Troubleshooting:
Issues Performing a Backup Power Transfer
IMPORTANT
The following items must be completed prior to trying a Backup Power Transfer
IMPORTANT: Installation must be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with local, state, and National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 requirements
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Truck is Faulting During Backup Power Transfer (BPT)
1 | Charge station bluetooth communication fault on truck’s speedometer display during BPT (backup power transfer) |
2 | No fault on Charge Station Pro, just trucks display |
3 | Truck had no issue going into BPT |
Symptoms
1 | Truck uses bluetooth to communicate between Ford Charge Station Pro |
2 | Bluetooth module mounted on rear wall behind the passenger seat |
3 | Walls, large electronics, trees, and other environmental items can cause interference and weaken the signal |
Potential Reason
1 | Reposition truck with rear passenger door as close to charger as possible |
2 | Try BPT again |
3 | Remember to wait 5 minutes between BPT’s (less time can cause issues) |
Potential Fix
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Ford Charge Station Pro Overheating
1 | Ford Charge Station Pro Overheating |
2 | Error message within FordPass app |
3 | Solid amber light on Ford Charge Station Pro |
Symptoms
1 | Ford Charge Station Pro chargers with software version .64 or later |
2 | Overheat sensors programed inaccurately from factory |
Potential Reason
1 | Connect Ford Charge Pro to wifi for software update |
2 | Takes 24 - 48 hours to push via OTA |
3 | OTA updates push at night |
4 | Software version .70 or newer will fix overheat issue |
Potential Fix