Generator Mode lets the powertrain run the inverter and supply the full rating printed on the truck's outlet label.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Vehicles with Pro Power Onboard; output varies by installed system.
- Retail trim / version
- Vehicles
- Required equipment / service
- Equipped vehicles, Pro Power Onboard; output varies by installed 2.0, 2.4 or 7.2 kW system, Pro Power Onboard
Does the documented scope match your car?
This check combines the verified year, any source-supported powertrain scope, source-named trim/package and required equipment. It does not read a VIN or factory build record.
Published availability and qualifications
Vehicles with Pro Power Onboard; output varies by installed system.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Start the truck.
- 02
Open Features on the center display.
- 03
Select Pro Power Onboard.
- 04
Select Generator Mode to switch it on or off.
- 05
On equipped trucks, the physical bed-power button can also cycle the available power modes.
Important limits
- Use the rating printed on the actual outlet. Generator Mode can keep the engine idling; never run it in an enclosed space. Never back-feed a building circuit. Low fuel can cause shutdown after 30 minutes.
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Ford Owner's Manual — Onboard Generator — Generator Mode
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