How to Reset the Oil Life on a Ford Fiesta

Steps from the 2019 Ford Fiesta owner's manual (vehicles equipped with the oil change indicator).

  1. Switch the ignition on without starting the engine.
  2. Fully press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time.
  3. Keep both pedals fully pressed.
  4. After three seconds, wait for a message saying the reset is in progress.
  5. After 25 seconds, a message confirms the reset is complete.
  6. Release the pedals and switch the ignition off.

Source: 2019 Ford Fiesta owner's manual, PDF page 189. 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.

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