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How to Replace the Key Fob Battery on the Ford Escape [USA]

Model: Ford Escape MK 3 - Years 2013-2019
Part: Key

To replace the battery in the key fob for the Ford Escape, follow these steps: Use a screwdriver to pry along the seam between the two halves of the key. Open the two halves and locate the one that contains the battery. Using a small screwdriver, carefully lift and remove the battery. Take the new battery and place it in the compartment, ensuring the correct orientation (positive terminal facing up). Finally, take the other half of the key and snap it back together, applying pressure.

Updated on 20 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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