How do I charge my all-electric Ford vehicle with my Fast Charging Adapter?

Follow the steps below to connect, start, and end a charging session with your all-electric Ford vehicle and Fast Charging Adapter. For a physical copy of these instructions, download the Step-by-Step Charging Guide.

 You can also view the video below to learn how to use your Fast Charging Adapter.

Important: There are two Ford-approved fast charging adapters. They perform and operate the same.

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How to Start Charging:

Use the Ford app to locate Tesla designated Superchargers    Attach the adapter to the Supercharger cord. Push until you hear a click.    Open your EV's charge port door and flip down the dust cap.    Push connected adapter into charge port until it clicks. With Plug & Charge, charging starts automatically.

How to Disconnect the Adapter:

Stop charge by pressing unlock button on vehicle charge port.    Remove adapter from the charge port using the release button/lever.    Detach the adapter from the Tesla Supercharger cord by pressing the cabel release tab/lever.

Important: 

  • Do not attempt to remove the charging cable from the Fast Charging Adapter while the adapter is still attached to your vehicle.
  • Do not attempt to remove a charging cable or adapter from your vehicle before it is unlocked. Doing so can damage your vehicle, the charging cable, or the adapter.

If you encounter issues starting your charging session:

Use the Ford app to make sure the Tesla Supercharger you are trying to use is compatible with your all-electric Ford vehicle. Not all Tesla Superchargers are compatible with non-Tesla electric vehicles (EVs).

If you are at a designated Tesla Supercharger and the charger is not starting, try the following:

  • Check for connection issues:
    1. Unplug the Fast Charging Adapter from your vehicle.
    2. Unplug the Tesla Supercharger cable from the Fast Charging Adapter.
    3. Confirm that all connections are undamaged and free of debris.
    4. Try the session again.
  • Try activating the Tesla Supercharger with the Ford app if Plug & Charge does not automatically activate a charging session.
  • Move to another Tesla Supercharger.

If you are still unable to charge using the BlueOval Charge Network, your account may be suspended for payment-related issues. To check, visit the connected services webpage. If your account is listed as "On Hold," follow the steps shown to restore your BlueOval Charge Network account.

For more assistance, contact our Customer Relationship Center.

If it is outside the Customer Relationship Center's Hours of Operation, contact Roadside Assistance. 

More About Ford EVs

For additional assistance with starting or stopping a charge session, see our Charge Session Troubleshooting article or tap Get Help Public Charging on the charge station overview in the Ford app.

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