Just like any battery-operated device, your Ford vehicle’s key FOB may occasionally need its batteries replaced. This does not happen often, and you might even use the same batteries for the entire ownership of your vehicle. If, however, you find that your key FOB, also known as a remote-control transmitter, no longer works or seems to be dying, then we recommend replacing the batteries as a first solution. Keep reading below to learn how you can do this yourself at home or skip ahead and follow along with our video guide for a visual.
How do you know when to replace your key FOB’s batteries? Look for a message on your vehicle’s instrument cluster or display screen telling you that the battery is low. At that point, it is time to follow this quick guide to replacing the batteries.
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