These instructions apply to the Ford EcoSport Mk1 (B515) 2014-2022.
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After an oil-and-filter change, the service / oil-change message on your Ford EcoSport (B515, 2014–2022) stays on until you clear it. It is a maintenance reminder, not a fault warning — the car counts the distance and time since the last reset and displays the message when the interval is used up. Ford uses a simple pedal routine on the EcoSport to zero it, so you can do the reset from the driver’s seat with no dealer tool.
What the Service Message Means
The EcoSport’s oil-change reminder is a fixed-interval counter. It tracks distance and time from the last reset and shows the service message once the interval is up; it does not sample the condition of the oil itself. That is why the message keeps appearing after you have changed the oil — the counter still holds the old figures until it is manually reset. It also means the reminder is not a fault light. A genuine fault (oil pressure, engine management, charging, brakes) shows its own dedicated symbol, usually in red or amber, and stores a code — the pedal routine below does nothing to that kind of warning.
Getting Ready
Only reset once the service is actually done — the reminder is what tells you when the next change is due.
- Park on level ground with the handbrake set and the transmission in P (or in gear for a manual).
- Switch the ignition on but do not start the engine — the routine only works with the ignition on and the engine off.
- You need no tools and no diagnostic equipment — just the two pedals.
Resetting with the Pedals
- Switch the ignition on but do not start the engine.
- Fully depress both the accelerator and the brake pedals together and hold them.
- After about 3 seconds, ‘Reset in progress’ appears.
- Keep holding — after about 25 seconds, ‘Reset completed’ shows.
- Release both pedals and switch the ignition off.
If it doesn’t take, repeat the procedure.
If the Message Stays
The pedal routine is timing-sensitive, so a failed attempt is almost always down to how the pedals are held. Check these before trying again:
- Pedals not fully down — press both to the floor and hold them there for the full time; ease off either one and the timer restarts.
- Engine started — it must be ignition-on only; if the engine is running, switch off and retry.
- Released too early — keep holding right through ‘Reset completed’, not just when ‘Reset in progress’ first appears.
- Ignition not fully on — make sure the dash is fully lit (engine off) before you press the pedals.
If it still will not complete, switch the ignition fully off, wait a moment, then turn it back on and repeat the routine from the start.
What Happens Next
When the display shows ‘Reset completed’ and you release the pedals, the service / oil-change message clears and the interval starts counting again from full. The change is immediate and holds through switching the car off. If the message is back the next time you start up, the routine did not finish — run through it again, holding both pedals flat for the full duration.
How Often It Comes Up
Reset the EcoSport’s reminder once per scheduled oil-and-filter service, and only after the work is finished. How far apart those services fall depends on your engine, oil grade and driving conditions, and Ford may set a shorter interval for severe use in some markets — so follow the schedule in your owner’s handbook rather than a fixed mileage figure. One service, one reset.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reset the service light on a Ford EcoSport?
Ignition on (engine off), fully press the accelerator and brake together, hold ~3s for ‘Reset in progress’, keep holding ~25s for ‘Reset completed’, then release.
Do I need a Ford diagnostic tool?
No — the pedal routine resets it from the driver’s seat.
Why won’t it complete?
Both pedals must be flat to the floor for the full time, with the engine off — not running. Ease off either pedal and the timer resets.
Does this clear a warning light?
No — it only clears the service reminder, not a fault light.
Is the service message a fault?
No — it is a scheduled-maintenance prompt based on distance and time. A genuine fault shows its own warning symbol and stores a trouble code.
Does the reset check the oil condition?
No. The counter only tracks the interval; it never measures the oil, so always change the oil and filter before resetting.
If a warning symbol (not the service message) is lit, look the code up on autodtcs.com. Changing the battery too? See our EcoSport battery guide.
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