--- title: "Ford Escape Key Fob Battery" description: "How the Ford Escape key fob battery specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. The Ford Escape key fob takes a CR2450 (push-button-start fob, 2020-2025). Note the change from the CR2032 used through 2019 coin cell. How to open the fob without breaking it, and which substitutions actually work." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/key-fob-battery" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Ford Escape Key Fob Battery Type and Replacement The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Ford Escape key fob battery specification changed by year? | Model years | Fob battery | | --- | --- | | [2020-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/key-fob-battery) | CR2450 (push-button-start fob, 2020-2025). Note the change from the CR2032 used through 2019 | | [2013-2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/key-fob-battery) | CR2032 (both the flip key and the intelligent-access fob) | | [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2012/key-fob-battery) | CR2032 (separate remote fob and integrated keyhead transmitters) | ## Full specifications by generation The key fob battery on a Ford Escape is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2020-2025 Ford Escape Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/key-fob-battery) - [2013-2019 Ford Escape Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/key-fob-battery) - [2012 Ford Escape Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2012/key-fob-battery) ## Ford Escape key fob battery: common questions ### What battery does the Ford Escape key fob take? A single CR2450 (push-button-start fob, 2020-2025). Note the change from the CR2032 used through 2019 coin cell. ### Can you use a CR2032 instead of a CR2025 in a Ford Escape key fob? Usually. Both are 20 mm across; the 2032 is 3.2 mm thick against the 2025's 2.5 mm, so it holds more charge but is a tighter fit and can strain the contacts in a shallow housing. If the case will not close cleanly, use the specified CR2450 (push-button-start fob, 2020-2025). Note the change from the CR2032 used through 2019. ### How do you open a Ford Escape key fob? Slide out the mechanical emergency key first, which usually releases a catch, then part the halves with a plastic pry tool or a coin wrapped in tape. A screwdriver will mark the case and can crack the seam. ## Sources - [Ford owner's manual, 2020 Escape 1.5L capacities (5.3 qt, Mercon ULV, 8F35)](https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/vdirsnet/OwnerManual/Home/Content?variantid=6854&languageCode=en&countryCode=USA&moidRef=G1635371&Uid=G2092357&ProcUid=G2092359&userMarket=usa&div=f&vFilteringEnabled=False&buildtype=web) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2020 Escape 2.0L (5W-30) and 2021 2.5L hybrid (0W-20, 5.7 qt)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2021/ford/escape/2-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-z-99z-z/) - [Ford, 25S76 cracked fuel injector recall FAQ (2020-2022 Escape)](https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/recall/recalls-and-faqs/25s76-bronco-sport-2021-2024-and-escape-2020-2022-cracked-fuel-injector-and-underhood-fire-risk-recall/) - [NHTSA, Part 573 report, recall 22V-859 (cracked fuel injector)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCLRPT-22V859-3756.PDF) - [NHTSA, consumer alert, 2020-2023 Escape hybrid engine-failure fire recall](https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/consumer-alert-important-ford-and-lincoln-fire-risk-recall) - [Center for Auto Safety, 2020 Escape recalls/complaints (21V-922, 8F35 shudder TSBs)](https://www.autosafety.org/vehicle-safety-check/2020-ford-escape/) - [AutoZone, Escape battery groups by year (96R → H6/48 for 2020+)](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/ford/escape) - [Ford Escape forum, 2020 hybrid 12V battery location and Group 48 AGM upgrade](https://www.fordescape.org/threads/2020-ford-escape-hybrid-replace-12-volt-battery-with-larger-group-48-agm.117248/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 Ford Escape / Hybrid / PHEV EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2021_Ford_Escape.shtml) - [Mavis / tiresize, 2023 Escape OE tire sizes (225/65R17, 225/55R19)](https://www.mavis.com/vehicle/ford/escape/2023/) - [WiperBladesUSA, 2020/2021 Escape wiper sizes 24/20/11](https://www.wiperbladesusa.com/wiper-size/ford/escape/2021) ## Find your exact Escape - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2012) More Ford Escape guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/oil-reset) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.