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How to Replace the Key Battery in a Ford Explorer Mk5

Model: Ford Explorer MK 5, U502 - Years 2011-2019
Part: Key

In this new mini guide, you will learn how to correctly replace the button battery located inside the key of your Ford Explorer Mk5. First, obtain a flat screwdriver and a new compatible button battery, then remove the rear cover and take out the old exhausted battery using the flat screwdriver. At this point, insert the new battery and correctly refit the rear cover you removed earlier. Finally, test the key's functionality, and the procedure is successfully completed.

Updated on 11 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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