2008-2021 Ford Kuga Oil Change Minder Oil Life Light Reset Guide
Last Updated on October 17, 2020 by Christ
2008-2021 Ford Kuga Oil Change Minder Oil Life Light Reset Guide – The Ford Kuga is a C-segment Sport Utility Vehicle manufactured by Ford since 2008. Defined by the parent company as a crossover, it is based on the Focus’s platform and the minivan derived from it (the C-MAX).
The car premiered at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007 and then went on sale for Europe from June 2008. The vehicle is offered in several European countries with all-wheel drive (4WD) and front-wheel drive (2WD).
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2008-2021 Ford Kuga Oil Change Minder Oil Life Light Reset Guide
Did you get a Engine Oil Change Due Next Service or Oil Change Required message on your 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Ford Kuga? This means you must immediately perform oil change on your vehicle. Don’t forget to reset the oil minder system afterward. Depending on your vehicle model, here are a few ways to reset the oil life light.
1st Generation (2008-2012)
Time needed: 7 minutes
The first generation of Ford Kuga was marketed from 2008 to 2012. In this generation you can reset the oil life using the gas and brake pedals. Here’s how to do. it:
- Turn on the ignition without starting the engine
If your vehicle has the keyless starting system, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once without pressing the brake pedal
- Depress the Brake and Accelerator pedals at the same time
Fully press both pedals for about 25 seconds
- Keep holding both pedals until a message confirming that the reset is complete appears on the screen
This message confirms that the reset procedure was completed correctly.
- Release the pedals and switch off the ignition
Done!
2nd Generation (2013-2018)
The second generation of Ford Kuga was marketed from 2013 to 2018. There are two ways to reset the oil life in this generation. Depending on your vehicle trim level, here are how to reset the engine oil life on the Ford Kuga second generation.
With Steering Control Button
Follow the steps below if your vehicle is equipped with multi-information display and control buttons on the steering wheel.
- Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position
- Press the ◄ navigation button to enter the menu tab
- Find the SETTINGS menu by using the ▲▼ navigation button and press the OK button to select
- Select VEHICLE SETTINGS
- Select OIL LIFE RESET
- Press and holds the OK button until “Reset Successful” appears on the screen
With Brake & Gas Pedal
Just like in the previous generation, in this generation you can reset the oil life using the gas and brake pedals.
Depress the Brake and Accelerator pedals at the same time. Keep holding both pedals until a message confirming that the reset is complete appears on the screen. Release the pedals and switch off the ignition.
3rd Generation (2019-2021)
The third generation is today’s latest models, this generation was introduced since 2019. In this generation you can reset the oil via the information display. Here’s how to reset the engine oil life on the Ford Kuga third generation:
- Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position
- Press the menu button to enter the main menu
- Find the SETTINGS menu by using the ▲▼ navigation button and press the OK button to select
- Select VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
- Select OIL LIFE
- Press and holds the OK button until “Reset Successful” appears on the screen
These instructions are based on the Ford Kuga owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first, second and third generation of the Ford Kuga (2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article 2008-2021 Ford Kuga Oil Change Minder Oil Life Light Reset Guide can solve your problem. Good Luck!
I have a kuga in the UK, 2018 reg ef18fgm, no oil life setting at all.