--- title: "How to Reset Oil Life on a Ford F-150" description: "How the Ford F-150 oil life reset specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. Reset the oil life or maintenance reminder on the Ford F-150 in 5 steps, using only the controls already in the car. No scan tool needed." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/oil-reset" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a Ford F-150 The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Ford F-150 oil life reset specification changed by year? | Model years | Reset procedure | | --- | --- | | [2021-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/oil-reset) | 5 steps | | [2015-2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/oil-reset) | 5 steps | | [2012-2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/oil-reset) | 4 steps | ## Full specifications by generation The oil life reset on a Ford F-150 is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2021-2025 Ford F-150 Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/oil-reset) - [2015-2020 Ford F-150 Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/oil-reset) - [2012-2014 Ford F-150 Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/oil-reset) ## Ford F-150 oil life reset: common questions ### How do you reset the oil life on a Ford F-150? 5 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 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 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. Wording differs between the 8-in and 12.3-in clusters and again on the 2024 facelift, but the path is always the cluster's Settings/Vehicle menu with a long-press of OK. ## Sources - [2022 Ford F-150 Owner's Manual (Ford service content), capacities and specifications](https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/owner_information/2022-Ford-F-150-Owners-Manual-version-1_om_EN-US_10_2021.pdf) - [F150gen14 forum, 2021 5.0L 5W-30 / 7.7-qt sump change discussion (owner's manual excerpts)](https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/2021-v8-oil-capacity.4358/) - [NHTSA recall 24V-635 chronology, 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost intake valves](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RMISC-24V635-2546.pdf) - [Astro Ford / NHTSA, F-150 recall hub (driveshaft, trailer brake, axle, EBB campaigns)](https://www.astroford.com/recalls/ford-f-150-recalls.htm) - [Car and Driver, Ford EcoBoost intake-valve engine failure recall](https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a62044486/ford-f150-bronco-explorer-edge-lincoln-nautilus-aviator-engine-failure-recall/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2023 Ford F-150 EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2023_Ford_F150.shtml) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2022 Ford F-150 OE fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/ford/f-150/2022/) - [Cars.com, 2021 F-150 towing capacities breakdown (14,000-lb max)](https://www.cars.com/articles/breaking-down-the-2021-ford-f-150s-towing-capacities-433112/) - [Motorcraft, MERCON ULV automatic transmission fluid (10R80)](https://www.motorcraft.com/us/en_us/home/our-products/chemicals-and-lubricants/transmission-fluid/mercon-ulv-automatic-transmission-fluids.html/100) ## Find your exact F-150 - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012) More Ford F-150 guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/common-problems) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.