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How to replace the battery of the Ford Focus key

Model: Ford Focus MK 3 - Years 2011-2018
Part: Key

Today we will explain how to replace the battery of the remote/key of a Ford Focus vehicle, produced from 2011 to 2018. Throughout the operation, we should use a flat-blade screwdriver. The battery model we will use is the CR 2032 three-volt. We insert the screwdriver into the top left corner to remove the remote cover and access the battery. Using the screwdriver, we lift the battery to remove it. We insert the new battery and reassemble the key cover. If the key does not work, it is necessary to reprogram it.

Posted on 22 May 2025 by ScegliAuto

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