How To Reset Oil Life Light On Ford Taurus (2008-2012)
Last Updated on September 8, 2021 by Nick
Hello bloggers and do-it-yourselfers. This is the best place service here away today’s quick tip. We are going to reset the oil life or oil change required light on the Ford Taurus. I believe we got to use this info, setup, reset buttons in this vehicle.
The simple things actually people enjoy resetting oil life light on this vehicle after an oil change. I’ve done this one before, so they’re pretty much basically all the same just got to figure them out, and they’re all like puzzles. So join me today, and let’s reset it.
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How To Reset Oil Life Light On Ford Taurus (2008-2012)
For your info, this operation work for the fifth and sixth generations of the Ford Taurus (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 model years).
2008-2009 Ford Taurus
- Put on the ignition
- Underneath the steering wheel, you’re gonna see these buttons. So press the SETUP and you can switch through the menu and brings up to the OIL LIFE =% HOLD RESET = NEW
- To reset it I just hold down the RESET button until it goes to 100% and then let it go
2010-2012 Ford Taurus
Time needed: 3 minutes
Alright, today we’re in a 2012 Taurus, and we’re going to be resetting the oil life. Like the previous model, it will be done by using the SETUP and RESET buttons on the instrument panel. So let’s go ahead.
- Turn on the ignition without starting the engine
Don’t start the engine!
- Go to the OIL LIFE screen
Then I’m gonna go and hit the SETUP button till it comes to the OIL LIFE =% HOLD RESET = NEW screen
- Press and hold the RESET button
Once you get that screen you hold down the RESET button until it says a hundred percent and you’re done
So that’s how you reset it. Just do it that way, and you’ll be fine. Anyway, thanks for stopping by, and have a great day. I hope this tip was helpful.
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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.