Ford Ranger comes with onboard system that tracks the mileage and oil life. The oil life has a percentage which reduces as the mileage increases. Once the vehicle is due for an oil change(oil life will be 0%), new engine oil and oil filter is required and after the oil life needs to be reset.
Ford Ranger Oil life reset can be done following the steps below.
Models without Driver information button
- Make sure the Engine and Ignition is OFF.
- Press Both The Brake And Accelerator Pedals At The Same Time Turn the IGNITION ON. Continue Press the Brake and Accelerator Pedal for 20 Seconds until the OIL LIGHT Flashing and the Oil Lamp Will Illuminate.
- Release The Brake And Gas Pedals.
- Turn Ignition Off. Oil Reset Is Complete.
Models with Driver information button
- Turn the Ignition On. Don’t start the engine.
- Press the Left Arrow to Display the Menu.
- Use Down Arrow then Select SETTINGS, the Press OK Button.
- Press the right arrow button, then from this menu scroll to the VEHICLE
- Press the right arrow button, then from this menu scroll to OIL LIFE RESET. Then Press OK BUTTON
- After you select the the OIL LIFE RESET the remaining PERCENT OIL LIFE is displayed.
- While the Percent Oil life is displayed. HOLD and Press the OK BUTTON, until the Oil Life Reset to 100%.
- Turn Ignition OFF. Oil Reset is complete.
For more information about Ford ranger oil life reset, check out the owner’s manual