How to reset the 5000km maintenance reminder for the Ford Escort?

[Kristin]

Method to reset the 5000km maintenance reminder for the Ford Escort: Click on the General-Settings on the central control screen, find the "Information" option, press and hold the information button without releasing, wait for a keyboard interface to appear, enter 75315908 and confirm, then the maintenance reminder will be cleared. A prompt will appear indicating that the current maintenance reminder has been reset, just click ok. However, it is recommended to regularly maintain the car, otherwise the service life of the car will be significantly shortened. Below is an introduction to the maintenance cycle for the Ford Escort: 1. Ford Escort 5000km maintenance items: The first maintenance is at 5000km, followed by maintenance every 10,000km. Mainly includes changing the engine oil and oil filter, checking the battery, brake pedal and parking brake, brake pads and brake discs, brake fluid, clutch fluid, tires and tire pressure, lights, horn, wipers and washers, and checking the vehicle's electronic systems; 2. Ford Escort 15000km maintenance items: Mainly changing the engine oil and oil filter, replacing the air conditioning filter if necessary, checking the battery, brake pedal and parking brake, brake pads and brake discs, brake fluid, clutch fluid, tires and tire pressure, lights, horn, wipers and washers; 3. Ford Escort 25000km maintenance items: Mainly changing the engine oil, oil filter, replacing the air conditioning filter if necessary, checking the drive belt, exhaust pipe and mounting parts, battery, air filter element, brake pedal and parking brake, brake pads and brake discs, brake fluid, clutch fluid, brake pipes and hoses, steering wheel, steering linkage and steering gear housing, drive shaft sleeves, suspension ball joints and dust covers, front suspension and rear suspension, tires and tire pressure, lights, horn, wipers and washers, and the amount of air conditioning refrigerant.

[OMaximus]

I recently encountered the issue of resetting the 5,000 km maintenance reminder for the Ford Escort, and looking back, the operation was actually quite simple. First, make sure the car is parked in a safe place with the engine off, but the key turned to the ACC or ON position (just enough for the dashboard lights to come on). Then, press and hold the 'OK' button on the steering wheel or the control knob next to the dashboard for a few seconds until the menu options pop up on the screen. Use the buttons to navigate to the 'Settings' or 'Maintenance' menu, find the 'Maintenance Reminder Reset' option, select it, and press 'OK' to confirm. The system will display 'Reset Completed,' and then you can turn off the ignition. At first, I didn't pay attention to the exact steps, but the manual or online videos often have diagrams to guide you. If it doesn’t work, the system might need initialization, so it’s advisable to regularly check if the buttons are functioning smoothly to avoid jamming. Remember, after resetting the maintenance light, make sure to schedule regular maintenance at the 4S shop to keep the engine running smoothly and extend the car’s lifespan.