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How To Reset Oil Life/Oil Change Light On Ford F-150

Hey, guys, How are you today? I make this content because I find information on something essential for you to reset your oil life or oil change indicator light on Ford F-150. This guide covers all trim levels and models of the 2011 to 2023 Ford F-150.

So if the engine oil life is less than 10%, you’ll see the Change Engine Oil Soon message on your screen. You must reset the engine oil life interval after your car’s oil change. So let’s do it.

2011-2014 Ford F-150 Oil Life Reset Guide

Okay, I just finished doing an oil service on a 2010 Ford F-150. As you can see on your cluster, it’s got the engine oil change soon indicator; anyway, this is how you reset it after doing an oil service:

With DIC Button

  • First, the ignition needs to be in the on position
  • Hit the SETUP button and keep pushing it until you get to the OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET= NEW screen
  • Once you got that screen, go ahead with pushing and holding the RESET button until oil life goes back to 100%

With Steering Button

Time needed: 3 minutes

In this section, I will show you how to reset the oil change reminder on the Ford F150. We’re gonna be using the cluster display along with the keys to the left-hand side of the steering wheel. It’s pretty simple, so all you have to do is:

  1. Turn on the car without starting the engine

    If your vehicle has an ignition button, press the START/STOP button once without step on the brake pedal

  2. Go to the Main Menu

    Okay, so now you gotta go over to the main menu by pressing the ◄ left button

  3. Scroll to the SETTINGS

    Then you scroll down with the down button to get to SETTINGS

  4. Press the ► button

    Once you to settings use the right ► button to get into that menu

  5. Find and select VEHICLE

    Then use the down button to get the VEHICLE and then push to the right which gets you into that menu

  6. Select OIL LIFE RESET

    So once you get the oil life reset, you hit one more to the right, and then you can set it to what you would like it to be

  7. Choose the oil life value

    In this sub-menu, you can set the value of your vehicle’s oil life

  8. Hold down the OK button

    So when getting to the percentage you want, push the OK button in and hold it until it says reset complete

2015-2018 Ford F-150 Oil Change Light Reset Procedure

There are 3 methods to reset the oil life on this year’s model. It all depends on the type of screen of your vehicle, so make sure you choose the right screen.

With Display Type 1

  • Turn the key in the second position or press the START button once
  • Find SETTINGS by using the down arrow button
  • Press the OK button to get into that menu
  • Then you go to the VEHICLE
  • Then you select the OIL LIFE RESET
  • Now press and hold the OK button to perform the oil life reset

With Display Type 2

  • Get in the car and turn it on
  • Press the left button a few times to get back to the main menu
  • Once you’re on the main menu, you’ll enter into DISPLAY MODE
  • Then scroll up or down until you get to the ENGINE INFORMATION
  • Once you’re on that screen you can hold OK to reset the oil life
  • Once the bar fills, you’ll see it reset to 100%, and you’re good to go

With Display Type 3

  • Put the car to the on position
  • By using the keypad on the left side of the steering wheel, you’re going gonna get to the main menu where it has the six options at the top and you’re gonna scroll to the TRUCK INFO
  • Select the ENGINE INFORMATION and that will brings you right to the Oil Life with the engine idle hours
  • Now you’re going to simply push and hold OK until it says 100%

Resetting Oil Life in 2019-2020 Ford F150

Like the previous model, all the methods below also use the navigation buttons on the steering wheel to access the menus in the cluster.

Cluster Type 1

  • Power on the vehicle by pushing the START button one time
  • From the main menu, you’re going to scroll all the way to the SETTINGS
  • And then you’re going to scroll down and select ADVANCED SETTINGS
  • Get it better if you select VEHICLE
  • Then you’re going to scroll through this menu until you get to OIL LIFE RESET
  • Finally, push and hold OK till it says 100%

Cluster Type 2

  • Push the START button one time, and this will power on the accessories
  • Hit the left button so it should bring you to the main menu
  • Go to SETTINGSVEHICLE and then select OIL LIFE RESET
  • Press and hold the OK button to perform the oil life reset

How To Reset Oil Light on 2021-2022 Ford F-150

In this section, we will explain how to reset oil life on the latest generation of Ford F-150. There are 3 methods with 3 different screen types here. So let’s go for it.

With 4.2 Inch Display

  • The first step in the process is to push the START button once
  • Press the MENU button to bring you to the main menu
  • Navigate through the screen until you get to the TRUCK INFO
  • Select OIL LIFE and then RESET OIL LIFE
  • Finally, press and hold the OK button

With 8 Inch Display

  • Push the START button once to power on the accessories
  • Then on the steering wheel, you’re going to hit the MENU button
  • Navigate through the menu and go down to SETTINGS
  • Then you’re gonna scroll down to VEHICLE MAINTENANCE and hit OK
  • Select OIL LIFE
  • Finally, push and hold OK to reset the oil life

With 12 Inch Display

  • Turn on your car
  • Press the MENU button
  • Scroll all the way through the menu to the TRUCK INFO
  • Select the ENGINE INFORMATION and that will bring you to the Oil Life
  • Now press and hold the OK button until it says 100%

For your info, this operation work for the twelfth, thirteenth, and fourteenth generations of the Ford F-150 (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years).

Does FordPass calculate oil life in my F-150?

How often do you have an oil change? You can find out using the FordPass app. You may discover that information and learn how it’s computed in the next section.

FordPass is a smartphone app that provides several additional functions and car data. One of the cool things about the FordPass app does the information it gives you about your vehicle, such as how much gas is in the tank, where it’s located, and even what the oil life is. 

Like many of Ford’s, this F-150 is equipped with an intelligent oil life monitor. The reason why that’s a good thing to have is because the need for an oil change is a little bit more complex than how many miles it’s been driven since the last one. This oil life monitor can measure how hard and how much the engine works in addition to the distance travel. 

Let’s say that you have four idle passengers every time you drive. You might go the same distance, but now your car is heavier, your engine has to work harder to move that additional weight, or let’s say you spend a lot of time in heavy traffic. You might not go very far, but your engine is still running. To use the FordPass app to see how much oil life is left, hop on the vehicle icon, and it’ll show up in your vehicle section.

FAQ – Ford F150 Service

What type of oil does Ford recommend for the 2018 F150?

Depending on the engine type, Ford recommends 5W-20 or 5W-30 oil for the 2018 F-150. You should use 5W-30 synthetic oil in the 2.7L and 3.5L engines. 5W-20 synthetic oil for the 3.3L and the 5.0L engines, and SAE 5W-30 for the 3.0L diesel engine.

How many quarts of oil does a 2019 F150 take?

The F150 with 2.7L, 3.3L, and 3.5L engine displacements each has a 6-quart oil capacity with a filter. While 6.4 quarts for the 3.0L diesel and 8.8 quarts for the 5.0L engine.

How much transmission fluid do I need?

If you remove the torque converter, you’ll only need 13.9 quarts of transmission fluid.

What Is P04DB Code mean?

If you get a P04DB code on your Ford car, you should have it checked out by a reputable auto repair shop because crankcase ventilation is a possible problem.

When should I replace my engine coolant?

Look at the coolant; if it’s rusty, the rust inhibitor has broken down, and you’ll need to change it. The truck’s antifreeze has to be replaced about every 30,000 miles.

So that’s how you reset the oil life light on the Ford F-150 after an oil change. Hopefully, this content has helped you out, and if you got any questions about it, please put them in the comments section below. So thanks for stopping by, and have a great day.

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.

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