The short lived Ford Freestyle only had two types of fobs in the mid to late 2000’s. Neither are smart keys, and both take a CR2032 3v battery to replace.
Model | Trims | Generation | Years | Key Fob Type | SubType | Rechargeable? Ease of change | Battery | Buy |
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Freestyle | SE, SEL, Limited, AWD | 1st | 2007, 2008 | ![]() | No | CR2032 | Check on Amazon | |
Freestyle | SE, SEL, Limited, AWD | 1st | 2005, 2006, 2007 | ![]() | Remote Only | No | CR2032 | Check on Amazon |
How to replace the Ford Freestyle 2008 remote key fob battery

The other Freestyle fob is just a remote, but this has the 4 button unlock/lock features in addition to the key. This fob needs to be seperated into 2 pieces to access the CR2032 3v battery inside. Here’s my video that shows how to replace this battery in the Ford Freestyle fob:
Ford Freestyle Remote Key Fob Battery Replacement 2007 2008
This is the battery for this Ford Freestyle remote key fob:
Amazon Basics 4 Pack CR2032 3 Volt Lithium Coin Cell Battery
- IN THE BOX: 4-pack of CR2032 3 volt lithium coin cell batteries; replacement for BR2032, DL2032, and ECR2032
- DEVICE COMPATIBLE: Ideal for watches, calculators, key fobs, Apple TV remotes, and other small electronics
- DESIGNED TO LAST: 8-year leak-free shelf life