Pro Power Onboard™
See Owner’s Manual for important operating instructions.
Whether you’ve got a gas, hybrid, or all-electric powertrain, available Pro Power Onboard* turns your Ford vehicle into a mobile power source, so you can power your worksite, charge electronics, or camp like a champ with electricity on demand.
Pro Power Onboard has been expanded to now refer to 400 W outlets in addition to 2.0 kW and greater system offerings. 400 W outlets supplying 400 W of power are now referred to as Pro Power Onboard — 400 W.
Vehicles With Pro Power Onboard Capability
Pro Power Onboard* systems offering 2.0 kW and greater output are currently available on:
- E-Transit™ van (2022 and newer)
- E-Transit Chassis Cab (2022 and newer)
- E-Transit Cutaway (2023 and newer)
- Ford F-150® truck (2021 and newer)
- Ford Super Duty® truck (2023 and newer)
- Ford F-150® Lightning® truck (2022 and newer)
Pro Power Onboard — 400 W system* is currently available on:
- Bronco® SUV (2021 and newer)
- Bronco Sport® SUV (2021 and newer)
- E-Transit™ van (2022 and newer)
- Expedition® SUV (2025 and newer)
- F-150® truck (2015 and newer)
- Maverick® truck (2022 and newer)
- Ranger® truck (2024 and newer)
- Super Duty® Chassis Cab (2017 and newer)
- Super Duty® truck (2017 and newer)
- Transit® van (2020 and newer)
- Transit® Cutaway and Chassis Cab (2020 and newer)
Check out the video tutorials for F-150, F-150 Lightning, and Super Duty. Plus, find step-by-step instructions for all equipped vehicles.
How-to: Pro Power Onboard for F-150 and Super Duty Trucks
Get the run down on how to operate Pro Power Onboard on your F-150 and Super Duty pickup. Learn where outlets are placed, how to turn them on, monitor draw, and understand the different outlet configurations that are available to you depending on your vehicle’s system.
How-to: Pro Power Onboard for F-150 Lightning Truck
Learn how to operate Pro Power Onboard on your F-150 Lightning truck. Turn on outlets inside the cabin, in the cargo bed, and Mega Power Frunk; plus, monitor your draw, and more. Your cargo bed outlet configurations will vary depending on your vehicle’s system.
How To Use Pro Power Onboard — Step by Step
1. Power On
When your vehicle is turned on in an open, well-ventilated area, you can send power where you need it. The easiest way to tell which system you have is from your center display (for 2.0 kW, 2.4 kW, 7.2 kW, and 9.6 kW systems). Select Features. Then choose Pro Power Onboard. Note that the Pro Power Onboard — 400 W system will not appear on your center display nor in the FordPass® app and is functional when you turn your vehicle on.
Follow the guidelines for your system. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for information, warnings, and precautions.*
400 W System
- Turn on your vehicle.
- The power outlet indicator illuminates on when the outlet is providing power.
If you plan to use your system for more than 30 minutes, switch off the 30 min Max Idle. You cannot permanently disable this feature and will need to switch it off each time you turn on your vehicle.
- Select Vehicle from the settings menu from the center display.
- Switch off the 30 min Max Idle.
F-150 2.0 kW, 2.4 kW, or 7.2 kW and Super Duty 2.0 kW systems
- From your center display, choose Features. Select Pro Power Onboard and then select Generator Mode.
- Or press the Pro Power Onboard hard button located on your dash (2.0 kW system) or above the center display (2.4 kW and 7.2 kW systems).
- Cargo bed outlets will also need to be turned on by pressing the power button at the outlet to begin running power.
F-150 Lightning 2.4 kW and 9.6 kW systems
- From your center display, choose Features. Select Pro Power Onboard and then select Generator Mode.
- Turn on outlets at the Mega Power Frunk and cargo bed by pressing the power button at the outlet to begin running power.
E-Transit 2.4 kW system
- From your center display, choose Features. Select Pro Power Onboard and then select Generator Mode.
- Switch rear outlets on or off.
- Alternately, instead of using the center display, you can press the power button at the rear outlet control to turn it on.
2. Monitor Your Power
You can easily keep track of usage and load on your center display and remotely through your FordPass® app. You’ll be notified if you trip a circuit breaker by pulling too much power. If you trip your circuit, unplug all devices and reset the breaker from the center display. For the 7.2 kW and 9.6 kW systems, you also have the option to reset the breakers from the cargo bed outlet by pressing the two reset buttons.
Please note: The 400 W system does not offer center display or FordPass app integration and controls.
Access View-Only Mode in FordPass
With the return of Pro Power Onboard into FordPass, you can access a view-only mode in the app. This will allow you to see your on/off status, power consumption, and any related warnings/errors. Additional features and functions are expected in later releases.
To access Pro Power Onboard in FordPass:
- Log in to the FordPass app.
- Tap the Vehicle screen.
- Select the Pro Power Onboard tab.
3. Mobile Power
Charge up your toys, tools, and devices even while driving. Your Pro Power Onboard system is operational in motion. That means you can plug in on the way and arrive powered up using any of the Pro Power outlets during drive time. Note that F-150 Lightning frunk outlets have reduced output when the frunk is closed shut. Maximum power may be reduced when your vehicle is in Drive (D).
4. Idle Power
Help keep your equipment safe and charging while your pickup is parked in an open, well-ventilated area. You can remove your key, lock your truck, and idle while running Pro Power Onboard in Utility Idle mode.
How to turn on Utility Idle:
- Select Features on your center display touchscreen, open Pro Power Onboard, select Generator Mode, and choose Utility Idle.
To remove your flip key:
- Press the brake pedal once.
- Turn the key to position 0.
- Remove key and Pro Power Onboard will run until fuel or battery power is fully exhausted.
Please note: The 400 W system does not offer center display or FordPass app integration and controls.
5. Pro Power Reserve on F-150 Lightning Truck
You can save battery range by setting a battery reserve limit so that you have enough charge to get home or to a public charging station to recharge your truck. Select your limit with the Pro Power Reserve control within the Pro Power Onboard feature on your center display or via the FordPass app.
Total Power Play
Depending on your vehicle, Pro Power Onboard has five different power outputs:** 400 W, 2.0 kW, 2.4 kW, 7.2 kW, and 9.6 kW.† Refer to your Owner’s Manual to see which system your vehicle is equipped with. Check out the types of work and recreation you can power with these charts.
400 W
With a 400 W outlet*, you can power:
| Household Items | Camping and On the Go |
| Lights — 20 W | Lights — 20 W |
| Phone — 20 W | Phone — 20 W |
| Laptop — 20–120 W | Laptop — 20–120 W |
| Wi-Fi® — 20 W | Tool battery charger — 20 W |
| TV — 50–200 W | TV — 50–200 W |
| Mini-fridge — 100–400 W | E-bike charger — 200 W |
2.0 kW (2,000 W)
With up to four available 120 V/20 A outlets*, you can power:
| Fixing a Fence | Landscaping Crew | Football Tailgating |
| 8-inch circular saw — 1,200 W | Gang battery charger — 1,200 W | Electric heater — 600 W |
| Portable speaker — 400 W | Pole saw — 800 W | Television — 400 W |
| Battery charger — 200 W | Portable speaker — 400 W | |
| Portable fridge — 400 W | ||
| Blender — 200 W | ||
| Use Total — 1,800 W | Use Total — 2,000 W | Use Total — 2,000 W |
2.4 kW (2,400 W)
With up to four available 120 V/20 A outlets on F-150® and eight on Lightning® trucks*, you can power:
| Building a Deck | Cement/Masonry | Neighborhood Drive-in |
| 8-inch compound saw — 1,200 W | Jackhammer — 1,200 W | Loudspeakers — 1,100 W |
| 1/2 hp air compressor — 1,000 W | Concrete mixer — 800 W | Popcorn popper — 275 W |
| Battery charger — 200 W | Projector — 800 W | |
| Use Total — 2,400 W | Use Total — 2,000 W | Use Total — 2,175 W |
7.2 kW (7,200 W)
With up to six available 120 V/20 A outlets and a 240 V outlet*, you can power:
| Framing a House | Mobile Metal Shop | Day at Off-Road Park |
| 12-inch compound miter saw — 1,800 W | 120V plasma cutter — 1,800 W | Two electric dirt bikes — 4,800 W |
| Circular saw — 1,200 W | 120V TIG welder — 1,700 W | Electric griddle — 1,400 W |
| Gang battery charger — 1,200 W | Chop saw — 1,500 W | 1/2 hp air compressor — 1,000 W |
| Hammer drill — 1,200 W | 1 1/2 hp air compressor — 1,200 W | |
| 1/2 hp air compressor — 1,000 W | Angle grinder — 800 W | |
| Area flood lights — 800 W | Work light — 200 W | |
| Use Total — 7,200 W | Use Total — 7,200 W | Use Total — 7,200 W |
9.6 kW (9,600 W)
With ten available 120 V/20 A outlets, one USB-C outlet, one USB-A outlet, and one 240 V/30 A outlet*, you can power:
| Construction Site | Football tailgate | Campsite |
| Gang battery charger — 1,200 W | Space heater — 1,500 W | Electric grill — 1,500 W |
| Belt sander — 1,000 W | Two televisions — 600 W | Camp fridge — 400 W |
| 1 1/2 hp air compressor — 1,200 W | Portable speaker — 400 W | Blender — 400 W |
| Table saw — 4,000 W | Game console — 200 W | Crock pot — 270 W |
| Reciprocating saw — 960 W | Electric smoker — 1,650 W | Coffee maker — 600 W |
| Circular saw — 1,200 W | Crock pot — 270 W | Electric griddle — 1,400 W |
| Portable fridge — 400 W | Rechargeable camp lights — 100 W | |
| Tailgate food warmers — 500 W | Outdoor bulb string lights — 265 W | |
| Tablets and multiple phones — 400 W | Space heater — 1500 W | |
| Electric blankets — 400 W | Hair dryer — 600 W | |
| Bounce house — 2,000 W | Laptop and multiple phones — 140 W | |
| Electric dirt bike — 2,400 W | ||
| Use Total — 9,560 W | Use Total — 8,320 W | Use Total — 9,575 W |
FAQs
What devices are safe to use with Pro Power Onboard™ outlets?
Ford recommends using Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL)-approved devices with power outlets. UL is the standard for safety and compliance. It identifies a product that is certified for conformity and tested for quality. You can find the “UL” mark on the device’s label or manufacturer-provided power cable.
Can I use my F-150® Lightning® pickup to power my home?
Yes, when the power goes out, you can use Home Backup Power to run appliances and lights. Check out how to use your F-150 Lightning truck as a backup power source for your home.
Can I use Pro Power Onboard™ while driving?
You can use Pro Power even while driving. That means you can plug in on the way and arrive powered up using any of your Pro Power outlets during drive time. Note: frunk outlets have reduced output when the frunk is closed shut. Maximum power may be reduced when your vehicle is in Drive (D).
WARNING: Do not use the onboard generator to power a towable item when your vehicle is in motion unless you are using Ford-approved accessories.
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How to Use Smart Hitch
Towing Calculator
*See Owner’s Manual for important operating instructions.
**Maximum power available is limited to the combined total of all items in use. Power may also be limited in Drive mode or in certain ambient temperature conditions. Some electrical equipment requires higher start-up power capacity of the system. See Owner’s Manual for important operating instructions.
†Available with some trim levels of vehicles equipped with Pro Power Onboard™.