--- title: "How to Reset Oil Life on a Ford Fusion" description: "How the Ford Fusion oil life reset specification changed from 2012 to 2020, compared generation by generation. Reset the oil life or maintenance reminder on the Ford Fusion in 4 steps, using only the controls already in the car. No scan tool needed." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/oil-reset" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a Ford Fusion The specification is consistent across every generation we hold data for. ## Has the Ford Fusion oil life reset specification changed by year? | Model years | Reset procedure | | --- | --- | | [2013-2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/oil-reset) | 4 steps | | [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/oil-reset) | 4 steps | ## Full specifications by generation The oil life reset on a Ford Fusion 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. - [2013-2020 Ford Fusion Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/oil-reset) - [2012 Ford Fusion Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/oil-reset) ## Ford Fusion oil life reset: common questions ### How do you reset the oil life on a Ford Fusion? 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 Ford Fusion? 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 Fusion? 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. Menu wording varies slightly by production year and cluster type (analog vs. digital), but the Settings > Vehicle > Oil Life > Reset path is consistent across 2013-2020 per multiple dealer and owner walkthroughs. ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Ford Fusion (Americas), second-generation engine table and recall summary](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_(Americas)) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2013-2018 Ford Fusion oil capacity & viscosity by engine code](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/ford/fusion/) - [Ford dealer service content, Fusion capacities & specifications (6F35 ATF, coolant, brake fluid)](https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/vdirsnet/OwnerManual/Home/Content?variantid=2973) - [NHTSA recall 12V-551, 1.6L EcoBoost engine/cooling fire risk](https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/In-Gear/2012/1202/Ford-recalls-89-000-Escapes-Fusions-for-fire-risk) - [NHTSA recall 17V-209 / 17S09, 1.6L EcoBoost coolant level sensor](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCMN-17V209-3326.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 19V-362 / 19S16, shift cable bushing](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCMN-19V362-9180.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 22V-413 / 22S43, shift cable bushing (expanded)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCLRPT-22V413-2380.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 19V-632 / 19S26, steering gear motor bolt corrosion](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCLRPT-19V632-3962.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 20V-177 / 20S15, door latch](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V177-3275.PDF) - [Edmunds, 2013 Ford Fusion Specs & Features (fuel tank, curb weight)](https://www.edmunds.com/ford/fusion/2013/features-specs/) - [Ford Fusion bolt pattern / lug torque guide](https://www.kipardoracing.com/ford-fusion-bolt-pattern-guide-2006-2020-wheel-sizes-offset-compatibility-fitment-specs/) ## Find your exact Fusion - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012) More Ford Fusion guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/common-problems) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.