How to Replace the Battery in a 2012 Ford Fusion Key Fob

How to Replace the Battery in a 2012 Ford Fusion Key Fob

Keyless entry remote grant easy access to your Fusion. Once the key fob battery is discharged you not to be able open trunk or doors remotely. Yes, it is possible to change the battery in your key fob DIY. All tools, that you need is described in this post.

What size battery does 2012 Ford Fusion remote key fob required

Replacing battery in remote key fob require 1 CR2032 battery and flat head screwdriver. Prepare these materials and tools before opening and make sure to match the size of your fob’s batteries.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 1xCR2032 battery

Step by step guide

A button cell battery installed inside the your remote key fob. Move the key out of the way if it is in the key fob.

Accurately try to pry apart your fob with hands or flat head screwdriver. Remove one CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Replace old battery with new one CR2032. Be sure to connect the battery the right way around in a circuit. Your key fob will not work if you connect battery wrong way.

Before assembling fob’s case, check that all functions works by testing buttons on remote key fob.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Gently try to put the pieces in place by hands from top to bottom. If your fob shell firmly closed, we done. If not, repeat the last step.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Key fob of Ford Fusion use 1xCR2032 batteries. Most CR2032 batteries are under $4 depending on the brand, size packaging and type you buy. Take your old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

Usually, after keyless entry remote battery change, reprogramming not required. Don't be scare of this procedure, because often it's described in user's manual.

Yes, you can replace battery in your 2012 Ford Fusion remote key fob yourself. Most difficult part is to open keyless entry fob's case. It's pretty simple with our step by step guide.

Dealer service cost for change the battery in key is $50-600 depending on the brand.

Keyless entry remote batteries in Ford Fusion should be changed once in 3-4 years, also this will vary based on frequency of use and battery quality. If your keyless entry remote decreased signal strength, you should replace batteries before it stop working and make trouble for you.

These symptoms will warning you that it's probably time to change battery in your 2012 Ford Fusion: low key battery indicator on dashboard, you didn't change battery more than 4 years, multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required and signal strength reduced.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: CWTWB1U322
  2. Models: 2006-2012 Ford Fusion