How do I set up my Ford home charge station?

Take the following steps:

1. Download the Ford Charge Station Setup app from either the Google Play Store or App Store.
2. Ensure Bluetooth^® connectivity is enabled on your smartphone.
3. Open the Ford app and select Energy.
4. Tap Charge station.
5. Press Get Started.
6. Choose the Ford Connected Charge Station image.
7. Press Let's Go.
8. Tap Pair Station.
   • If multiple stations are present, you will need to choose the station you want to set up.
   • You can confirm the station by matching the station ID on your screen to the station ID located in the Connected Charge Station owner's manual.
9. Select your charge station and tap Next.
10. Enter the station's access code and tap Next. The access code is located on the cover of the charge station owner's manual.
11. Tap Find Networks.
12. Select your home Wi-Fi^® network and press Next.
13. Enter the password and tap Connect Wi-Fi. A successful connection screen should display.
14. Press Continue to connect your charge station to the Ford app.
15. Select the Ford app from the list of available applications.
16. Review and confirm your charge station ID and access code as it populates on the screen.
17. Tap Next.
18. Confirm the address associated with your station. If it is incorrect, tap the Edit link to manually enter your address.
19. Tap Next.
20. Name your charger and tap Next.
21. Tap the Access Control slider. Turning on Access Control allows you to lock and unlock your charge station.
22. Press Save.

To plug in and use a Mobile Power Cord, take the following steps:

1. Choose a 120-volt (V) or 240V NEMA 14-50 outlet.
2. Install the Ford Mobile Charger bracket near the 120V or 240V outlet.
3. Attach the appropriate plug type to the Mobile Power Cord. Ensure the plug is properly seated in the body of the Mobile Power Cord. Listen for a click.
4. Plug the cord into the outlet.
5. Attach the Mobile Power Cord to the bracket.
6. Unwind the charging cord. This helps to ensure the charger does not overheat.
7. Connect the charger to the vehicle charge port.

The charge port LED lights will flash, confirming a connection has been made.

Note: Other appliances cannot be connected to the same circuit as the Mobile Power Cord.

Take the following steps:

1. Open the Ford app.
2. Go to Energy.
3. Select Charge station.
4. Tap Get Started.
5. Select 80A Charge Station Pro.
6. Tap Let's Go to download the Ford Charge Station Pro Setup app.
7. Install the Ford Charge Station Pro Setup app from the Google Play Store or the App Store.
8. Enable Location Services in the Ford Charge Station Pro Setup app. You will not be able to set up your charger without enabling location services.
9. Tap New Station Setup, then press Continue.
10. Read and accept the Terms and Conditions.
11. Tap Wi-Fi Settings. Your smartphone will route you to the Wi-Fi Settings app.
12. Select your charge station's ID from the list of networks in your smartphone's Wi-Fi settings.
    • Your station ID should start with "SWA."
    • You can confirm your station ID by checking it against the sticker beneath the station's faceplate.
13. Enter your charge station's access code as its Wi-Fi password.
14. Go back to the Ford Charge Station Pro Setup app, where your smartphone and charge station will complete their connection.
15. Tap Find Networks.
16. Select your home Wi-Fi and enter your home Wi-Fi password.
17. Tap Connect and wait for your charger to connect to your Wi-Fi. This may take up to 5 minutes.
18. Select Continue.
19. Tap Add Station to the Ford app.
20. Confirm the charge station ID and access code and select Next.
21. Add a name to your charge station and tap Next.
22. Set your preferred permissions and select Save.

To learn more about turning your vehicle into a backup power source for your home, see our article on What is Ford Home Backup Power?^**.

Take the following steps:

1. Open the Ford Charge Station Setup app.
   
   Note: If you have more than one charge station connected to the Charge Station Setup app, you will need to select the one you wish to reset.
    
2. Copy your charge station's access code.
3. Select the Setup and Configuration button.
4. Tap Reset Station.
5. Select the Begin Reset button.
6. Paste the charge station access code and press the Station Reset button.

The confirmation screen will display once the station successfully resets itself. 

If you want to set up your home charge station again, tap the Start Setup button, or press Open the Ford app to leave the Ford Charge Station Setup app.

Take the following steps:

1. Open the Charge Station Pro Setup app.
2. Select Station Settings.
   
   Note: If you have more than one charge station connected to the Charge Station Pro Setup app, you will need to select the one you wish to reset.
    
3. Enter your charge stations access code/password.
4. Tap Reset Station.
5. Select Begin Reset.