How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Ford Escape Hybrid

1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the IKT near the key ring to pop off the battery cover.
2. Take out the old battery without wiping the grease off the battery terminals on the circuit board.
3. Insert the new battery, following the orientation shown inside the IKT.
4. Press the battery down so it sits fully in its cavity.
5. Snap the battery cover back onto the key.

• Battery type: one coin type three-volt lithium CR2032 or equivalent.
• Replacing the battery does not deprogram the IKT from the vehicle.
• Dispose of old batteries according to local regulations.

Source: 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid owner's manual, PDF page 110. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.