2020 Ford Escape key fob battery
Correct battery depends on your key type
CR2032
Integrated keyhead transmitter (key with remote buttons) — The key blade is released by pressing a button on the key.
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CR2450
Intelligent Access key (push-button start) — The key contains a removable key blade that you pull out after pressing a release button.
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Applies to: United States, Canada
This model year has 2 key types with different batteries. Check which key you have before buying — the details for each are below.
Integrated keyhead transmitter (key with remote buttons): CR2032
Verified from official source- Battery
- CR2032
- Quantity
- 1
- Polarity
- Install a new battery with the + facing up.
- Markets
- United States, Canada
How to tell if you have this key
- The key blade is released by pressing a button on the key.
Replacement steps (summarised from the manual)
- Press the button to release the key blade.
- Insert a screwdriver in the position Ford shows and gently push the clip.
- Press the clip down to release the battery cover, then carefully remove the cover.
- Insert a screwdriver to release the battery without touching the battery contacts or the circuit board, then remove the battery.
- Install the new battery with the + facing up.
- Replace the battery cover. Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or the back of the circuit board.
Key programming: Not stated in the official source.
Official source
2020 Ford Escape Owner's Manual — Ford Motor Company (www.fordservicecontent.com)
2020 model year; Escape (CTC), vehicles built from 17-06-2019, edition date 201906, third printing; pp. 56–57 (Keys and Remote Controls › Integrated Keyhead Transmitter). Market coverage: United States, Canada. Checked 2026-10-18.
“The remote control uses one coin-type three-volt lithium battery CR2032”
Intelligent Access key (push-button start): CR2450
Verified from official source- Battery
- CR2450
- Quantity
- 1
- Polarity
- Install a new battery with the + facing upward.
- Markets
- United States, Canada
How to tell if you have this key
- The key contains a removable key blade that you pull out after pressing a release button.
Replacement steps (summarised from the manual)
- Push the release button and pull the key blade out.
- Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden behind the key blade head to remove the battery cover.
- Insert a screwdriver (or suitable tool) and carefully remove the battery.
- Install the new battery with the + facing upward.
- Reinstall the battery housing cover and install the key blade.
Key programming: Not stated in the official source.
Official source
2020 Ford Escape Owner's Manual — Ford Motor Company (www.fordservicecontent.com)
2020 model year; Escape (CTC), vehicles built from 17-06-2019, edition date 201906, third printing; pp. 57–58 (Keys and Remote Controls › Intelligent Access Key). Market coverage: United States, Canada. Checked 2026-10-18.
“The remote control uses one coin-type three-volt lithium battery CR2450”
Battery safety
- Keep coin batteries away from children. A swallowed coin cell can cause severe internal burns within hours. If you think a battery has been swallowed or placed in the body, get medical help immediately.
- If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the key and keep it away from children.
- Hold the new battery by its edges and avoid touching the circuit board or contacts.
- Replace only with the same type, and recycle the old battery according to local rules.
If the key still doesn't work
- Check the battery orientation and that the cover is fully closed.
- Make sure the new battery is the exact code listed above — similar sizes are not interchangeable.
- If the buttons still do not work, contact a franchised dealer. We do not cover key programming or security systems.