Replace Key Fob Batteries

How to Replace the Battery in a 2004 Ford F-350 Key Fob

How to Replace the Battery in a 2004 Ford F-350 Key Fob

Key fob grant access to your F-350. If the keyless entry remote battery is dead you not to be able unlock car from distance. Below, we outlined how to open your car key fob and replace your Ford key battery step by step.

What kind of battery key fob require

Prior to disassembly remote key fob check all that you need: 1xCR2032 battery and flat head screwdriver.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 1xCR2032 battery

Step by step instruction

A coin cell battery installed in the your keyless entry remote. Gently try to disassemble your fob with hands or flat head screwdriver. Remove 1 CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Now it's time to install new battery in fob’s shell. Battery must be installed with the same polarity as was an old. Your remote key fob will not work if you mistakenly place battery wrong way.

After the new battery installed, check keyless entry remote by pressing buttons. If everything working fine, assemble your fob’s case in reverse order.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Delicately try to put the pieces together by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your key case for gaps. If it is not tightly closed try to repeat last step.

Video of key fob disassembly

DIY: Ford Keyless Remote Battery Replacement & Disassembly

Still not working? Buy new one

FAQ

Remote key fob of Ford F-350 require 1xCR2032 batteries. Price for CR2032 batteries are under $4 depending on the size packaging, brand and type you buy. You can take old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

Usually, after key battery replace, you do not need to reprogram. Don't be scare of this procedure, because often it's described in user's manual.

Yes, you can change battery in your 2004 Ford F-350 key yourself. Most difficult part is to disassembly fob’s case. It's pretty easy with our step by step guide.

Dealer service pricing for replace the battery in keyless entry remote is from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the car.

Remote key fob batteries in Ford F-350 should be replaced once in 3-4 years, also this will vary based on usage and battery quality. If your keyless entry remote reduced signal strength, you should replace batteries before it stop open doors and make trouble for you.

If your car signal strength reduced, key fob buttons not working, has low key battery indicator on dashboard or need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors, in most cases battery change inside remote key fob needed. Installed battery is dead with a high probability, but if it's not fix, remote key fob change or repair needed.
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Contents:

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

Other Ford Models:

Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: OUCD6000022
  2. Models: 2004-2016 Ford F350