How do I manage the settings of my Ford home charge station?

You can manage home charge station access, settings, charging speeds, and gain insights into your charging habits with the Ford app.

Check out the table below to see the available features for your Ford home charging solution.

 Connected Charge StationCharge Station ProMobile Power Cord
Charging insightsGet charging insights through the Ford app.

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Adding another charge stationAdd another charger to the Ford app.

N/A

Locking your charge stationSecure your charge station while you're away.

N/A

Sharing a charger stationShare access to your charge station with other Ford app users.

N/A

Adjusting the charging speedLearn how to manually reduce the charge rate of your home charge station.

N/A

Changing a charge station's nameUpdate your home charge stations name in the Ford app.

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Getting the most out of my chargerFind potential cost savings and rewards for supporting your electric grid.

Viewing Charging Insights

  1. Open the Ford app.
  2. Tap Energy.
  3. Select Charge station.
  4. Tap INSIGHTS to display your charging information. View your charging information for a specific time frame by tapping:
    • Day
    • Week
    • Month
    • Year 

Note: For longer time frames, such as by month or year, tap View Charge Events, and a list of individual charging events will populate. You can filter these results to a specific time frame by tapping the Filter button. 

Adding Another Charger

  1. Log in to the Ford app.
  2. Tap Energy.
  3. Select Charge station.
  4. Tap Settings.
  5. Press Add Charge Station. The Ford app will redirect you to the Ford Charge Station Setup App to start the setup process.
  6. Follow the instructions to complete the setup of your charge station.

Locking and Unlocking a Charge Station

  1. Log in to your Ford app.
  2. Select Energy.
  3. Tap Charge station.
  4. Press the Lock/Unlock slider.

Notes: 

  • The auto-unlock setting is enabled by default, automatically unlocking your charge station when your vehicle connects.
  • This feature is only available on the Ford Connected Charge Station and is not available on the Ford Charge Station Pro or Mobile Power Cord.

Sharing a Charge Station

  1. Open the Ford app.
  2. Tap Energy.
  3. Select Charge station.
  4. Tap Station Sharing.
  5. Select Invite New Users.
  6. Enter the email address of the user you want to invite.
  7. Select the charger you want to grant access to.
  8. Press Next.
  9. Tap Invite.

If successful, a confirmation banner message will appear at the top of your screen. The Station Sharing section will show the invited user's email in the list of users with station access.

Note: You can remove user access under Station Sharing by tapping Edit next to their name and selecting Remove User.

Adjusting Charging Speed

  1. Open the Ford app.
  2. Tap on Energy.
  3. Select Charge station.
  4. Tap Settings.
  5. Move the slider under Max Charge Current to increase or decrease your charge station's charge rate.

Changing a Charge Station's Name

  1. Log in to the Ford app.
  2. Tap Energy.
  3. Select Charge station.
  4. Tap Settings.
  5. Select Edit next to the Station Nickname.
  6. Enter your preferred station name and tap Save. 

Getting the Most Out of Home Charging

Learn about potential rewards and cost savings by charging your electric Ford vehicle at home.

Can I save money on home charging by setting a preferred charge time?

Many utility providers offer rate plans with pricing that varies by time of day. Preferred charge times can help you maximize your savings by scheduling as much of your charging outside of peak pricing as possible.

Contact your local utility to see if off-peak rate plans are available in your area.

Can I limit how much my vehicle charges?

Yes. You can limit your vehicle's charging by settings a target charge in the Ford app or your in-vehicle touchscreen. Setting a target charge can help preserve the health of your EV's battery.

For information on the Ford-recommended charge levels for your all-electric vehicle, see our all-electric Ford vehicle charging recommendations.

Can I earn rewards or incentives from my local utility for charging at home?

In some areas, Ford Energy Rewards can connect electric vehicle owners with their local utility companies. You may be able to earn incentives in exchange for flexibility with your charging times.

Ford Energy Rewards is an optional program. You can override the charge schedule, if needed, or unenroll from the program entirely. 

If you charge your vehicle at home and you have a participating local utility, you may be able to enroll today. 

Can I use my home charge station and electric vehicle as a backup generator?

Home Backup Power automatically reverses electricity flow when the power goes out, turning your F-150 Lightning® truck into a backup power source. This means you can power your home during an outage for up to three days.*

Using your in-vehicle touchscreen, you can start or stop Home Backup Power, set your vehicle's energy reserve level, and adjust your operating preferences.

If you are interested in Home Backup Power, you will need to purchase and install the following:

Contact Sunrun, our preferred installation partner, to learn more about Home Backup Power installation requirements.

Additional Information

Am I eligible for Ford Home Backup Power?
How do I set up Home Backup Power?
Where do I adjust my Home Backup Power Settings?

The Ford app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.

*When home is properly equipped, and home transfer switch disconnects the home from the grid. Based on 30 kWh use per day using the F-150 Lightning with the extended-range battery. Your results may vary based on energy usage. Rationing power assumes limiting the number of devices and turning the truck off when not needed.