2022 ford explorer key fob battery change

Just like any battery-operated device, your Ford vehicle’s key FOB may occasionally need its batteries replaced. This does not happen often, and you might even use the same batteries for the entire ownership of your vehicle. If, however, you find that your key FOB, also known as a remote-control transmitter, no longer works or seems to be dying, then we recommend replacing the batteries as a first solution. Keep reading below to learn how you can do this yourself at home or skip ahead and follow along with our video guide for a visual. 


Steps to replacing your Ford vehicle’s key FOB’s batteries 

How do you know when to replace your key FOB’s batteries? Look for a message on your vehicle’s instrument cluster or display screen telling you that the battery is low. At that point, it is time to follow this quick guide to replacing the batteries. 

  1. Release the key blade. For some models, you will need to manually pull the blade out. Others will have a release button. 
  2. Use a flat screwdriver to pry open the key FOB. You do this by inserting the end of the screwdriver into the side of the key, where the key blade normally rests. Carefully remove the cover, which exposes the battery. In models where you pull the blade out, you’ll need to use a small coin instead and wedge it into the gap where the key was located. Twisting it will pop the cover off. 
  3. Use the screwdriver to pry out the battery. The battery can be tricky to get out as it is flat and smooth. Using the screwdriver as a pry bar should work on either key FOB model.  
  4. Insert a new battery. Put it in the same position that the previous battery was in, with the plus side up. Having the battery upside down will make the key FOB not work.  

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  5. Optional

    • Non-limited-slip 3.73 rear axle
    • ControlTrac with eLSD (Electronic Limited-slip Differential 3.73) Rear Axle and Two-Speed Transfer Case (4High/4Low) with Neutral Towing Capability
    • Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System™ Open image overlay for Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System™
    • Integrated Trailer Brake Controller With Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package Open image overlay for Integrated Trailer Brake Controller With Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package
    • Lane-Centering Assist

    Wheels & Tires

    Standard

    • 18-inch Machined-Face Aluminum With Magnetic Painted Pockets Wheels Open image overlay for 18-inch Machined-Face Aluminum With Magnetic Painted Pockets Wheels
    • Underbody-mounted full-size spare tire
    • P275/65R18 All-Terrain Tires (A/T)

    Optional

    • 20-Inch Bright-Machined Aluminum With Dark Carbonized Gray-Painted Pocket Wheels Open image overlay for 20-Inch Bright-Machined Aluminum With Dark Carbonized Gray-Painted Pocket Wheels
    • 20-inch 6-Spoke Gloss Black-Painted Wheels
    • 20-inch Sparkle Silver Aluminum Wheels
    • P275/55R20 all-season tires
    • P275/55R20 all-terrain tires

    Seating

    Standard

    • 8 Passenger Seating
    • Cloth Seats
    • Second-row: 40/20/40 split bench manual reclining fold-flat seat with CenterSlide®
    • 60/40 PowerFold® with Power Recline Third-Row Seat Open image overlay for 60/40 PowerFold® with Power Recline Third-Row Seat
    • Third Row: 60/40 PowerFold® with Power Recline
    • 8-way Power Driver Seat (includes Power Tilt and Lumbar; Manual Recline) and 4-way Manual Passenger Seat (Fore/Aft, Recline)

    Optional

    • 7 Passenger Seating
    • ActiveX™ Seating Material
    • Second Row: 40/20/40 Power Folding Tip and Slide seats
    • Second Row Power-Folding Tip and Slide Captain's Chairs
    • Third Row: 60/40 PowerFold® Seat with Power Recline and Power-Folding Head Restraints
    • First Row: Heated and Ventilated Seats Open image overlay for First Row: Heated and Ventilated Seats
    • 10-way Power Driver with Memory (Power Tilt, Lumbar and Power Recline) and 8-way Power Passenger Seats (Power Lumbar and Power Recline)

    Entertainment Systems

    Standard

    • SYNC® 4 with 12-inch Center Stack Screen Open image overlay for SYNC® 4 with 12-inch Center Stack Screen
    • 8-inch Screen in Gauge Cluster (Productivity Screen)
    • Analog Gauge Instrumentation
    • FordPass™ Connect With 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot Open image overlay for FordPass™ Connect With 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot
    • SiriusXM® Radio with 360L
    • Connected Navigation with Free Trial
    • Audio, AM/FM Stereo, MP3 Capable, Six (6) Speakers, Speed-Compensated Volume
    • Smart-Charging Multimedia USB Ports, Second Row — Two (2)

    Optional

    • Connected Built In Navigation (3 years)
    • Smart-Charging USB Ports, 3rd Row-Two (2)
    • Wireless Charging Pad Open image overlay for Wireless Charging Pad
    • Dual-Headrest Rear Seat Entertainment System with Amazon Fire TV Open image overlay for Dual-Headrest Rear Seat Entertainment System with Amazon Fire TV

    Comfort and Convenience

    Standard

    • Overhead console with sunglass holder
    • (15) Beverage Holders
    • Power door locks and rear-door child-safety locks
    • Carpeted Flooring
    • Carpeted First- and Second-Row Floor Mats
    • Cargo Management System Open image overlay for Cargo Management System
    • Cargo Protector
    • Front and Rear Scuff Plates
    • Illuminated Entry System with Courtesy Lamp Delay
    • Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
    • Powerpoints 12V (4)
    • Rotary Gear Shift Dial Open image overlay for Rotary Gear Shift Dial
    • Leather-wrapped manual tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls
    • Cruise Control
    • Universal Garage Door Opener
    • Rear Cargo Area Light
    • Second and Third Row Dome Lights
    • Sliding Sun Visors with Illuminated vanity Mirrors (Driver and Passenger)
    • Grab Handles-Front Row, Second Row Pillar and Headliner Mounted
    • Smart-Charging Multimedia USB Ports in Media Hub -Two (2) Open image overlay for Smart-Charging Multimedia USB Ports in Media Hub -Two (2)
    • Coat Hooks (4) - Second Row (2), Third Row (2)
    • Center Console – Armrest and Covered Media Bin Open image overlay for Center Console – Armrest and Covered Media Bin
    • Push-Button Start (In Vehicle)
    • BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert


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      BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert


    • Auto High-Beam Headlamp
    • Lane-Keeping System (Includes Lane-Keeping Alert, Lane-Keeping Aid and Driver Alert)
    • Pre-Collision Assist® with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Open image overlay for Pre-Collision Assist® with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

    Optional

    • Floor Liners, First and Second Row Without Carpet Mats Open image overlay for Floor Liners, First and Second Row Without Carpet Mats
    • Cargo Mat-Reversible
    • Cargo Net
    • Memory feature for the driver's seat, power-adjustable foot pedals and exterior mirrors
    • Power-Adjustable Brake and Accelerator Pedals
    • 110V/150W AC power outlet Open image overlay for 110V/150W AC power outlet
    • Leather-wrapped power tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls
    • Heated Steering Wheel
    • Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start
    • Remote Start System (Using Key Fob)
    • Front Parking Sensors
    • Ambient Lighting
    • BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Coverage
    • Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering Assist and Speed Sign Recognition Open image overlay for Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering Assist and Speed Sign Recognition
    • Pre-Collision Assist with Emergency Braking (AEB) (includes Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning and Dynamic Brake Support)
    • Pro Trailer Backup Assist 2.0™ Open image overlay for Pro Trailer Backup Assist 2.0™

    Appearance

    Standard

    • Rear Window Defroster and Washer
    • Power Liftgate with manual Liftglass
    • Exhaust-Single
    • Door Handles-Body Color
    • LED Reflector Headlamps
    • Taillamps-Incandescent
    • Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    • Roof-Rack Side Rails-Black
    • Running Boards, Platform-Black
    • Easy Fuel® capless fuel filler
    • Grille – Twin Spar Grille
    • Class IV Trailer hitch receiver

    Optional

    • License plate bracket (front)
    • LED Fog Lamps
    • LED Reflector Headlamps with LED Signature Lighting Open image overlay for LED Reflector Headlamps with LED Signature Lighting
    • Roof-Rail Crossbars
    • Running Boards, Platform-Chrome
    • Panoramic Vista Roof® Open image overlay for Panoramic Vista Roof®
    • Front Tow Hooks (included on 4x4 models only) Open image overlay for Front Tow Hooks (included on 4x4 models only)
    • Grille – Twin Spar, Silver- Painted Grille

    Packages

    Standard

    • Ford Co-Pilot360™

    Optional

    • Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package
    • Advanced Security Package
    • Special Edition Package
    • Texas Edition Package Open image overlay for Texas Edition Package
    • Black Accent Package Open image overlay for Black Accent Package
    • Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+ Open image overlay for Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+

    Highlights

    Fuel Economy and Engine HighlightsEngine Type3.5L EcoBoost® V6Vehicle HighlightsMaximum Seating Capacity8DrivetrainRear Wheel Drive (standard)Control Trac® Four Wheel Drive (optional)Transmissions10-speed automatic with SelectShift®Wheelbase4x2/4x4 Expedition - 122 (in.)4x2/4x4 Expedition MAX - 131 (in.)Maximum Towing CapacityExpedition 4x2 - 9,300 lbs.Expedition 4x4 - 9,200 lbs.Expedition MAX 4x2 - 9,000 lbs.Expedition MAX 4x4 - 9,000 lbs.Wheels Available18" Machined-Face Aluminum with Magnetic-Painted Pockets 18" Ebony-Painted with Laser-etched Timberline Logo20" Sparkle Silver Aluminum20" Bright Machined Aluminum with Dark Carbonized Gray-Painted Pockets20" 6-Spoke Gloss Black-Painted22" 12-Spoke Polished Aluminum22" 6-Spoke Polished Aluminum22" Premium Black-Painted AluminumBumper to Bumper: 3 years / 36,000 milesWarrantyPowertrain: 5 years / 60,000 milesSafety Restraint System: 5 years / 60,000 milesCorrosion (Perforation Only): 5 years / Unlimited milesRoadside Assistance Program: 5 years / 60,000 miles

    Engine

    Engine SpecificationsDrive typeRear-wheel drive (std.); Intelligent four-wheel drive (opt.)Engine type3.5L EcoBoost® V6Transmission10-speed automatic with SelectShift®Final drive ratio3.31 Non-Limited Slip (Standard on all 4x2/4x4 Expedition & Expedition MAX, excluding Timberline)3.73 Non-Limited Slip (optional on all 4x2/4x4 trims, excluding Timberline)3.73 Control Trac® with eLSD (Electronic Limited-Slip Differential)Includes Two-Speed Automatic 4WD with Neutral Towing Capability (optional on all 4x4 trims; Standard on Timberline)Recommended fuelRegular UnleadedHorsepower (SAE net@rpm)380 @ 5,000 (XL-STX, XLT). 400 @ 5,000* (Limited , King Ranch, Platinum)Torque (lb.-ft@rpm)470 @ 2,250 (XL-STX, XLT) 480 @ 5,000* (Limited, King Ranch, Platinum)H.O. Tune Horsepower (SAE net@rpm)440 @ 5,000 *(Limited Stealth Performance, Timberline)H.O. Tune Torque (lb.-ft@rpm)510 @ 2,250 *(Limited Stealth Performance, Timberline)*Horsepower and torque ratings based on premium fuel per SAE J1349® standard. Your results may vary.Compression ratio10.5:1ValvetrainTwin independent Variable Camshaft Timing(Ti-VCT)Fuel deliveryGasoline Direct InjectionExhaustSingle, stainless steelEngine block typeDie-cast aluminumCylinder head materialAluminum alloy

    How do you program a key fob for a 2022 Ford Explorer?

    Ford Key Fob Programming Instructions Proceed to open the driver-side door, pressing the UNLOCK button inside the door. Get behind the wheel, and turn the ignition from OFF to RUN 8 times within 10 seconds. The final time should end on RUN, which gets you into programming mode.

    What kind of battery does a Ford Explorer key fob take?

    CR2450 3V Lithium Battery (5pcs)