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2016 Ford Escape Key Fob Programming

Updated 2026 Programming, battery & replacement fob

You can program a 2016 Ford Escape key fob yourself in a few minutes using a working key or remote, no dealer visit needed. Follow the steps below, then check the battery and the correct replacement fob (with FCC ID and part number) if you need a new one.

Professional programming required

We don't have verified do-it-yourself programming steps for this exact vehicle. A new key is best programmed by an automotive locksmith or dealer.

Order the correct replacement key/fob below (match the FCC ID on your current one), then have a locksmith or dealer cut and program it.

Replacement key fobs

Find your key type below, then match the FCC ID printed on the back of your existing fob — or, for a plain transponder key, the blank code — to be sure of the right part.

Proximity Key

Stays in your pocket — the car unlocks and starts without inserting a key.

2016 Ford Escape 5-button Proximity Key, FCC ID M3N-5WY8609

5-button Proximity Key

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FCC ID
M3N-5WY8609, M3N5WY8609, M3N5WY8610
OE part #
164-R7995, 164-R8092, 164-R8094, 164-R8103, 5921286, 5921288 +6 more
Frequency
315 MHz
Chip
TEXAS 4D 63 80 BIT

Remote Head Key

2 versions

One piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.

2016 Ford Escape 3/4-button Remote Head Key, FCC ID OUC6000022

3/4-button Remote Head Key

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FCC ID
OUC6000022, OUCD6000022
OE part #
164-R8007, 164-R8046, 5921707, 5921709, CJ5Z-15K601-B, CM5Z-15K601-A +1 more
Frequency
315 MHz
Chip
TEXAS ID 4D 63 80 BIT
2016 Ford Escape 3/4-button Remote Head Key, FCC ID CWTWB1U793

3/4-button Remote Head Key

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FCC ID
CWTWB1U793
OE part #
164-R7976, 164-R8423, 5921707, 5922964, 5926442
Frequency
315 MHz
Chip
TEXAS ID 4D 63 80-BIT

Transponder Key

A cut metal key with a chip in the head. No buttons.

2016 Ford Escape Transponder Key, key blank BFD40-I

Transponder Key

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Key blank
BFD40-I, N5F-A08TAA, N5F-A08TDA
OE part #
164-R7978, 5925267, FD40, HU101, HU101T

Photos show the OEM part for each number listed. Aftermarket replacements sold online are often slightly different in appearance — the FCC ID, not the shape, is what determines whether a fob will work with your car.

2016 Ford Escape key fob battery

Your 2016 Ford Escape key fob uses a CR2025 3V lithium coin cell. A fresh one typically lasts 3–5 years.

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How to replace the battery

  1. 1 Slide the release latch and pull the metal emergency key out of the fob.
  2. 2 Use that key (or a coin) to pry the two halves apart at the seam.
  3. 3 Lift out the old coin cell — note which side faces up.
  4. 4 Drop in the new battery the same way (printed + side usually faces the back cover).
  5. 5 Press the case back together until it clicks, then test lock/unlock and push-to-start.

Battery tips

  • Use a fresh, name-brand 3V lithium cell — bargain cells drain quickly.
  • Even with a dead fob battery you can usually still start the car by holding the fob against the start button — check your owner's manual.
  • If the fob still won't work after a new battery, it may need re-syncing or programming.

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