Ford Taurus key battery
Every Ford Taurus remote key we cover, 2000–2019, takes one CR2032.
6th gen
2010–2019How to change a smart key battery
- Slide the release catch and pull out the emergency key blade.
- Wrap the tip of a small flat screwdriver in tape or a cloth, put it in the slot the blade leaves and twist gently to part the case. Keep it off the circuit board and contacts.
- Note which way up the old cell sits before you lift it out. It varies by key, so don't assume + is up.
- Fit a new CR2032 the same way up, holding it by the edges. Leave any grease on the contacts.
- Clip the case back together and test the buttons at the car. Most keys work straight away with no reprogramming.
- Keep new and old cells away from children. A swallowed button battery can cause serious injury within two hours.
How to change a remote head key battery
- Look for a small screw or a slot along the seam of the plastic head. Undo the screw if there is one.
- Wrap the tip of a small flat screwdriver in tape or a cloth, put it in the slot and twist gently to part the head. Keep it off the circuit board and contacts.
- Note which way up the old cell sits before you lift it out. It varies by key, so don't assume + is up.
- Fit a new CR2032 the same way up, holding it by the edges. Leave any grease on the contacts.
- Clip the case back together and test the buttons at the car. Most keys work straight away with no reprogramming.
- Keep new and old cells away from children. A swallowed button battery can cause serious injury within two hours.
4th gen (DN101)
2000–2007- TransponderNo battery
A key with no buttons has no battery. It starts the car using a chip that needs no power.
For locksmiths · 6th gen
- KeysSmart key · Remote head key
- Tools confirmed11
- Transponder chipSubscribers
- Programming procedureSubscribers
Questions
Ford Taurus key battery questions
6th gen (2010–2019): CR2032 in the smart key and remote head key.