OIL RESET HQ

Mercury

Mountaineer

Oil life reset & oil change capacity

Engines covered

4.0L V6 · 4.6L V8

Model years

2002–2010

RESET STEPS

Ford Pedal Sequence · covers model years 2002–2010

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

5.0–6.0 qt (4.7–5.7 L)

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

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.