Owners of other Ford, Lincoln, Mercury or related Mazda vehicles such as the Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, Taurus, Mustang, Edge, Explorer, C-Max, Expedition, F-150, E-150, E-350 Wagon, Flex, Transit Connect, MKZ, MKX, MKS, MKT, Milan, Grand Marquis, Mariner, Mountaineer, Navigator, and Mazda Tribute may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

A replacement coin, "watch" or "button" cell type battery is part number CR2032 from manufacturers such as Duracell, Sony, Energizer, Rayovac, Maxell and Panasonic.

The only tool needed to replace the key fob battery is a small flathead screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool.

You could also use a key, knife, nail file or a coin.

Gently pry apart the two halves of the key fob and set the back cover aside.

Turn over the key fob and tap out the old battery or gently pry it out with the flathead screwdriver.

(Avoid damaging the metal electrical contacts or the green circuit board.)

Line up the back cover over the key fob and gently snap the two halves together.

Make sure that the two halves of the key fob are flush together all the way around.

Test the new key fob battery by standing near your Escape while pressing the "Lock" or "Unlock" buttons. If the new battery is working properly, you should see the parking lights flash.

For more, please check out my other Ford Escape Repair & Maintenance Guides.