How to Open Your 2005 Ford Freestar Key Fob & Change Battery

How to Open Your 2005 Ford Freestar Key Fob & Change Battery

If your auto key fob is no longer unlock doors well, the cell battery more likely needs to be changed. Below, we walks you through how to disassembly your car remote key fob and replace your Ford key battery step by step.

What type battery keyless entry remote require

Prior to open remote key fob check all that you need: flat head screwdriver and 1 CR2032 battery.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 1xCR2032 battery

Step by step instruction

Inside of your key fob installed small coin cell battery. Delicately try to disassemble your key fob with pry tools. Change 1 CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Replace old battery with fresh one CR2032. Battery must be installed with the same position as was a previous. Your keyless entry remote will not work if you mistakenly place battery wrong way.

When the new battery installed, verify keyless entry remote functionality by pressing buttons. If everything is functioning, assemble your keyless entry fob's shell in reverse order.

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

Video of key fob opening

How To Replace Ford Freestar Key Fob Battery 2004 2005 2006 2007

Still not working? Buy new one

FAQ

Keyless entry remote of Ford Freestar use 1xCR2032 batteries. Most CR2032 batteries are under $5 build upon the type, brand and size packaging you buy. You can take old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

Keyless entry remote in most of cases do not need to be reprogrammed after battery replace. If your key 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 2005 Ford Freestar key yourself. Most hard part is to open fob’s case. It's pretty simple with our step by step guide.

Dealer service price for replace the battery in remote key fob is from 50 to 600 dollars depending on the make.

You should change batteries inside remote key fob of Ford Freestar at least every 3-4 years. lifespan of battery vary on their amount of use, quality and operating conditions. Famous brands cells usually will last longer.

These signs will warning you that it's possible time to replace battery in your Ford Freestar: you didn't change battery more than 4 years, multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required, key fob buttons not working and signal strength reduced.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: CWTWB1U551
  2. Models: 2004-2007 Ford Freestar