The Ford Lightning Miscellaneous Question and Answer Thread

[Lightning Rod]

You can and I did for a while - I actually loaded up some Flac files. I've got them on an SSD drive plugged into one of the ports by the phone charger. It became too frustrating as the truck couldn't keep them sorted. It would index and sort day 1, then a few days later they were totally in a different order.

Once you get the drive plugged in - hit the screen with the apps on it and it'll have a USB drive or the name of your drive may even appear - select that and you should be able to play them after it indexes what is on the drive.

Excellent. I will give it a go tomorrow.

Thanks.

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[Lightning Rod]

I wasn't sure where to ask this question. I have someone who is upgrading my electrical service for 60 amp to 200 amp and is going to install my Ford Charge Station Pro. Did I not read somewhere on this forum that the Ford Charge Station Pro requires a dedicated sub panel that should be in close proximity to the charger? They are installing the charger in my detached garage and they are saying that a sub panel is not required for the FCSP. Does anyone know if this is true?

Thanks.

 

[Pioneer74]

Sub panel isn't required but the NEC requires a lockable disconnect on any circuit over 60 amps that isn't readily accessible to the breaker.

I don't have my code book in front of me so I can't quote the exact language.

 

[Amps]

Did I not read somewhere on this forum that the Ford Charge Station Pro requires a dedicated sub panel that should be in close proximity to the charger?

You may have read that to use aluminum wire for a long run from service panel to the FCSP (to save money on expensive copper conductors) that you need to have a transition from aluminum to copper to run to the FCSP. Copper is required for the terminals on the FCSP. This could be done with a sub-panel with an appropriate circuit breaker or a disconnect.

 

[Lightning Rod]

I am going on a trip to Ontario Canada today and I just wanted to know... all I need are some credit cards to charge up at fast charge stations right? I'm going to need probably 2 charge sessions and I'd love for them to happen without many issues. Are there any Dos and Don'ts when it comes to seeking and using fast chargers?

Thanks.

 

[Pod]

I would make sure you have the appropriate apps for the brand chargers you will visit. In my experience, point of sale charging with a credit card is rife for failure.

 

[Amps]

Are there any Dos and Don'ts when it comes to seeking and using fast chargers?

What @Pod said. Biggest don't is, don't rely on card readers to activate fast chargers. They're nowhere near as reliable as card readers on gas pumps.

Get apps and add app payment cards to your phone's digital wallet. You may have to put a card on file or $10 in your account. It's worth it. Remember that the NFC tap area on the charger is often different than the credit card reader.

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