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FORD INTELLIGENT BACKUP POWER

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      IT’S READY TO WORK, EVEN WHEN PARKED

      If the power goes out in your neighborhood, rest easy. * You’ve got an F-150® Lightning.®
      *When home is properly equipped.
      • A man beside a Ford F-150® Lightning™ as it charges his home

        POWER AT THE READY

        Your F-150® Lightning® automatically begins powering your home when connected to the 80-amp Ford Charge Station Pro. *
        *When home is properly equipped and home transfer switch disconnects the home from the grid.
      • Ford Intelligent Backup Power status displayed on a 2022 Ford F-150® Lightning™ touch screen

        STAND UP TO YOUR OUTAGE

        Your F-150® Lightning® with extended-range battery can power your home for three days. Or even up to 10, if usage is properly rationed. *
        *When home is properly equipped and home transfer switch disconnects 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.
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        DOWN TO THE WIRE

        The Ford Charge Station Pro can be linked to your home’s electrical box with purchase of the Home Integration System.
      • An installer finishes work on a Ford Charge Station Pro

        THE INSTALLATION EXPERTS

        Meet Sunrun. Our preferred installer will expertly connect everything together.
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      HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED

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      REQUIRED VEHICLE CHARGER & SOFTWARE

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      REQUIRED HOME INTEGRATION SYSTEM

      • System must be purchased from Sunrun, our preferred provider
      • Installation requires permits and local utility coordination
      • Ford recommends Sunrun for every step, from start to finish
      • However, if preferred, consult your local licensed electrician
      • Technical documents for licensed electricians
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      RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION

      • Must be hardwired to home
      • Indoor or outdoor installation
      • 100A circuit recommended for best charging performance

       

       

      THE FIRST THING YOU’LL NEED IS IN YOUR POCKET

      Manage Ford Intelligent Backup Power using your FordPass™ App.164
      • Smartphone displaying a text alert of Ford Intelligent Backup Power starting

        SYSTEM STARTED

        If the grid goes down and the system kicks in, you’ll know.
      • Smartphone displaying a Ford Intelligent Backup Power system status screen

        SYSTEM STATUS

        All the vital info you need – all in one place.
      • Smartphone displaying a Ford Intelligent Backup Power reserve limit indicator

        POWER RESERVE LIMIT

        Set your own cut-off limit, and control power transfer to your home.
      • Smartphone displaying a Ford Intelligent Backup Power charge status screen

        CHARGE STATUS

        Always know how much charge is left in your battery.
      • Smartphone displaying a text alert for power restored

        POWER RESTORED

        When the grid goes back up, you’ll get an alert.
      A woman receives a Ford Intelligent Backup Power text alert on her smartphone

      GET FORDPASS™

      Unlock the full functionality of Intelligent Backup Power.164 

      Download FordPass™

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      ALL THINGS F-150® LIGHTNING®

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