How do I control Home Backup Power for my Ford F-150 Lightning®?

You can start or stop Home Backup Power, set your vehicle's energy reserve, and adjust your operating preferences from your in-vehicle SYNC* touchscreen.

Note: Home Backup Power may be listed as "Intelligent Backup Power" on your in-vehicle touchscreen.

Adjusting Home Backup Power

Confirm your SYNC system and select your SYNC generation to learn how to change your Home Backup Power settings.

SYNC 4A

  1. Tap on the Vehicle/Settings icon.
  2. Scroll down and select Intelligent Backup Power. The following displays:
    • System status
    • Estimated time remaining for backup power
    • The Start/Stop Transfer button

  3. Tap on the Settings tab or Settings button. 

    The Home Backup Power main screen with red boxes around Settings.
  4. Update your Home Backup Power settings.
    • Select an operation mode.
      • Automatic: When your system detects a power outage, it will automatically power your home.
      • Manual: During an outage, you will have to turn Home Backup Power on in your vehicle.
    • Move the Energy Reserve slider left or right to preserve the minimal amount of range you require to drive your vehicle.

    • Select Add a New Station to add another Ford Charge Station Pro to Home Backup Power.

      Home Backup Power Settings on SYNC 4A with red boxes around Operation Mode, Reserve, and Add a New Station.

SYNC 4

  1. Tap on the Features icon.
  2. Select Intelligent Backup Power. The following displays:
    • System status
    • Estimated time remaining
    • The Start/Stop Transfer button

  3. Tap on the Settings button. 

    Intelligent Backup Power on SYNC 4. A red box surrounds the Settings button.
  4. Update your Home Backup Power settings.
    • Select an operation mode.
      • Automatic: When your system detects a power outage, it will automatically power your home.
      • Manual: During an outage, you will have to turn Home Backup Power on in your vehicle.
    • Move the Energy Reserve slider left or right to preserve the minimal amount of range you require to drive your vehicle.

    • Select Add a New Station to add another Ford Charge Station Pro to Home Backup Power.

      Home Backup Power Settings with red boxes surrounding the Operation Mode, Energy Reserve, and Add a New Station.

Additional Information

What is the Ford Charge Station Pro?
How do I set up Home Backup Power on my Ford Charge Station Pro?

*Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.