Replace Key Fob Batteries

2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

Keyless entry remote allow access to your Ford. When the keyless entry remote battery is dead you lose your keyless entry fob's ability to control remote opening function. It's not complicated to change the battery in your keyless entry remote, and it’s easier than you think. All you need is outlined below.

What type battery keyless entry remote use

Before starting open keyless entry remote check all that you need: flat head screwdriver and CR2032 battery.
  • 1xCR2032 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Step by step guide

Inside of your keyless entry remote installed small coin cell battery. Delicately try to pry apart your key with hands or flat head screwdriver. Remove 1 CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Change old battery with new one CR2032. Every battery has a negative and positive side and if you put the wrong connector down, the charge cannot go into your circuit board and make it work. Check polarity on battery, by "+" mark.

After the new battery installed, check key fob functionality by pressing buttons. If everything is functioning, assemble your keyless entry fob's case in reverse order.

At this point squeeze fob’s back cover together. Line your case pieces together and assemble it in place by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your fob body for gaps. If it is not firmly closed try to repeat last step.

How to replace the battery video guide

How To Change / Replace the Battery Ford 3 button key fob remote (2000 Ford Explorer)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Remote key fob of Ford Explorer Sport Trac require 1xCR2032 batteries. Most CR2032 batteries are under $4-6 build upon the brand, type and size packaging you buy. Take your old battery to the store, to be sure.

Keyless entry remote in most of cases do not need to be reprogrammed after battery replace. If your remote key fob not working, recheck new battery voltage. If it is not help, read user's manual or contact local dealer.

Yes, you can replace battery in your 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac remote key fob yourself. Most hard part is to disassembly keyless entry fob's case. It's pretty easy with our instruction.

Dealer service pricing for replace the battery in fob is $50-600 depending on the car.

You should replace batteries inside keyless entry remote of Ford Explorer Sport Trac at least every three or four years. The term of battery vary on usage time, operating conditions and quality. Lithium cells usually will last longer.

If your Explorer Sport Trac need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors, signal strength reduced, key fob buttons not working or has low key battery indicator on dashboard, in most cases battery replace in keyless entry remote needed. Currently installed battery is dead or weak with a high probability, but if it's not help to fix issues, key change or repair required.
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Contents:

  1. Battery Size and Tools
  2. Replacement Guide
  3. Video Instruction
  4. FAQ

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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: OUCD6000022
  2. Models: 2001-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac