Ford Mustang from year 2011 is equipped with the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor® (IOLM) system which displays a message in the information display at the proper oil change service interval; this interval may be up to one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers). When ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED appears in the information display, it’s time for an oil change; the oil change must be done within two weeks or 500 miles (800 kilometers) of the ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing. The Intelligent Oil Life Monitor® must be reset after each oil change by following the options below depending the model and year of your Mustang.
Ford Mustang Oil reset Option 1
- With the switch in the ON position without starting the vehicle and without pressing the brake nor accelerator.
- Via your menu controls, scroll to SETTINGS.
- Select VEHICLE (Some models, go to Settings, Advanced Settings, then Vehicle).
- Select OIL LIFE RESET.
- Push in and HOLD the OK button until you see, reset 100%.
- Switch the ignition OFF, then START the vehicle. Warning light should be out!
Option 2
- Turn the key to indicator. Do not start the engine. For push button starts, press the button once without starting the engine, then quickly perform the next step.
- For turn key ignitions, press both the gas and brake simultaneously all the way down as far as they will go for about 20 seconds. The display will say “Resetting Oil”. Keep pedals pressed until it says completed.
Option 3
- With the switch in the ON position without starting the vehicle, and without pressing the brake nor accelerator:
- Using the controls located on the left side of the steering wheel, press OK until you reach settings.
- Using the RIGHT arrow, press until VEHICLE is selected.
- Use the RIGHT arrow again, press until OIL LIGHT RESET is selected.
- Press the RIGHT arrow once more, then the current Oil % will appear
- Press and HOLD the OK button. You will visibly see the system Reset to 100%.
The ford Mustang oil life should now be reset.