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How to Replace the Key Battery for the Ford F-150

Model: Ford F-150 MK 10 - Years 1997-2004
Part: Key

In this guide for your Ford F-150 (model years 1997-2004), discover the steps to replace the button battery inside the key on your own. Before starting, ensure you have a common flathead screwdriver. Once confirmed, take your key and remove the cover using the screwdriver. At this point, locate the dead battery inside and replace it with a new one (model CR2032). Finally, reassemble the cover correctly and you're done.

Updated on 18 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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