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Key Fob Now Says Ford

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I just got my new 2026 ST. This is my 3rd one (2021 and 2022). I had to do a double take at the key fob. It no longer says ST on the plate that covers the battery, it has the blue oval. I saw online that it's Part 1 or 2 change or something. I kinda enjoyed the ST on the fob. I know that I can an entire fob that says ST for about $50 and change out the battery plate. Anyone know where I can just get the battery plate cover that was on my 2021 and 2022?

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I know that this is not the correct key fob for the ST. I just showing an example of the blue oval on the new 2026 ST.
 

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@2M553 :

1) Welcome Aboard!!

2) Here is my post #39 form 12 DEC 2025:

"We have been traveling and near the end of November we finally ordered our ST FOBs. Wow, they arrived today!! My wife joined the FB Explorer ST Group and she found out about Sayville Ford in Sayville, New York (631-589-4800, Ext 354, 352, or 337) They charge $52.11 for (1) one Keyless Entry Transmitter, Part # KT4Z-15K601G so we ordered two with shipping to Sacramento area for approx $26. These new "ST" FOBs come complete, except for the valet key, even include the button battery."

I hope this helps.


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Nascarbilly,

Thanks for response. I'm so cheap, I really just want the battery cover part. Anyone seen just this part for sale?

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Nascarbilly,

Thanks for response. I'm so cheap, I really just want the battery cover part. Anyone seen just this part for sale?

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@2M553 :
LOl, LOL!!

I'm not rich but I thought this was a pretty good deal. When I first started sparing with FORD over this "trivial issue" as they called it, they offered me the opportunity to get a replacement ST fobs from them for just under $500 USD for the set. Thank goodness my Wife found an ST owner on the FB ST Group that knew about this New York State FORD dealer with discounted parts.

Best Wishes, I hope you are able to find just that one "ST" cover. Maybe on eBay; or what about your local auto dismantler?
 



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