Hey there, Ford fam! If you have a Ford Edge and you’ve changed the oil in it, you need to reset the oil life light monitor. So in this post, I will show you step-by-step how to do that.
The oil life monitoring systems consider things like idle time, startup temperatures, warm-up cycles, and distance and time. This big giant algorithm determines what the best for this particular time frame of this vehicle is. So let’s hop over to it.
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Time needed: 3 minutes
Alright, we’re in a Ford Edge. This one is 2017, and we’re going to be resetting the oil life and we’re going to be utilizing the directional pad on the left of the steering wheel. So here’s what we’re going to do:
The first step in the process is to push the START button down on the right side of the steering column you’re going to push that two times without stepping on any pedal
Once the instrument cluster powers up, you can go ahead and push OK to forward through the yellow messages and clear any message
Then you’re going to look for the main menu on the left display, and you’re going to scroll down to SETTINGS and hit OK
Next, find and hit OK on VEHICLE
Now I’m gonna scroll down till we get to OIL LIFE RESET and select it
To reset it you simply push and hold the OK on 100%, and you’re done
For your info, this operation work for the first and second generations of the Ford Edge (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years).
The software-based Ford Intelligent Oil Life Monitor can determine if you need to change your oil after a year. This system considers your driving habits, climate, and other conditions to calculate the appropriate oil change interval. Your vehicle’s recommended oil change interval will depend on these operating characteristics and the time you take to change your oil. To prolong the life of your car, you should follow the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule.
If your vehicle has an indicator on the dash that says “Low Engine Oil,” you should check the oil level regularly to keep the engine running smoothly. Oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle’s engine, and if you’re driving one with low oil levels, you could be causing significant damage to your engine. Fortunately, the Ford Intelligent Oil Life system has some helpful tools to help you do it yourself, saving you a lot of money in the long run.
The engine’s oil life is directly related to the operating temperature, and the oil temperature varies with driving conditions. For example, extreme short trips generate enough oil and water to cause significant engine wear and tear. Lower temperatures mean high contamination. This feature can automatically adjust the service interval based on the engine’s operating characteristics and the driver’s driving habits. For example, if your engine is experiencing a prolonged period of cold weather, the indicator will tell you that it needs an oil change in the next 5,000 miles.
Specifically, 6.0 quarts of oil are required for the 2013 Ford Edge with the 3.5L/3.7L Duratec engines. However, 5.7 quarts of oil are needed for the 2.0L EcoBoost engine.
If you own a 2011 Ford Edge, you may only use oil that has the API Certification Seal. Ford recommends SAE 0W-30 oil for the EcoBoost engine and SAE 5W-20 oil for the Duratec engine.
So that’s how you reset oil life or oil change light in your Ford Edge. Now the operation is complete. Congratulations on resetting your oil life monitor. I hope this content was helpful and informative to you. If you have any questions or need advice, email me. I’ll be more than happy to talk to anybody about anything. Thanks for stopping in, and I’ll see you at the next one.
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