Is your 2019 Ford Escape constantly flashing a low key fob battery warning, even after you’ve just replaced it? You’re definitely not alone. Many Ford Escape owners are scratching their heads over this exact issue, myself included. For months, I’ve been battling intermittent low battery warnings, dutifully swapping out batteries, only to have the alert reappear. It’s more than just a minor annoyance; it hints at something deeper going on with the key fob system.
Like many others, I initially dismissed the warning. A low battery is a common issue, right? But the persistence of the alert, even with fresh batteries, is raising red flags. Adding to the confusion, my Ford Escape has twice inexplicably shut down while stopped at a traffic light. Everything inside the car remained powered, but the engine just died. Thankfully, restarting was quick, only taking a few minutes each time. These incidents were spaced far apart, making them easy to dismiss as random glitches – until now.
Recently, the key fob battery warnings have become more frequent, almost relentless. Just last week, the dashboard screamed about a low fob battery. Another new battery installed, and the message vanished… briefly. After a quick store run, the warning was back, and it’s been stubbornly present ever since.
But here’s where things get really strange: the FordPass app has thrown two “Passive entry passive start alert” notifications my way. What exactly does “passive entry passive start alert” even mean? A quick Google search offered little clarity. Could this be connected to the persistent battery warnings and even the random shutdowns? It feels like these seemingly unrelated issues are pieces of the same puzzling Ford Escape key fob puzzle.
If you’ve experienced this combination of persistent key fob battery warnings, “passive entry passive start alerts,” and especially if you’ve encountered unexpected shutdowns in your 2019 Ford Escape, your insights would be invaluable. Are these issues connected? Is there a fix beyond simply replacing the key fob battery? Let’s connect the dots and share our experiences to get to the bottom of this Ford Escape mystery.
