Ford EVSE finally installed

[Highpi]

I had the Ford Connected 48 amp charge station installed yesterday. Works as it should and, to no surprise, much faster than the included mobile cord.
I did use public charging twice while waiting for the install, mainly just to get the process down. One time at Electrify America and one time at a Tesla station. The rest was done at home with the mobile cord.

The electrician found some room in the main 100 amp panel, luckily, because he said there wasn’t enough power in the sub panel to make it work.

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[K6CCC]

RLXXI, you have the Ford Charge Station Pro (will work up to 80 amps - not that your 2025 Lightning will use that much), whereas Highpi has the 48 amp Ford Connected Charger.

 

[Highpi]

You have the 80 amp version versus the 48 amp. It seems hit and miss on what you get from Ford.
For my needs, the 48 is plenty. I’m retired and the truck spends a lot of time parked, so I’ll just top it off to 80% every week or so.

 

[K6CCC]

I don't have details, but a bunch of people are reporting that they are getting the smaller charger, that also does not support vehicle to house system.

 

[Highpi]

Well, I spoke too soon. It charges just fine, but the charge station app doesn't want to connect to the Ford pass app, for some reason. I just get the spinning vortex of death and the charge station gets stuck in some type of pairing loop.

 

[Maquis]

I don't have details, but a bunch of people are reporting that they are getting the smaller charger, that also does not support vehicle to house system.

When Lightning sales grossly underperformed Ford’s forecast, they were stuck with a bunch of FCSPs. Apparently they have given enough away with the Ford Power Promise that they are switching over the less expensive FCCS.

 

[flyct]

When Lightning sales grossly underperformed Ford’s forecast, they were stuck with a bunch of FCSPs. Apparently they have given enough away with the Ford Power Promise that they are switching over the less expensive FCCS.

And most recently as this week, Ford is now shipping a 3rd version, 48 AMP Emporia, when truck buyers use the Free charger coupon.

 

[flyct]

Just had mine installed about a week or so ago. I wonder what the difference inside is, mine looks different.

You need to use some 30 second cleaner on that vinyl siding.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/30-Seconds-64-oz-Outdoor-Ready-To-Spray-Cleaner-6430SJ/305771180

 

[flyct]

My compass is broken, how will I be able to tell where the north side of my house is? You got something against green mister? ROFL

I have the same Vinyl siding on my cabin and The north side looks EXACTLY the same. You picture reminded me that I need to treat mine.

 

[Heliian]

doesn't want to connect to the Ford pass app,

First, try powering it off for a few minutes then back on.
Not sure about your station but you had to set up the other ones with another app first to the WiFi and then to fordpass.
Signal strength is incredibly important here.

 

[pirate4x4lance]

And most recently as this week, Ford is now shipping a 3rd version, 48 AMP Emporia, when truck buyers use the Free charger coupon.

This is what I just received a couple of days ago.

 

[TaxmanHog]

You need to use some 30 second cleaner on that vinyl siding.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/30-Seconds-64-oz-Outdoor-Ready-To-Spray-Cleaner-6430SJ/305771180

Thanks for the reminder, I need to pick up some myself, the north side of our house has some too, it's been bugging me for a while, gonna git'r done today.

 

[Rayden]

I had the Ford Connected 48 amp charge station installed yesterday. Works as it should and, to no surprise, much faster than the included mobile cord.
I did use public charging twice while waiting for the install, mainly just to get the process down. One time at Electrify America and one time at a Tesla station. The rest was done at home with the mobile cord.

The electrician found some room in the main 100 amp panel, luckily, because he said there wasn’t enough power in the sub panel to make it work.

I seem to be following right behind you, Highpi. Only had my truck for about 3 weeks now and have only been using the small plug in charger so far, with a couple of top offs at a charge station near my work. I haven't gotten moving yet on getting an installation done b/c I'm not sure what size line I should be getting, nor what charger to get. I'm not planning on using the truck to power my house, so I don't think that the FCSP is necessarily the best option.

 

[Highpi]

I seem to be following right behind you, Highpi. Only had my truck for about 3 weeks now and have only been using the small plug in charger so far, with a couple of top offs at a charge station near my work. I haven't gotten moving yet on getting an installation done b/c I'm not sure what size line I should be getting, nor what charger to get. I'm not planning on using the truck to power my house, so I don't think that the FCSP is necessarily the best option.

I was thinking the same thing, but when I found out they were throwing it in, including labor, I figured why not.
If you haven't already, check out State of Charge on youtube. He has a "best of" for 2024 charge stations vid.
As for size, I think the newer trucks are limited to 48 amps. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

I'm sure others will be along shortly to help out, as well.

 

[Maquis]

As for size, I think the newer trucks are limited to 48 amps.

Correct. The exception being that 80A can be ordered by fleets.

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