Announcing: Expanded Charge Settings – Take Control of Your Charge

[bbulkow]

The feature I _really_ want … is ad-hoc pre-conditioning of the battery pack.

I don’t have a daily “schedule” where I need to leave at the same predictable time each day. If I have an appointment at 2pm … I might want to pre-condition the car for say … a 1pm departure. But only for that one-time event.

The way the software currently works … is I have to create a scheduled departure for that time and select the days of the week where I want to use that schedule … and then save it. After the car is pre-conditioned, I have to go back into FordPass and delete the schedule (because for me it was really just a one-time event).

I’d like to be able to tell the app “start preconditioning now” (no schedule) -or- set a “have the car ready by 1pm” (no recurring schedule). I want to simplify the ability to pre-condition for non-recurring events.

We’ve had polls here and while this feature request usually isn’t the #1 requested feature … it does poll rather well (I am not the only person who wants this.)

Feature should be available while driving on the screen, just like in Teslas. Sometimes i know my destination is a fast charger even when I may not be changing the destination in Ford Nav or Google Maps on AA nav. And available in ford pass.

Given we have discussed it so much here, I"m "sure" they're beavering away... just don't want to get our hopes up with a pre-announcement

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[Tomatoboy]

FDRS only at this point. If you happened to get your car updated at a dealer in the past couple months you could have it. Otherwise no.

Indeed, when our car went in for service this month that required updates in FDRS, it came home with the locking feature. I only noticed it today due to this thread.

 

[Zardoz]

This was a long time coming, but very welcome. Universal charge limiting (and a DC limit even!) are very welcome additions. Even if I don't get it on my car it's nice to know Ford is listening. I would very much appreciate this on my car though... VERY VERY much...

I do wish the L1/L2 charging had a lock option. As more manufacturers switch to NACS more L2 chargers will be NACS. I want to lock that J1772/NACS adapter to the car just as much as the CCS1/NACS adapter.

EDIT: I hope they have restricted the Ford Marketing Department from handing out promise dates... personally I would be happy being surprised at some point in the future instead of anticipating the change for a long time and people wondering if there is something wrong with the car. Here's to hoping we get these changes!

 

[hybrid2bev]

Terribly sad about you adding amps to L2 charging, and keeping DCFC levels at kw only.. Over and over, knowing amps and volts, requested and delivered, when L3 is critical to knowing what's going on.

YES, this!!!

We need amps and volts for DCFC. Or at least show us what kW the car wants vs. what the dispenser is giving. And show it on the IPC for goodness sake!

 

[eStang]

By not extending the locking to AC, it helps avoid unnecessary hassle when multi-EV households may share the same charger, or if you may wish to unplug and return the cable to tidy up the garage, but not have the key with you at all times at home, that sort of thing.

That makes sense, but also, when charging in public, I would like the option to lock L2 so I don't get unplugged by someone without my permission. Like at hotels where chargers are scarce and strangers are rude.

 

[eStang]

These were designed to simplify some very complicated features. It's always possible to re-add the complexity of menus and toggles back, if there's enough demand. The more complicated these features get the more confusion they can create.

Keeping it simple was the goal. DC = Locked, needs the key to unlock. AC = unlocked.

I think simplest would be if locking worked the same always regardless of DC or AC. Rivian does it that way.
I like the auto-unlock at 100% mentioned elsewhere in this thread too, BTW.

 

[Mathington]

Really excited about all these updates and the communication from the Ford team. I look forward to having these updates pushed to my ‘21 via OTA, it seems to include a ton of things we have been asking for!

 

[dallowev]

I wish the amp charge limiting for L2 could be brought over to older models.
For me that’s most important.

 

[Fons]

Hi Mustang Mach-E owners,

We’re excited to announce that launching with the 2025 Mustang Mach-E is an expanded Charge Settings app on the touchscreen and other improvements to allow you to take better control of your vehicle’s charging, including many improvements based on suggestions from our customers and owners (including many within this group!) – thank you.

Here’s how it works:

Live Charging

With the addition of Live Charging, you will be able to view your Mustang Mach-E’s charging speed in real time within the Charge Settings app.

When you’re charging on a Level 1 or Level 2 AC charger, you’ll see both your charge rate in Amps as well as kW:

And when you’re DC Fast Charging, you’ll see your charge rate displayed in kW:

Global Target Charge

With the updated Charge Settings app, your Target Charge limit can be set with one simple slider, and the target will apply everywhere – no need to save a location first. To change it, just drag and release the slider. This target charge level will apply to all Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging as well as DC Fast Charging.

There are two different versions of the slider, depending on what type of battery you have.

If you have an Extended Range battery, you will see a “Daily” portion of the slider from 50% to 90% and a “Trip” section between 90% and 100%. Ford recommends charging your battery to a limit within the Daily range for day-to-day driving and frequent charging, and using the Trip range when you need extra range.

If you have a Standard Range battery, you will see a recommendation to charge to 100% on a day-to-day basis. When the charge limit is selected below 100%, a reminder will display to charge to 100% at least once per month to maintain battery health.

Preferred Charge Times allow you to save charging locations you’ve previously visited and schedule your charging at those locations individually.

AC Charge Rate Control

With the addition of charge rate control for AC charging, you can adjust your vehicle’s maximum charging speed on a Level 1 or Level 2 charger.

This feature is designed to help make life easier if you wish to slow your charging down, for example to time the completion of charging to align with when you will return to your vehicle, or if you’ve experienced circuit breaker trips at a certain charger.

By default, this value will be set at maximum AC charge rate for your vehicle. To reduce this rate, tap the Advanced option from the Charge Settings screen, and an AC Charge Rate slider will appear.

Charge Port Locking

To improve Fast Charging Adapter security and reduce the chance of your vehicle being unexpectedly unplugged when fast charging, your vehicle’s charge port will no longer automatically unlock when fast charging is completed.

To unlock the charge port, you will use the unlock button in the middle of the Charge Status Indicator light located next to charge port:

When pressing this button with your vehicle’s key (or your phone with Phone as a Key (if equipped)) near the charge port or with vehicle doors unlocked, charging will stop and the charge port will unlock.

If the unlock button is pressed without the vehicle’s key present,the charge port will remain locked and charging will continue. If a press of the charge port unlock button does not unlock the charge port, ensure a key is positioned near the charge port, or press the door unlock button inside the vehicle.

Charge port locking applies to DC Fast Charging only. Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging can be unplugged without pressing the unlock button.

Thank you for your feedback which we used to develop these features.

Robert and Brian

Looking forward to see this feature in Euro ... oh, wait never mind .

 

[Wallie]

Hi Mustang Mach-E owners,

We’re excited to announce that launching with the 2025 Mustang Mach-E is an expanded Charge Settings app on the touchscreen and other improvements to allow you to take better control of your vehicle’s charging, including many improvements based on suggestions from our customers and owners (including many within this group!) – thank you.

Here’s how it works:

Live Charging

With the addition of Live Charging, you will be able to view your Mustang Mach-E’s charging speed in real time within the Charge Settings app.

When you’re charging on a Level 1 or Level 2 AC charger, you’ll see both your charge rate in Amps as well as kW:

And when you’re DC Fast Charging, you’ll see your charge rate displayed in kW:

Global Target Charge

With the updated Charge Settings app, your Target Charge limit can be set with one simple slider, and the target will apply everywhere – no need to save a location first. To change it, just drag and release the slider. This target charge level will apply to all Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging as well as DC Fast Charging.

There are two different versions of the slider, depending on what type of battery you have.

If you have an Extended Range battery, you will see a “Daily” portion of the slider from 50% to 90% and a “Trip” section between 90% and 100%. Ford recommends charging your battery to a limit within the Daily range for day-to-day driving and frequent charging, and using the Trip range when you need extra range.

If you have a Standard Range battery, you will see a recommendation to charge to 100% on a day-to-day basis. When the charge limit is selected below 100%, a reminder will display to charge to 100% at least once per month to maintain battery health.

Preferred Charge Times allow you to save charging locations you’ve previously visited and schedule your charging at those locations individually.

AC Charge Rate Control

With the addition of charge rate control for AC charging, you can adjust your vehicle’s maximum charging speed on a Level 1 or Level 2 charger.

This feature is designed to help make life easier if you wish to slow your charging down, for example to time the completion of charging to align with when you will return to your vehicle, or if you’ve experienced circuit breaker trips at a certain charger.

By default, this value will be set at maximum AC charge rate for your vehicle. To reduce this rate, tap the Advanced option from the Charge Settings screen, and an AC Charge Rate slider will appear.

Charge Port Locking

To improve Fast Charging Adapter security and reduce the chance of your vehicle being unexpectedly unplugged when fast charging, your vehicle’s charge port will no longer automatically unlock when fast charging is completed.

To unlock the charge port, you will use the unlock button in the middle of the Charge Status Indicator light located next to charge port:

When pressing this button with your vehicle’s key (or your phone with Phone as a Key (if equipped)) near the charge port or with vehicle doors unlocked, charging will stop and the charge port will unlock.

If the unlock button is pressed without the vehicle’s key present,the charge port will remain locked and charging will continue. If a press of the charge port unlock button does not unlock the charge port, ensure a key is positioned near the charge port, or press the door unlock button inside the vehicle.

Charge port locking applies to DC Fast Charging only. Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging can be unplugged without pressing the unlock button.

Thank you for your feedback which we used to develop these features.

Robert and Brian

Great, now send it to my ‘21..

 

[jdeve]

This may be a dumb question but for those wanting a pre-condition battery option in the app including my self...the app already has an option to turn on climate, why wouldn't it already just go on and pre-condition the battery when plugged in to AC power when you turn on climate through the app? Is there some case you wouldn't want it to?

 

[Space_Pony]

Great, now send it to my ‘21..

Later than soon.

 

[Mach-Lee]

This may be a dumb question but for those wanting a pre-condition battery option in the app including my self...the app already has an option to turn on climate, why wouldn't it already just go on and pre-condition the battery when plugged in to AC power when you turn on climate through the app? Is there some case you wouldn't want it to?

Because the heater is not really big enough to heat the cabin and the battery at the same time. If they did that, the cabin might still be cold after 15 minutes of remote HVAC.

 

[bbulkow]

That makes sense, but also, when charging in public, I would like the option to lock L2 so I don't get unplugged by someone without my permission. Like at hotels where chargers are scarce and strangers are rude.

I think the only middle ground is locked while charging, unlocked while not charging.

Because the "other side" is when I'm at a hotel and someone is full and I need to charge as well.

And, with remote charge port unlock. I'm honestly OK with someone texting me asking "pretty please" if I'm at like 90%.

We'll have to figure that out as a society....

 

[eStang]

I think the only middle ground is locked while charging, unlocked while not charging.

Because the "other side" is when I'm at a hotel and someone is full and I need to charge as well.

And, with remote charge port unlock. I'm honestly OK with someone texting me asking "pretty please" if I'm at like 90%.

We'll have to figure that out as a society....

As I said elsewhere, I would be happy to have the cable automatically unlock when the car reaches 100% (or, more precisely - the set target charge level.)

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