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Replacing the Key Fob Battery for the Ford S-Max

Model: Ford S Max MK 1 - Years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Part: Key

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The steps outlined in this guide will show you how to disassemble and replace the battery of the key fob for the Ford S-Max. First, take your key fob and start by removing the plastic cover on the back; extract the physical key inside and use it to pry open the fob into two parts.

This will give you access to the circuit board and the battery.

Remove the old battery and replace it with a new one (in this case, a CR 2032 3V); reassemble the key fob!


Posted on 26 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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