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How to Replace the Key Battery of a Ford Mustang

Model: Ford Mustang S197, MK 5 - Years 2005-2014
Part: Key

If the key for your Ford Mustang (2011-2014) has suddenly stopped working and you want to learn how to correctly and safely replace the small button battery inside, read this guide and follow the instructions. First, use a flat screwdriver to easily remove the key cover, then take out the old, exhausted battery and replace it with a new one (model CR 2032 3V). Finally, reassemble the key cover correctly, and you are done.

Updated on 20 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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