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2021 Ford F-150 Owners Manual - Power Outlet - Vehicles With: Pickup Bed Power Generator Outlet



Power Outlet - Vehicles With: Pickup Bed Power Generator Outlet

Pro-Power On-Board

The vehicle functions as a portable generator and can power devices that require up to the rating listed on power outlet label.

WARNING: The vehicle's engine runs while the generator is switched on. Running engines emit carbon monoxide. Only use the generator when the vehicle is outdoors. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

Note: Automatic engine stop is disabled and the gasoline engine will continue to idle when the outlet is switched on.

Note: We recommend using UL approved devices for use with the power outlet.

Note: Unplug electrical devices from the power outlet when they are not switched on.

Note: Make sure there is no damage to the outlets before driving your vehicle.

Note: Make sure that objects are not blocking the inverter inlet and exhaust near the rear underseat storage compartment.

Note: The climate control system may turn on and power may be limited during extreme hot or cold temperatures to optimize the performance of the system.

Note: When the outlet is switched on and the vehicle is in Park (P) the engine turns off 30 minutes after the low fuel warning is displayed. After the vehicle is turned off, generator mode only operates while driving or until the vehicle is refueled.

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Vehicle Type

Grounding Type

Gas

Neutral floating: The neutral of the inverter generator is isolated from system ground.

HEV

Neutral bonded: The neutral of the inverter generator is bonded to system ground. Connecting loads that also have neutral bonded to ground will cause the ground fault detection to trip.

Note: If additional grounding measures are required, consult with a qualified electrician.

WARNING: The vehicle's engine runs while the generator is switched on. Running engines emit carbon monoxide. Only use the generator when the vehicle is outdoors. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

Note: The gasoline engine may start and stop to provide power when the outlet is switched on.

Note: We recommend using UL approved devices for use with the power outlet.

Note: Unplug electrical devices from the power outlet when they are not switched on.

Note: The climate control system may turn on and power may be limited during extreme hot or cold temperatures to optimize the performance of the system.

Note: When the outlet is switched on and the vehicle is in Park (P) the engine turns off 30 minutes after the low fuel warning is displayed. After the vehicle is turned off, generator mode only operates while driving or until the vehicle is refueled.

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Vehicle Type

Grounding Type

Gas

Neutral floating: The neutral of the inverter generator is isolated from system ground.

HEV

Neutral bonded: The neutral of the inverter generator is bonded to system ground. Connecting loads that also have neutral bonded to ground will cause the ground fault detection to trip.

Note: If additional grounding measures are required, consult with a qualified electrician.

The power outlets are behind covers on the left side of the bed.

- VEHICLES WITH: 2KW

The power outlet indicator illuminates to let you know the status of the system.

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The generator mode power indicator displays the currently used power and total available power level on the touchscreen. When Generator Mode is switched off the indicator displays a reduced available power level. When generator mode is switched on the indicator displays the full available power.

Note: Ensure plugged in devices do not exceed the available power displayed on the generator mode power indicator.

Note: Maximum power may be reduced when the vehicle is in drive (D).

- VEHICLES WITH: 2.4KW/ 7.2KW

The power outlet indicator illuminates to let you know the status of the system.

Indicator Status

Description

On

The power point is working and the vehicle is on.

Off

The power point is off and the vehicle is off.

Flashing

The power point is in fault mode.

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The generator mode power indicator displays the currently used power and total available power level on the touchscreen. When Generator Mode is switched off the indicator displays a reduced available power level. When generator mode is switched on the indicator displays the full available power.

Note: Additional indicators may be available based on vehicle configuration.

Note: Ensure plugged in devices do not exceed the available power displayed on the generator mode power indicator.

Utility Idle mode allows you to remove the key from the ignition and keep the vehicle and bed power point running.

1. Start the vehicle. See Starting and Stopping the Engine (page 209).

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    Press the Features button on the touchscreen.
    Press the Pro Power Onboard button.
    Press the Generator Mode button to switch the power outlet to the rating listed on the power outlet label.
    Press the Utility Idle button.
    Turn the key to position 0.
    Remove the key from the ignition.
    Insert the key into the ignition.
    Turn the key to position III.

Use the controls on the touchscreen to switch off the vehicle.

Pro-Power On-Board

Generator Mode uses the vehicle engine to increase power to the bed power outlets up to the rating listed on the power outlet label.

    Switch the vehicle on. See Starting and Stopping the Engine (page 209).
    Press the Features button on the touchscreen.
    Press the Pro Power Onboard button.
    Press the Generator Mode button to switch the power outlet to the full rating listed on the power outlet label.

Press the button to switch between off, Convenience Mode, and Generator Mode.

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Press the button to switch Generator Mode on and off.

After disconnecting all electrical loads the ground fault can be reset using the switches on the power point, on the instrument panel or on the touchscreen.

Use the controls on the touchscreen to test the ground fault detection circuit.

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Press the button on the upper right area of the bed outlet when the circuit breaker has opened after a fault has occurred to reset the circuit breaker to the on position. There are two circuit breaker buttons that correspond to the A and B outlets.

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Message

Description

Item(s) plugged in exceed the system's maximum capacity. Try unplugging one or more items and reset. See Owner's Manual for detail.

Ensure plugged in devices do not exceed the available power displayed. Devices may exceed the power rating shown the device label when plugged in. Unplug the device and switch the ignition on and off to reset the system.

Ground Fault Detected. See Owner's Manual for details.

After disconnecting all electrical loads, the ground fault can be reset using the switches on the power point, on the instrument panel or on the touchscreen. Use the controls on the touchscreen to test the ground fault detection circuit.

Generator System is outside its operating temperature and capacity is reduced. See Owner's Manual for details.

The climate control system may turn on and power may be limited during extreme hot or cold temperatures to optimize the performance of the system.

Another power source is trying to supply power to your vehicle's AC outlets. Discon- nect vehicle from that power source. See Owner's Manual for details.

Do not plug in any device that supplies power to the vehicle through the power points. This could result in damage to vehicle systems.

Pro Power OnBoard is currently unavailable.

See Owner's Manual for details.

The Pickup Bed Power Generator is in fault mode. Ensure all devices are unplugged from the system. Use the controls on the touchscreen to reset the system. Switch the vehicle on and off if the touchscreen controls are unable to reset the system. See an authorized dealer if these steps do not fix the fault.

This button test outlets for proper opera- tion of ground fault detection. In a successful test, Pro Power OnBoard detects the ground fault and turns off. See Owner's Manual for details.

After disconnecting all electrical loads, the ground fault can be reset using the switches on the power point, on the instrument panel or on the touchscreen. Use the controls on the touchscreen to test the ground fault detection circuit.

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Message

Description

Extended idling in drive (D) is reducing available power to 4300W. See Owner’s Manual for details

Extended idling in drive (D) is reducing available power. When safe, shift to park

(P) while idling, or reduce power draw to less than 4300W to keep the generator

running.

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Unplug all devices from the Bed Power Generator Outlets and make sure you have closed the outlet covers. If you are still unable to drive the vehicle, use Manual Park Release to put the transmission into Drive (D). See Using Manual Park Release (page 257).

See Using Manual Park Release

(page 257).

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