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If your 2017 Ford Explorer's remote start isn't working, it's likely that the battery in your key fob needs to be replaced. All key fobs use a CR2032 battery, which is a small coin-shaped battery that costs around $5 each. You can find these batteries in the same aisle as regular batteries. To change the battery, you'll need to remove the back panel of the fob. Depending on the model, you may be able to slide off the back panel or you might need to unscrew it with a small screwdriver.
What's going on with the battery isn't the problem here. Even with new batteries in both key fobs, the car isn't starting. Is there a specific reason why it's not starting and the red light keeps flashing?
The reason why the push start button isn't functioning on the 2017 Ford Explorer is typically because the key fob battery is running low.