Technology can be a real asset at times — but when your battery dies and you have no power, it can become a challenge. Whether it is a vehicle battery or the small battery in your key fob, it is important to know what to do when your battery dies. Ford owners want to know — what do I do if my Ford key fob battery dies — and Brandon Ford has the answers to your questions.
How To Start Your Ford with a Dead Key Fob Battery
It does not happen often — but the battery in your Ford key fob will lose power at some point in time. And you may not know it, but you can still start your vehicle with a dead key fob and a physical key that can be used even if the doors are locked. With an RFID chip inside the key fob, you do not need to have a full battery to start your Ford car, truck, or SUV in an emergency, and can start your Ford vehicle by placing the key fob in a specific backup location that is inside the cabin.
Here is a better look at how to start your Ford with a dead key fob battery:
1. Use the Mechanical Key to Unlock the Door
Did your key fob battery die with the doors locked? You will find a small release button on your key fob. By pressing the release button, you can release a physical key hidden within the key fob and use the mechanical key to unlock the driver’s side door.
2. Locate the Backup Location and Key Fob Transmitter
Your Ford car, truck, or SUV has a specific location in the cabin where you can place your key fob to start your vehicle with the RFID chip in the key fob. These locations are hidden, not always easy to identify, and will often look like a key-shaped indentation. These backup locations may be located under rubber mats, in cupholders, or on the steering column. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to find the specific backup key fob location.
Here is a quick look at where you may find the backup key fob location in select Ford vehicles:
- Located in the Center Console: Ford Ranger, Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Edge, and Ford EcoSport
- Located on the Steering Column: Ford Escape and Ford Focus
- Located in the Cupholder: Ford F-150, Ford Super Duty® and Ford Expeditio
3. Insert the Key Fob and Start Your Vehicle
When you have found the backup key fob location in your Ford vehicle, you will need to insert the key fob in the slot — typically with the buttons facing the dashboard. This allows the vehicle to read the RFID chip in the key fob. With the key fob inserted in the slot, press the brake pedal and push the start button.
Have you ever had the battery die in your Ford key fob? It is an inconvenient truth to deal with — but it is not too difficult to overcome if you know what to do if your Ford key fob battery dies. We hope that this quick guide on how to start your Ford with a dead key fob battery created by Brandon Ford has answered your questions.
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