2013–2020 CD4 (second generation)
2013–2020 Ford Fusion Key Fob Battery Type and Replacement
The 2013–2020 Ford Fusion key fob takes a CR2032 coin cell. How to open the fob without breaking it, and which substitutions actually work.
Last verified
Quick answer
The 2013–2020 Ford Fusion key fob takes a CR2032 coin-cell battery, available at any pharmacy, hardware store, or online for a few dollars.
Replacing the 2013–2020 Ford Fusion 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 Fusion model years does this cover?
These key fob battery specifications apply to every Ford Fusion built from 2013 through 2020 — the CD4 (second generation), mid-size sedan. 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 2013–2020 Ford Fusion
- 2013All-new CD4-platform generation launches; MyFord Touch standard on upper trims; 1.6L EcoBoost and 2.0L EcoBoost debut alongside the base 2.5L; Hybrid and plug-in Energi added.
- 20141.5L EcoBoost replaces the 1.6L EcoBoost mid-cycle.
- 2015Standard rearview camera added across the lineup (gas, hybrid, and Energi plug-in); manual transmission dropped mid-year for the SE trim.
- 2016MyFord Touch continues for its final year ahead of 2017's Sync 3 switch; minor trim and feature shuffles only.
- 2017Mid-cycle facelift: new front/rear fascias, Sync 3 replaces MyFord Touch, revised twin-scroll 2.0L EcoBoost, and the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Sport (AWD-only) returns to the lineup.
- 2018Carryover year between the 2017 facelift and 2019's Ford Co-Pilot360 update; S/SE/SEL/Titanium/Sport lineup unchanged.
- 2019Ford Co-Pilot360 safety suite (automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot/rear-cross-traffic warning, automatic high beams, auto wipers) becomes standard; Platinum trim dropped, SEL added, Hybrid no longer offered in base S trim, Energi's EV range rises from 22 to 25 miles.
- 2020Final US model year, Sport trim and 2.7L V6 discontinued for 2020; Ford ends Fusion production for the US market after this year.
2013–2020 Ford Fusion key fob battery: common questions
What battery does the 2013–2020 Ford Fusion key fob take?
- A single CR2032 coin cell.
Can you use a CR2032 instead of a CR2025 in a 2013–2020 Ford Fusion key fob?
- This fob takes a CR2032, 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 2013–2020 Ford Fusion 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
- Wikipedia, Ford Fusion (Americas), second-generation engine table and recall summary
- AMSOIL lookup, 2013-2018 Ford Fusion oil capacity & viscosity by engine code
- Ford dealer service content, Fusion capacities & specifications (6F35 ATF, coolant, brake fluid)
- NHTSA recall 12V-551, 1.6L EcoBoost engine/cooling fire risk
- NHTSA recall 17V-209 / 17S09, 1.6L EcoBoost coolant level sensor
- NHTSA recall 19V-362 / 19S16, shift cable bushing
- NHTSA recall 22V-413 / 22S43, shift cable bushing (expanded)
- NHTSA recall 19V-632 / 19S26, steering gear motor bolt corrosion
- NHTSA recall 20V-177 / 20S15, door latch
- Edmunds, 2013 Ford Fusion Specs & Features (fuel tank, curb weight)
- Ford Fusion bolt pattern / lug torque guide