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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012EXPLORER FWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCESERVICE REMINDER INDICATORSMAINTENANCE REQUIRED LAMP/INDICATORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Explorer FWD V6-3.5L
Maintenance Required Lamp/Indicator: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Explorer FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Service and Repair
Message Center Configuration
Oil Life Reset And Start Value With Message Center
NOTE: The oil life calculation is set at a maximum of approximately 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 180 days.
1. From the setup menu press and release the RESET button to display HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL.
2. Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%.
3. The message center displays OW LIFE SET TO 100%.
4. Once the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO 100% release the RESET button then press and release the RESET button to reduce the start value (10% for each button press).
Oil Life Reset And Start Value Without Message Center
NOTE: Oil life calculation is set at a maximum of approximately 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 180 days.
NOTE: All message center functions are carried out using the single stem reset button in the Instrument Cluster (IC).
1. Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to scroll through the information displays until the message center displays HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL.
2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for approximately 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO 100%.
3. Once OIL LIFE SET TO 100% is displayed press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for more than 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%.
4. Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to reduce the start value (10% for each button press).
5. Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to exit the procedure.
Oil Life Reset And Start Value With Message Center
NOTE: The oil life calculation is set at a maximum of approximately 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 180 days.
1. From the setup menu press and release the RESET button to display HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL.
2. Press and hold the RESET button for 2 seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%.
3. The message center displays OW LIFE SET TO 100%.
4. Once the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO 100% release the RESET button then press and release the RESET button to reduce the start value (10% for each button press).
Oil Life Reset And Start Value Without Message Center
NOTE: Oil life calculation is set at a maximum of approximately 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 180 days.
NOTE: All message center functions are carried out using the single stem reset button in the Instrument Cluster (IC).
1. Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to scroll through the information displays until the message center displays HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL.
2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for approximately 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO 100%.
3. Once OIL LIFE SET TO 100% is displayed press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for more than 2 seconds until the message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%.
4. Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to reduce the start value (10% for each button press).
5. Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to exit the procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.