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How to Replace the Key Battery in a Ford Focus

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

The video shows how to change the battery in the remote key of a Ford Focus in a few simple steps. First, you need a suitable tool to remove the key cover; in this case, the video shows a flat-bladed knife, which will be used to separate the two parts of the key. Now the remote is open, and you can proceed to extract the worn battery and replace it with a new one. Finally, reassemble the key cover, and you can test it to verify the operation was successful.

Updated on 2 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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