These instructions apply to the Ford Explorer Mk5 (U502) 2011-2019.
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The 2011–2019 Ford Explorer (U502) uses the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, which you reset from the information display with the steering-wheel buttons after each oil change. This is the US-market procedure.
- Switch the ignition ON (engine off) and open the information-display menu with the steering-wheel 5-way controls.
- Select Settings, then Vehicle (dual-LCD cluster) or Convenience (base 4.2-inch cluster), then Oil Life Reset.
- With Percent Oil Life shown, press and hold OK until it resets to 100%.
FAQ
When should I reset it?
After every oil and filter change; the interval runs up to a year or 10,000 miles.
What oil does it take?
5W-20 on the 3.5L V6 (6.0 qt), 5W-30 on the 2.0L and 3.5L EcoBoost (5.7–6.0 qt).
Does the 2.3L EcoBoost use the same reset?
Yes — the 2.3L (from 2016) resets the same way through the Settings menu.
If your Explorer stores a fault code with the warning light, look it up on autodtcs.com.
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