OIL RESET HQ

Ford

F-150

Oil life reset & oil change capacity

Engines covered

4.6L V8 · 5.4L V8 · 5.0L V8 · 3.5L EcoBoost · 2.7L EcoBoost · 3.5L EcoBoost · 5.0L V8

Model years

1997–20192020–2026

RESET STEPS

Ford Pedal Sequence · covers model years 1997–2019

Ford & Lincoln, roughly 2004–2019 (F-150, Explorer, Escape, Fusion, Mustang…)

  1. 1

    Close all doors and turn the ignition to ON/RUN without starting the engine.

  2. 2

    Fully press and release the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time (some years: accelerator alone). Hold about 2 seconds.

  3. 3

    Repeat for a total of 3 cycles within 10 seconds. Watch the cluster for the oil-life reset message or a flashing oil light.

  4. 4

    Wait a few seconds, then start the engine and confirm 100% oil life.

Oil needed for an oil change

6.0–7.7 qt (5.7–7.3 L)

Capacity with a new filter. Verify the exact amount and oil grade (viscosity) in your owner's manual before filling.

Type of oil

5W-20 synthetic blend

Oil filter part number

Motorcraft FL-820S (V8) · FL-500S / FL-400S

Common factory part numbers — the right filter can vary by engine. Verify before buying.

Where to buy

These open the store's search for that exact part, at the store's listed price. disclosure.

RESET STEPS

Ford Instrument Cluster / SYNC Menu · covers model years 2020–2026

Ford & Lincoln, roughly 2020 and newer

  1. 1

    Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to ON/RUN.

  2. 2

    Use the steering-wheel controls to open the instrument cluster menu, then go to SETTINGS → MAINTENANCE (or OIL LIFE).

  3. 3

    Select RESET OIL LIFE and confirm.

  4. 4

    Verify the cluster now reads 100% oil life.

Oil needed for an oil change

6.0–7.7 qt (5.7–7.3 L)

Capacity with a new filter. Verify the exact amount and oil grade (viscosity) in your owner's manual before filling.

Type of oil

5W-30 full synthetic (EcoBoost) · 5W-20 / 0W-20 (others)

Oil filter part number

Motorcraft FL-500S · FL-910S (EcoBoost 4-cyl)

Common factory part numbers — the right filter can vary by engine. Verify before buying.

Where to buy

These open the store's search for that exact part, at the store's listed price. disclosure.

BEFORE YOU START

  • Only reset the oil life after a real oil and filter change.
  • Warm oil is hot — let the engine cool a few minutes before draining.
  • Reset resets the internal interval timer; it doesn't change what's in the sump.