How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Ford Transit Connect

Steps from the 2018 Ford Transit Connect owner's manual (Integrated keyhead transmitter).

  1. Twist a thin coin in the slot near the key ring to remove the battery cover.
  2. Remove the old battery.
  3. Insert the new battery, following the orientation instructions inside the transmitter.
  4. Press the battery down until it is fully in the housing.
  5. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter.

Source: 2018 Ford Transit Connect owner's manual, PDF page 50. 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.

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