These instructions apply to the Ford Explorer Mk6 (U625) 2020-Present.
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The 2020-and-newer Ford Explorer (U625) uses the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, reset from the instrument-cluster menu with the steering-wheel buttons after each oil change — not the SYNC touchscreen. This is the US-market procedure.
- Ignition ON (engine off). From the cluster main menu, scroll to Settings, then Vehicle.
- Select Hold OK to Reset and press and hold OK until the cluster shows Reset Successful and 100%.
FAQ
Can I reset it from the SYNC screen?
No — on the U625 the oil reset lives in the instrument-cluster Settings menu (steering-wheel buttons), not the touchscreen.
What oil does each engine take?
5W-30 on the 2.3L and 3.0L EcoBoost (5.2–6.0 qt); 0W-20 on the 3.3L hybrid (6.0 qt).
When do I reset it?
After every oil and filter change; the interval runs up to a year or 10,000 miles.
If your Explorer stores a fault code with the warning light, look it up on autodtcs.com.
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