2012–2014 12th generation (2009–2014; covered from 2012)
2012–2014 Ford F-150 Key Fob Battery Type and Replacement
The 2012–2014 Ford F-150 key fob takes a CR2032 (separate remote or integrated keyhead 'flip' key) coin cell. How to open the fob without breaking it, and which substitutions actually work.
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The 2012–2014 Ford F-150 key fob takes a CR2032 (separate remote or integrated keyhead 'flip' key) coin-cell battery, available at any pharmacy, hardware store, or online for a few dollars.
Replacing the 2012–2014 Ford F-150 key fob battery
- Pry the fob open gently at the seam with a small flathead screwdriver or a coin, working around the edge. Many fobs have a hidden release slot near the key ring or emergency-key blade.
- Note the battery orientation (usually positive side up) before removing the old cell.
- Avoid touching the new battery's faces with bare fingers; skin oils can shorten its life.
- If the fob doesn't work after replacement, check that the battery is seated fully and the contacts weren't bent. Most vehicles do not need re-pairing after a battery change.
Which Ford F-150 model years does this cover?
These key fob battery specifications apply to every Ford F-150 built from 2012 through 2014 — the 12th generation (2009–2014; covered from 2012), full-size pickup (steel body; regular cab, supercab, supercrew). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012–2014 Ford F-150
- 2012Second year of the modern engine lineup (3.7/5.0/3.5EB/6.2); 6-speed 6R80 on all engines
- 2013Refresh: new grilles, HID-equipped trims, MyFord Touch available, Limited trim returns (22-in wheels)
- 2014Final steel-body year; STX SuperCrew and Tremor (short-bed 3.5L EB sport truck) added
2012–2014 Ford F-150 key fob battery: common questions
What battery does the 2012–2014 Ford F-150 key fob take?
- A single CR2032 (separate remote or integrated keyhead 'flip' key) coin cell.
Can you use a CR2032 instead of a CR2025 in a 2012–2014 Ford F-150 key fob?
- This fob takes a CR2032 (separate remote or integrated keyhead 'flip' key), so start there. The two cells share a 20 mm diameter but differ in thickness, and the thicker one does not always seat in a housing built for the thinner.
How do you open a 2012–2014 Ford F-150 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 2013 F-150 Owner's Manual, capacities (via VehicleHistory/engine oil DB summaries)
- Ford TSB 13-8-1, 3.5L GTDI intermittent stumble/misfire in humid conditions
- NHTSA recall 19V-075, unintended downshift, 2011–2013 F-150
- NHTSA recall 16V-345, brake master cylinder, 2013–2014 F-150 3.5L EB
- Hardrock Offroad, F-150 OEM wheel/tire fitment guide by generation
- fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Ford F-150 EPA ratings
- O'Reilly/AutoZone battery fitment, 2012–2014 F-150 Group 65