How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a 2012–2014 Ford F-150

Which Ford F-150 model years does this cover?

These oil life reset specifications apply to every Ford F-150 built from 2012 through 2014 — the 12th generation (2009–2014; covered from 2012), full-size pickup (steel body; regular cab, supercab, supercrew). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2012–2014 Ford F-150

• 2012Second year of the modern engine lineup (3.7/5.0/3.5EB/6.2); 6-speed 6R80 on all engines
• 2013Refresh: new grilles, HID-equipped trims, MyFord Touch available, Limited trim returns (22-in wheels)
• 2014Final steel-body year; STX SuperCrew and Tremor (short-bed 3.5L EB sport truck) added

How do you reset the oil life on a 2012–2014 Ford F-150?

4 steps, using only the controls in the car, the full sequence is above.

Do you need a scan tool to reset the oil light on a 2012–2014 Ford F-150?

No. The procedure above uses the vehicle's own controls. A scan tool is only necessary if the reset does not take, which usually points at a different fault.

Why won't the oil light reset on a 2012–2014 Ford F-150?

Almost always a timing problem in the sequence, a step held too briefly, or the ignition in the wrong position. Repeat it exactly, with the engine off and the key in accessory rather than run, unless the steps say otherwise. If your truck has no message center menu: ignition ON (engine off), fully press both accelerator and brake pedals together and hold ~25 seconds until the cluster confirms the reset.