2010-2020 Ford Fusion Oil Life/Oil Change Light Reset Guide
Last Updated on August 5, 2022 by Nick
What’s going on, guys? Today, I will show you how to reset the oil life light in a Ford Fusion after an oil change. It’s a straightforward process; this light will come on when the computer says you need an oil change. I believe it’s every 5,000 miles after it has been reset from the previous reset.
So if you see a change oil soon message, you should have about 10% oil life remaining. But if you see oil change required, that means you’re at 0%. So it would be best if you got your oil changed soon and then get rid of that message.
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2010-2012 Ford Fusion Oil Change Light Reset Procedure
Time needed: 3 minutes
This section will be showing you how to perform the oil life reset procedure on the old Ford Fusion. We’ll be using the keys on the left-hand side of the steering wheel while monitoring the dash to see that the oil life reset has been performed correctly. So let’s do it.
- Turn on the car
So you can do this with the engine on. So fire it up
- Go to the OIL LIFE screen
Next, you’ll hit the setup key a couple of times which will get you to the oil life menu. It’ll say OIL LIFE =% HOLD RESET = NEW
- Press and hold the RESET button
Once you got that screen you’ll hold the RESET button down until it says oil life set to 100% and then release it
- Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset
Done!
Resetting Oil Life in 2013-2020 Ford Fusion
- Get in the car and turn it on
- Hit the ◄ left button until you got to the main menu
- From there go to the SETTINGS
- Next, highlight and select the VEHICLE
- There’s an option right here that says OIL LIFE RESET. So scroll down to that and hit OK
- To reset it, you just press and hold OK and it’s gonna get that reset for you
For your info, this operation work for the first and second generations of the Ford Fusion (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 model years).
What is so important about oil?
Your car can’t survive without oil. Keeping your engine’s parts moving smoothly prevents friction from building up, which is bad for your engine’s performance. Additionally, the oil helps to keep your engine clean, resulting in improved performance and a longer lifespan.
How often do you need to change your engine oil?
The anticipated oil change service intervals depending on vehicle operating conditions are as follows. Up to ten thousand miles for regular commuting with highway driving. 5,000 to 7,500 miles for trailer tow or high-low driving. And 3,000 to 5,000 miles for short trip usage in extreme cold or hot temperatures.
When the monitor detects 5% oil life remaining, the message center will display an engine oil change soon. And when the system detects 0% life remaining, the message center will display the oil change required.
Suppose the vehicle reaches one year since the last oil change without any oil life messages described earlier showing up in the cluster. In that case, the customer will be prompted to change the oil for the system to work accurately.
FAQ – Ford Fusion Oil Service
When choosing the engine oil, ensure it’s the right kind and look for the API certification seal to ensure it’s safe for all manufacturer’s vehicles. SAE 5W-20 is the recommended engine oil for the 2011 Ford Fusion.
5.3 quarts or 5.0 liters of oil are required for the 2.5-liter engine of a 2010 Ford Fusion. 5.5 quarts (5.7 liters) of oil are needed for the 3.5L engine, whereas the 3.0L engine takes 6 quarts (5.2liters).
Motorcraft premium gold antifreeze and coolant is utilized in a 2010 Ford Fusion. It is recommended that the coolant be replaced every 60,000 miles or so to ensure proper cooling.
Unlike the other engines, the 2010 Ford Fusion includes hydraulic power steering, which doesn’t need power steering fluid. However, if you have a vehicle that uses it, you’ll find it on the driver’s side of the firewall.
So that’s how you reset it. Let me know if you guys have any questions. If you could take a second to share, it helps us out, and I’d appreciate it. So thank you for your time and see you.
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Nick
Hi! Greetings, I'm Nick, an automotive technician and a vehicle enthusiast with over a decade of experience working at a dealer service station. I have extensive knowledge of engine oils and lubricants and have helped countless customers maintain their vehicles. As an editor and author of articles on automobiles, I draw on my personal experience and professional training to provide readers with accurate and reliable information. I am passionate about sharing my expertise with others and helping them make informed decisions about their vehicles.