How to Reset the Oil Life on a Ford Taurus

1. Use the information display controls on the steering wheel and start from the main menu.
2. Press the right arrow button and scroll to Settings.
3. Press the right arrow button again and scroll to Vehicle.
4. Press the right arrow button again and scroll to Oil Life.
5. Press and hold the OK button until the cluster shows Hold OK to Reset, then Reset Successful.
6. Check that the cluster displays 100% remaining life.

• If the cluster shows Not Reset or Reset Cancelled, repeat the process.
• Reset the monitor after engine oil and filter changes.

Source: 2019 Ford Taurus owner's manual, PDF pages 242, 450. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.