Ford Escape
Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide
How to change the battery in the key fob
remote control for a 2013 to 2016 Ford Escape SUV with the part number.
 2015 Escape Key Fob |
 Back of Remote Control |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the 3rd generation (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and maybe also
the revised 2017 model year) Ford Escape SUV in changing the battery
in the key fob remote control. Owners of other Ford or Lincoln vehicles such as the Focus, Fusion, C-Max, Mustang, Fiesta, Transit Connect, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Expedition, Taurus, F-150, EcoSport, MKC, MKZ, MKS, MKX, MKT and the Navigator may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The replacement coin cell (A.K.A. "button" or "watch") battery is part number CR2032 which is available from various manufacturers such as Panasonic, Sony, Duracell, Energizer, Maxell and Toshiba. The only tool needed to access and replace the battery is a coin such as a quarter. You may also use a flathead screwdriver, a butter knife, a nail file or a small plastic pry bar tool. |
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 Notch On Bottom Left |
 Pry Apart With Coin |
| Locate the small
notch on the bottom left edge of the combination metal ignition key and fob
remote control near the red "Panic" button. Insert the quarter in to the notch and gently pry apart the two halves of the key fob. |
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 Two Halves Separated |
 Tap Out Old Battery |
| Turn over the front half of the key fob and gently tap out the old battery. | |
 Old Battery Removed |
 Panasonic # CR 2032 |
| You might need to
pry out the old battery with your fingernail or a small flathead
screwdriver. The original OEM battery in the fob for this 2015 Escape was a Panasonic CR2032 3 volt coin cell. |
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 Insert New CR2032 |
 Positive "+" Side Up |
| Insert a new # CR2032 3 volt coin cell battery in to the socket with the "-" negative side facing down and the "+" positive side facing up towards you. | |
 Line Up Back Cover |
 Snap Together Two Halves |
| Line up the rear cover of the fob over the battery holder and gently snap the two halves together. | |
 Key Fob Re-Assembled |
 Test New Key Fob Battery |
| Make sure that the
front and back of the key fob are flush together at every edge. To test the new key fob battery, stand near your Escape and press the "Unlock" or "Lock" buttons. If the new battery is working properly, you should see the parking lights flash and hear the door locks opening or closing. Be sure to record the battery change in your vehicle's service records. For more,
check out my other
2013-2016 Ford Escape DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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