Ford EcoSport
Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide
How to change the battery in the
intelligent access key fob for a 2nd generation 2013 to 2021 Ford EcoSport.
2020 EcoSport Key Fob |
Back Side of Smart Fob |
Key Release Button |
This automotive
maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the second
generation 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Ford
EcoSport compact SUV in changing a weak or dead battery in the Intelligent
Access or "smart" key fob remote control.
Owners of other Ford or Lincoln vehicles such as the Fiesta, B-Max, Escape, Edge, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Expedition, Transit, Focus, Mondeo, S-Max, Puma, Kuga, Endura, Everest, Ka, Figo, Endeavour, Aviator, Corsair, Nautilus and Navigator may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The compatible replacement coin cell (also known as a "button" or "watch") battery for the smart key fob for this 2020 EcoSport Titanium is part number CR2450 which is available from various manufacturers such as Panasonic, Duracell, Energizer, Sony and Maxell. Please double check the part number on the old battery in your key fob before ordering a new one. Earlier model years with the standard key fob may instead use the CR2032 battery. If your SUV is equipped with the older style key fob with a metal ignition key, check out this Ford Escape Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide. The tools you may need to access and replace the key fob battery include a standard flat head screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool and a small flat head screwdriver such as from a precision screwdriver set (also known as a "jeweler's screwdriver set"). The first step is to locate the small black plastic release button at the bottom right corner of the smart key fob. |
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Push In Button, Slide Out |
Ignition Key Removed |
Small Notch - Rear Cover |
Push in the release
button and slide out the backup / emergency metal ignition key. Set the ignition key aside in a safe place. Locate the small notch in between the fob assembly and the back cover. |
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Insert Screwdriver |
Blade of Flat Head |
Gently Pry Off Back Cover |
Insert the blade of
the flat head screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool into the slot on the
bottom left of the fob. Very gently pry the rear cover off the back side of the fob assembly. |
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Battery Cover Removed |
Pry Out Old Battery |
Old Battery Removed |
Set the rear cover
aside in a safe place. Use a small flat head screwdriver or your fingernail to gently pry out the old battery from the socket. Try to avoid bending, damaging or breaking the retaining clips. Don't scratch the green circuit board situated below the battery or damage the metal electrical contacts. |
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OEM Panasonic Coin Cell |
"+" Positive Side Up |
Install New Battery |
Orientate the new
battery with the "+" positive side facing up towards you and the "-"
negative side facing down into the socket. The OEM (original equipment manufacturer) battery in the fob for this 2020 EcoSport Titanium was a Panasonic CR2450. Lower the battery into the right side of the socket first. Then gently pop the new battery down below the two black retaining clips on the left side of the socket. Make sure the new battery is fully seated in the socket. |
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Insert Small Tab First |
Pop On Bottom Edge |
Rear Cover Secured |
Line up the rear
cover with the back side of the fob. First, re-insert the small tab on the top edge into place. Then lower the rear edge and push on it to secure the retaining clips. Make sure the rear cover is flush with the rest of the fob housing at every edge. |
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Slide In Ignition Key |
Key Fob Re-Assembled |
Test New Fob Battery |
Replace the
ignition key into its slot.
The key should "click" back securely into place. To test the new battery, stand near your SUV and press the "Unlock" or "Lock" buttons. If the new battery is working properly, you should see the parking lights flashing and also hear the door locks opening and closing. Be sure to write down the battery change in your vehicle's service records. (You shouldn't have to re-program the key fob. Just changing the battery should not clear the original programming from the factory.) For more,
check out all of the
2013-2021 Ford EcoSport DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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