How to Reset the Oil Life on a Ford Ranger

Steps from the 2026 Ford Ranger owner's manual.

Press the menu button on the steering wheel to open the instrument cluster display main menu.
Select Vehicle Maintenance.
Select Oil Life.
Press and hold the OK button until the system reset conformation appears.

Only reset the oil life monitoring system after changing the engine oil and oil filter.

Source: 2026 Ford Ranger owner's manual, PDF page 418. 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.

Confirm with your own manual, dipstick or door-jamb label.
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