Escapism Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 OK, I see in my manual how to RESET the system. But just for kicks I would like to see where I am at, according to the computer, until the system thinks I need an oil change(percentage or miles or time, whatever it uses). How do I find this information? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Does the vehicle have MFT or no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Titanium (his info) would have MFT. I have one too and have not yet looked for this information, but have thought about it more than once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 It would be found using the left-hand MFT steering wheel control then. I want to say the heading is Vehicle Info or Vehicle Status or something. Gives you info on oil life, sensor status, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 The left steering wheel control works the information screen between the speedo and tach. I have been through all those options and did not see the oil life monitor in there. I suspect you have to use the touch screen in the center of the dashboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 The left steering wheel control works the information screen between the speedo and tach. I have been through all those options and did not see the oil life monitor in there. I suspect you have to use the touch screen in the center of the dashboard. If it's not on there, then it's different than on mine. My Edge has the two separate LCD's, not the single one like the Escape. I don't see anywhere on mine where it would display on the main screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapism Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Thanks to all who have responded. Exactly my point. Where the hell is it !! I mean, come on ford. It would be nice to see how much is left in oil life so I could better plan my trips to the dealer. Just trying to be proactive Ford.!!! Do you see my avatar Ford? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transitman Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 There's a real time oil life monitor in the center of the driver's dash display. It's a 6-digit-digital number located under the top view image of a car. If you want to change your oil every 5000 miles, add 5000 to the original number on the display to determine when your oil is 100% depleted. To determine when the oil is 25% depleted add 1250 to the original number, for 50% depleted add 2500 to the original number and for 75% depleted add 3750 to the original number. If you change your oil every 7000 miles add 7000 for 100%, 1750 for 25%, 3500 for 50% and 5250 for 75%. If you change your oil every 10,000 miles, add 10,000 for 100%, add 2500 for 25%, 5000 for 50% and 7500 for 75%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Very funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapism Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) Wow, impressive transitman. Edited October 23, 2012 by Escapism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajcomputer Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I don't believe it will tell you. There should be a section in the display by the gauges that says system check. That will most likely say "all systems normal". If so it won't tell you until it thinks it's time to change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I don't believe it will tell you. There should be a section in the display by the gauges that says system check. That will most likely say "all systems normal". If so it won't tell you until it thinks it's time to change it. If it doesn't, boo. It does on the MFT systems with dual IP LCD's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapism Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Yeah, I mean the computer is figuring all this out. It knows when you tow, when you have alot of quick trips, temp, all that crap. So mister smarty pants tranzitman says just do simple math. Yeah, been there done that. I was just curious as to when the computer THINKS I need my oil changed, not when I would actually do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I agree, if it is keeping score, why not let us in on how the game is going before the computer decides its time to throw up the 2 minute warning. I'm just a little curious how much money I am "wasting" by changing the oil every 5,000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtenthusiast Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Focus and Escape are the same. Somehow they decided we didn't want to know our oil change status nor instant fuel economy like most other Ford's. It's been a common complaint since the 2012 Focus debut, CS reps suggest to put it on social.ford.com/your-ideas and they still haven't given that function to the 2013's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inswva Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Real time tire pressure monitoring would be nice as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Real time tire pressure monitoring would be nice as well. This I would be onboard with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swine77 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 8,500 miles on my 2013 Escape and no message yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 How is the oil level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajcomputer Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Focus and Escape are the same. Somehow they decided we didn't want to know our oil change status nor instant fuel economy like most other Ford's. It's been a common complaint since the 2012 Focus debut, CS reps suggest to put it on social.ford.com/your-ideas and they still haven't given that function to the 2013's. My '13 Focus does what I described above. It's just one of those little things that one would like to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swine77 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Never checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticobird Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I change my oil every 5,000 miles for peace of mind. It's cheap insurance if you intend to drive your Escape until the wheels fall off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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