Resetting the oil change warning light.

drod · 08-11-2006, 11:39 AM

Howdy, I'm new to the Forum, but this is my fourth Explorer.
Truthfully, I liked my '01 a whole bunch better than the '06... It ran better, got twice the milage, this one can't pass a gas station. Probaly not too bad at a buck a gallon, but really not fun at three bucks. And the '01 was much more fun to drive. However. As I approached 4500 miles in this one the change engine oil soon light came on. At 4650 mile the change engine oil required light came on. Changed oil. Can't figure out how to reset the stupid light..
The Garage couldn't help. They said, they heard it was hard. Anybody got a clue? Thanks

*Dan Whitaker* · 08-11-2006, 11:53 AM

You can try disconnecting your negative cable from the battery. This works to clear stored CEL & SEL codes.

I can't garantee it will work but its easy & free

Britjohn · 04-08-2010, 03:40 PM

.) Press the TRIP/RESET button to cycle to "SETUP MENU HOLD RESET".

2.) Now press and hold the button for 2 seconds until "RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK" is displayed, then release.

3.) Imediately press and hold button for 2 more seconds until "Oil 100% RESET IF NEW" is displayed, then release.

4.) Imediately press button once to display "HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL" and release.

5.) Imediately press and hold button for 2 seconds until "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is displayed.

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 04-08-2010, 09:29 PM

welcome

**BrooklynBay** · 04-08-2010, 10:45 PM

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the stock 2006-2010 section.

superinstaller · 12-05-2010, 02:32 PM

Ok the reset button is doing nothing, key is on, im using the reset button next to the setup and info buttons. I have tried everything in the owners manual. What am i missing?

08-11-2006, 11:39 AM	#1
drod Wannabe Elite Explorer Oklahoma City, OK '06 XLT Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Resetting the oil change warning light. Howdy, I'm new to the Forum, but this is my fourth Explorer. Truthfully, I liked my '01 a whole bunch better than the '06... It ran better, got twice the milage, this one can't pass a gas station. Probaly not too bad at a buck a gallon, but really not fun at three bucks. And the '01 was much more fun to drive. However. As I approached 4500 miles in this one the change engine oil soon light came on. At 4650 mile the change engine oil required light came on. Changed oil. Can't figure out how to reset the stupid light.. The Garage couldn't help. They said, they heard it was hard. Anybody got a clue? Thanks

08-11-2006, 11:53 AM	#2
Dan Whitaker One fast putty tat Raytown MO (Kansas City suburb) No Mounty no more. Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,964 Vehicle Specs	You can try disconnecting your negative cable from the battery. This works to clear stored CEL & SEL codes. I can't garantee it will work but its easy & free __________________ P r i c k me, do I not bleed Ford Blue.

04-08-2010, 09:29 PM	#4
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,633 Vehicle Specs	welcome __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12

04-08-2010, 10:45 PM	#5
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,688 Vehicle Specs	Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the stock 2006-2010 section. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

04-08-2010, 03:40 PM	#3
Britjohn Wannabe Elite Explorer Chicago IL 96 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	.) Press the TRIP/RESET button to cycle to "SETUP MENU HOLD RESET". 2.) Now press and hold the button for 2 seconds until "RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK" is displayed, then release. 3.) Imediately press and hold button for 2 more seconds until "Oil 100% RESET IF NEW" is displayed, then release. 4.) Imediately press button once to display "HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL" and release. 5.) Imediately press and hold button for 2 seconds until "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is displayed.

12-05-2010, 02:32 PM	#6
superinstaller Wannabe Elite Explorer columbia,sc 2006 1996 Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 42 Vehicle Specs	Ok the reset button is doing nothing, key is on, im using the reset button next to the setup and info buttons. I have tried everything in the owners manual. What am i missing?