How to reset oil light on 2015 ford escape

Ford Escape Guide: Resetting Your Oil Change Indicator System

By Product Expert | Posted in Ford Escape on Thursday, April 23rd, 2020 at 9:54 pm
How to reset oil light on 2015 ford escape

Your Ford Escape may come equipped with an Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor system that helps determine when it’s time for an oil change based on a number of conditions that affect the quality of the oil over time. Resetting your Escape’s Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor promptly after each oil change is key to ensuring your oil life reading is as accurate as possible. You can learn to reset the engine oil change light on your Ford Escape SUV by following these steps. 

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How to reset oil light on 2015 ford escape

Ford Escape Oil Change Indicator Reset Method 

  1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, scroll to ‘Settings’ and press the right arrow button. 
  2. Scroll to ‘Vehicle’ and press the right arrow button. 
  3. Scroll to ‘Oil Life’ and press the right arrow button.  
  4. Press and hold the OK button until a ‘Reset Successful’ message appears. 

NOTE: If the instrument cluster display reads ‘Not Reset’ or ‘Reset Cancelled,’ carefully repeat the procedure.  

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Please note that your engine oil change interval will fluctuate based on your personal driving habits. This interval can last up to one year or 10,000 miles for gas-powered Ford vehicles. For hybrid models, your interval may even exceed 10,000 miles. It is strongly recommended by Ford Motor Company that you perform the oil change within two weeks or 500 miles of the Oil Change Indicator appearing.  

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Last Updated on July 9, 2022 by Nick

Ford Escape is a compact all-terrain vehicle with a sporty design. This car was manufactured by Ford Motor Company in early 2001 and was presented in parallel with the Mazda Tribute. So today, I want to talk about how to reset oil life when the oil change required warning light appears on the Ford Escape.

I just finished the oil change on my Ford Escape. It’s hit about 50,000 kilometers already, and I usually change the oil every 5,000 kilometers. So let’s see what to do to reset the oil life system.

Table of Contents

  • 2013-2019 Ford Escape Oil Change Light Reset Procedure
  • With Steering Button
  • Resetting Oil Life in New Ford Escape (2020-2021)
  • With 4 Inch Display
  • With 6 or 12 Inch Display
  • How does the oil life monitor work?
  • FAQ – Ford Escape Oil Service

2013-2019 Ford Escape Oil Change Light Reset Procedure

Time needed: 3 minutes.

So when you start up your Ford Escape, you got notice that it says oil change required? In this segment, I’ll show you how to get that to go away; it’s straightforward and only takes a couple of steps. So now I’ll walk you through it.

  1. Turn on the car but don’t start it

    So with your foot off the brake push the button START button one time

  2. Depress and hold the GAS and BRAKE pedals simultaneously

    Step on the brake and the gas pedal and hold it to the floor and you’ll see it’s going into service oil reset in progress

  3. Continue holding both pedals until the “Service: Oil Reset Complete” appears on the display

    The oil change reminder indicator will turn off. This confirms that the reset procedure has been correctly completed

  4. Release the pedals

    Once it says it’s reset then you can let off the brake and the gas pedal

  5. Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset

    Done!

With Steering Button

Now we’re gonna be using the navigation button on our left-hand side of the steering wheel to reset the oil life. So the way you do this is:

  • Turn on the ignition without starting the vehicle
  • Press the ◄ until you get to the main menu

How to reset oil light on 2015 ford escape

  • Go to the SETTINGS menu and press ► to enter
  • Select VEHICLE and then OIL LIFE RESET
  • Finally, hold down the OK button to reset the oil life

Resetting Oil Life in New Ford Escape (2020-2021)

Now we are going to walk through the process of resetting the oil life monitor on a 2020 Ford Escape. It’s really simple and easy to do. So the first thing we’ll do is:

With 4 Inch Display

  • Once you’ve got inside the vehicle you’re going to push the START button one time
  • Go to the SETTINGS by using the ▲or▼ button on the steering wheel

How to reset oil light on 2015 ford escape

  • Press the ☰ MENU button to get into the sub-menu
  • Scroll down and select VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
  • Find and then select OIL LIFE
  • Finally, hold the OK button and it’ll reset the oil life to 100%

With 6 or 12 Inch Display

  • Without putting your foot on the brake, push the START button once to turn it on
  • Press the ☰ MENU button to get into the main menu
  • Highlight the SETTINGS menu by using the toggle
  • Press OK to enter the menu
  • Scroll down and select OIL LIFE
  • Press and hold the OK button to perform an oil life reset

For your info, this operation work for the third and fourth generations of the Ford Escape (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years). For the order moels, you can reach I here.

How does the oil life monitor work?

Did you know your vehicle can help you get the most out of your oil between changes? That’s because your car’s Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor uses the actual engine and operating conditions to calculate when you need an oil change instead of following a preset schedule.

Your car also considers your driving habits to calculate when it’s time to change the oil. Do what’s regarded as regular commuting with some highway driving. You’ll most likely need an oil change somewhere between 7,500 to 10,000 miles if you do moderate trailer towing, a lot of driving on mountainous or off-road conditions, or do a lot of extended idling, between 5,000 to 7,500 miles.

If most of your driving involves short trips in extreme hot or cold weather or trailer towing with maximum loads, your vehicle will remind you to change your oil between 3,000 to 5,000 miles. When you have a 5% oil life left in most cars, you’ll get a message telling you to change your oil soon. When you have 0% oil life left, the message will ask you to get a change now.

Once you get an oil change, remember to reset the system on your instrument panel. If you forget, your car will send you a premature message the next time. Oh, and keep in mind, if it’s been a year since your last oil change, you’ll get a reminder message regardless of your mileage.

FAQ – Ford Escape Oil Service

What type of oil does a 2019 Ford Escape use?

The oil used in the 2019 Ford Escape depends on the engine’s capacity. The oil viscosity for the 1.5L engine is 5W-20. 5W-30 is required for both the 2.0L and 2.5L engines.

When should I change the transmission fluid Ford Escape?

The Ford Escape is equipped with an automated 6-speed powertrain. Depending on use, you should change transmission fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles.

What gear oil should I use in my differential?

75W-140 synthetic gear oil is recommended for Ford Escape. Valvoline SunPower is a brand that you may utilize in this car.

Does Ford use a special power steering fluid?

The handbook recommends Mercon ATF for Ford Escape; however, it is no longer usable. Instead, look for a name-brand ATF that fulfills Mercon V requirements.

So there you go, it’s pretty simple, guys. Now once you start up the car again, the oil change warning light will be gone, and you’re good to go. If you have any questions or anything like that, please feel free to comment, and let me know your questions. Ok, so I look forward to seeing you at the next one. Have a great day, guys.

About The Author

Nick

Hi! Greetings, I'm Nick. I am an automotive technician and a vehicle enthusiast. I'm an expert in the field of engine oils and lubricants. After working at the dealer service station for more than a decade, I was happy to be the editor and author of the articles on automobiles.

How do you reset the oil change light on a Ford Escape?

Oil Change Indicator Reset.
Switch the ignition on. ... .
Fully press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time..
Keep the accelerator and brake pedals fully pressed..
After three seconds, a message displays confirming the reset procedure is in progress..

How do you check the oil on a 2015 Ford Escape?

Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, scroll to 'Settings' and press the right arrow button. Scroll to 'Vehicle' and press the right arrow button. Scroll to 'Oil Life' and press the right arrow button.