How to reset oil life on a 2022 ford escape

For some, an oil change is like heading to the dentist: inconvenient but necessary.

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2020-2021 Models
2018-2019 Models
2000-2017 Models
How often do you change oil in 2022 Ford Escape?
Why is my car saying I need an oil change when I just got one?

Today’s newer-tech engines using synthetic oil are engineered to go anywhere from 7,500 to 15,000 miles between oil changes. Thanks to more exacting standards in engine-building technology, the quality of the synthetic oils has improved. And there’s another factor: more than half of today’s new cars have monitoring systems that give you a heads-up when it’s time to change the oil.

Your driving style and needs can also affect how often you need to change your oil. If you just drive around town and put 6,000 miles or so on the odometer every six months, you might change the oil twice a year. If you do a lot of highway or long-distance running or operate your vehicle in sandy or dusty surroundings like the deserts of Nevada or Arizona, you might be a candidate for more frequent changes.

Once upon a time, local service stations and Quick-Lube franchisees recommended changing traditional oil and oil filters every 3,000 miles. That was mostly a marketing ploy. Lately, with the use of synthetic blends and full synthetic oils, owners are now able to push out or extend the vehicle’s oil life further to 10,000 miles or even as much as 15,000 miles.

Regular maintenance won’t just keep your car running well, it’ll help protect your car’s value over time. For more ways to do this, see How to Maintain the Value of Your Car.

First, turn on the Ford Escape and find the display controls on the steering wheel. Use them to navigate to the Settings tab in the cars digital interface. Then, select the Vehicle tab and go down to the Oil Life option. When Youre hovering over the Oil Life button, push and hold down the OK button. Do so until a notification appears on the screen, confirming that the oil change alert has been reset. If the notification says that the reset has been canceled, repeat the process. If nothing happens, consult Your ownership manual and follow the exact procedure outlined there. If that doesnt prove successful, Youll likely need to take the vehicle to a professional to get it diagnosed.

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robert September 23, 2020

How do i do that

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William C. April 10, 2020

To reset the oil turn the ignition on and press the brake pads and alternator back and forth for 3 seconds.

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Randy L. April 13, 2020

To reset oil change in ford, turn the ignition to run without starting the engine. Then press the setup button until this shows up; oil life x*x% hold reset = new. Then press and hold the reset button for two seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100% and then "oil life set to 100%" is displayed.

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ford owner June 16, 2022

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The Ford Escape will display an “Oil Change Required” or “Change Engine Oil Soon” message on the instrument panel whenever the vehicle has travelled about 3,000 miles since the last oil reset. Once you have had maintenance service performed on the vehicle, use these steps to reset the oil life.

2020-2021 Models

Press the “Engine Start/Stop” button once without holding the brake. Do not start the engine.
Press the ☰ “Menu” button on the steering wheel to display the menu options.
Use the ▲▼ arrows on the steering wheel to highlight “Settings“. Press OK to select.
Use the ▲▼ arrows to highlight “Oil Life“. Press “OK” to select.
Press and hold the “OK” button for about 3 seconds. This should complete the reset.

2018-2019 Models

Using the directional pad on the steering wheel, highlight “Settings“, then press OK to select.
Arrow down to “Vehicle“, then press OK to select.
Arrow down to “Oil Life Reset“, then press OK to select.
Press and hold the “OK” button. You should see a message on the display that indicates the oil reset was successful.

2000-2017 Models

For key ignition models, start with the ignition “Off“. For push button models, press the “Engine Start/Stop” button once to turn on the electronics. Do not start the engine.
Press and hold both the gas and brake pedals simultaneously.
For key ignition modules, turn the key to the “On” position. Do not start the engine. Ignore this step if you have a push button model.
Continue holding both the gas and brake for about 20 seconds. You should see a message appear on the display that says the “Service: Oil reset in prog.“.
Once the display says “Service: Oil reset complete“, you’re done. You have successfully reset the oil life.

I hope this tutorial has helped you with the steps on how to reset the “Oil Change Required” and “Change Engine Oil Soon” notification on your Ford Escape. Please feel free to share your experience in the comments section.

How often do you change oil in 2022 Ford Escape?

How often does a 2022 Ford Escape need an Oil Change? An oil change is one of the most basic and vital services for your vehicle. Synthetic oil normally should be changed each 7,500 - 10,000 miles. Ford endorses getting your 2022 Ford Escape oil & filter changed each 3,000-5,000 miles for conventional oil.

Why is my car saying I need an oil change when I just got one?

If your oil light stays on even after changing your engine oil, you're going to want to check the sensor first to rule out a malfunctioning sensor as the cause. Dirt and other particles can make their way into the oil pump, causing the sensor to falsely identify oil issues.