Pro Power Onboard™
See Owner’s Manual for important operating instructions.
Whether you’ve got a gas engine, hybrid, or battery-powered pickup, available Pro Power Onboard* turns your truck and E-Transit™ cargo van into a mobile power source, so you can power your worksite, charge electronics, or camp like a champ with multiple outlets and electricity on demand.
Vehicles with Pro Power Capability
Pro Power Onboard* is currently available on:
- E-Transit van (2022 and newer)
- Ford F-150® truck (2021 and newer)
- Ford Super Duty® truck (2023 and newer)
- Ford F-150® Lightning® truck (2022 and newer)
How-to: Pro Power Onboard for F-150 and Super Duty Trucks
Get the run down on how to operate Pro Power on your F-150 and Super Duty pickup. Learn where outlets are placed, how to turn them on, monitor draw, and understand the different outlet configurations that are available to you depending on your vehicle’s system.
How-to: Pro Power Onboard for F-150 Lightning Truck
Learn how to operate Pro Power on your F-150 Lightning truck. Turn on outlets inside the cabin, in the cargo bed, and Mega Power Frunk; plus, monitor your draw, and more. Your cargo bed outlet configurations will vary depending on your vehicle’s system.
How to Pro Power Onboard — Step by Step
1. Power On
When your vehicle is turned on, you can turn on Generator Mode and send power where you need it. Follow the guidelines for your system. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for more information.
F-150 2.0 kW, 2.4 kW, or 7.2 kW and Super Duty 2.0 kW system
- Open Pro Power from your in-vehicle touchscreen. Select Power and then select Generator Mode.
- Or press the Pro Power hard button located on your dash (2.0 kW system) or above the touchscreen (2.4 kW and 7.2 kW systems).
- Cargo bed outlets will also need to be turned on by pressing the power button at the outlet to begin running power.
F-150 Lightning 2.4 kW and 9.6 kW systems
- Open Pro Power from your in-vehicle touchscreen. Select Power and then select Generator Mode.
- Turn on outlets at the Mega Power Frunk and cargo bed by pressing the power button at the outlet to begin running power.
E-Transit 2.4 kW system
- Open Pro Power from your in-vehicle touchscreen.
- Select Pro Power Onboard.
- Switch rear outlets on or off.
- Alternately, instead of using the touchscreen, you can press the power button at the rear outlet control to turn it on.
2. Monitor Your Power
You can easily keep track of usage and load on your in-vehicle touchscreen and remotely through your FordPass® app. You’ll be notified if you trip a circuit breaker by pulling too much power. If you trip your circuit, unplug all devices and reset the breaker from the touchscreen. For the 7.2 kW and 9.6 kW system, you also have the option to reset the breakers from the cargo bed outlet by pressing the two reset buttons.
3. Mobile Power
Charge up your toys, tools, and devices even while driving. Your Pro Power Onboard system is operational in motion. That means you can plug in on the way and arrive powered up using any of the Pro Power outlets during drive time. Note that Lightning Frunk outlets have reduced output when the Frunk is closed shut.
4. Idle Power
Help keep your equipment safe and charging while your pickup is parked. You can remove your key, lock your truck, and idle while running Pro Power Onboard in Utility Idle mode. Go to Pro Power on your touchscreen and select Utility Idle. Pro Power will continue to be a power source until fuel or battery power is fully exhausted.
5. Pro Power Reserve on F-150 Lightning Truck
You can save battery range by setting a battery reserve limit so that you have enough charge to get home or to a public charging station to recharge your truck. Select your limit with the Pro Power Reserve control within the Pro Power feature on your in-vehicle touchscreen or via the FordPass app.
Total Power Play
Depending on your vehicle Pro Power Onboard has four different power outputs:** the 2.0 kW, 2.4 kW, 7.2 kW, and 9.6 kW.† Refer to your Owner’s Manual to see which system your vehicle is equipped with. Check out the types of work and recreation you can power with these charts.
2.0 kW (2,000W)
With up to four available 120V/20A outlets, you can power:
| Fixing a Fence | Landscaping Crew | Football Tailgating |
| 8-inch circular saw — 1,200 W | Gang battery charger — 1,200 W | Electric heater — 600 W |
| Portable speaker — 400 W | Pole saw — 800 W | Television — 400 W |
| Battery charger — 200 W | Portable speaker — 400 W | |
| Portable fridge — 400 W | ||
| Blender — 200 W | ||
| Use Total — 1,800 W | Use Total — 2,000 W | Use Total — 2,000 W |
2.4 kW (2,400W)
With up to four available 120V/20A outlets on F-150® and eight on Lightning® trucks, you can power:
| Building a Deck | Cement/Masonry | Neighborhood Drive-in |
| 8-inch compound saw — 1,200 W | Jackhammer — 1,200 W | Loudspeakers — 1,100 W |
| 1/2 hp air compressor — 1,000 W | Concrete mixer — 800 W | Popcorn popper — 275 W |
| Battery charger — 200 W | Projector — 800 W | |
| Use Total — 2,400 W | Use Total — 2,000 W | Use Total — 2,175 W |
7.2 kW (7,200W)
With up to six available 120V/20A outlets, you can power:
| Framing a House | Mobile Metal Shop | Day at Off-Road Park |
| 12-inch compound miter saw — 1,800 W | 120V plasma cutter — 1,800 W | Two electric dirt bikes — 4,800 W |
| Circular saw — 1,200 W | 120V TIG welder — 1,700 W | Electric griddle — 1,400 W |
| Gang battery charger — 1,200 W | Chop saw — 1,500 W | 1/2 hp air compressor — 1,000 W |
| Hammer drill — 1,200 W | 1 1/2 hp air compressor — 1,200 W | |
| 1/2 hp air compressor — 1,000 W | Angle grinder — 800 W | |
| Area flood lights — 800 W | Work light — 200 W | |
| Use Total — 7,200 W | Use Total — 7,200 W | Use Total — 7,200 W |
9.6 kW (9,600W)
With ten available 120V/20A outlets, one USB-C, one USB-A outlet, and one 240V/30A, you can power:
| Construction Site | Football tailgate | Campsite |
| Gang battery charger — 1,200 W | Space heater — 1,500 W | Electric grill — 1,500 W |
| Belt sander — 1,000 W | Two televisions — 600 W | Camp fridge — 400 W |
| 1 1/2 hp air compressor — 1,200 W | Portable speaker — 400 W | Blender — 400 W |
| Table saw — 4,000 W | Game console — 200 W | Crock pot — 270 W |
| Reciprocating saw — 960 W | Electric smoker — 1,650 W | Coffee maker — 600 W |
| Circular saw — 1,200 W | Crock pot — 270 W | Electric griddle — 1,400 W |
| Portable fridge — 400 W | Rechargeable camp lights — 100 W | |
| Tailgate food warmers — 500 W | Outdoor bulb string lights — 265 W | |
| Tablets and multiple phones — 400 W | Space heater — 1500 W | |
| Electric blankets — 400 W | Hair dryer — 600 W | |
| Bounce house — 2,000 W | Laptop and multiple phones — 140 W | |
| Electric dirt bike — 2,400 W | ||
| Use Total — 9,560 W | Use Total — 8,320 W | Use Total — 9,575 W |
FAQs
What plugs are safe to use with Pro Power Onboard™ outlets?
Ford recommends using Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL)-approved devices with power outlets. UL is the standard for safety and compliance. It identifies a product that is certified for conformity and tested for quality. You can find the “UL” mark on the device’s label or manufacturer-provided power cable.
Can I use my F-150® Lightning® pickup to power my home?
Yes, when the power goes out, you can use Home Backup Power to run appliances and lights. Check out how to use your F-150 Lightning truck as a backup power source for your home.
Can I use Pro Power while driving?
You can use Pro Power even while driving. That means you can plug in on the way and arrive powered up using any of your Pro Power outlets during drive time.
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Towing Calculator
*See Owner’s Manual for important operating instructions.
**Maximum power available is limited to the combined total of all items in use. Power may also be limited in Drive mode or in certain ambient temperature conditions. Some electrical equipment requires higher start-up power capacity of the system. See Owner’s Manual for important operating instructions.
†Available with some trim levels of vehicles equipped with Pro Power Onboard™.