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How to change the battery of a Ford Escape

Model: Ford Escape MK 4 - Years 2020-2026
Part: Key

Today we will see how to change the battery of the remote control of a fourth series Ford Escape. Let's start the procedure by removing the physical key from the remote control by pressing the appropriate unlock button and extracting it as shown in the video, then, using a small flat screwdriver, we remove the back cover of the remote control. Once this is done, we can remove the old battery from its slot and replace it with a new one, inserting it with the positive side facing upwards, finally we close everything following the reverse procedure. The necessary battery is the CR2450 3V.

Posted on 1 June 2025 by ScegliAuto

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