good to go. If you have any questions or anything like that, please feel free to comment, and let me know your questions. Ok, so I look forward to seeing you at the next one. Have a great day, guys.
About The Author
Nick
Hi! Greetings, I'm Nick. I am an automotive technician and a vehicle enthusiast. I'm an expert in the field of engine oils and lubricants. After working at the dealer service station for more than a decade, I was happy to be the editor and author of the articles on automobiles.