Ford Focus Electric (2018 year). Manual - part 27

When your vehicle is moving, press the
power button three times within two
seconds or press and hold for at least one
second. Move the transmission selector
lever to position N and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop. When your
vehicle has come to a complete stop,
move the transmission selector lever to
position P.

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNINGS

This battery pack shall only be
serviced by an authorized electric
vehicle technician. Improper handling

can result in personal injury or death.

Your vehicle consists of various high
voltage components and wiring. All
high voltage cables are labeled and

covered with a solid orange covering or
orange striped tape. Do not touch these
components. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.

The high voltage battery system is a high
voltage, lightweight lithium-ion battery
which has two individual packs. One pack
is located in the rear cargo area behind the
second row seats, the other is located
underneath the vehicle. The high voltage
battery system uses an advanced active
liquid heating and cooling system to
regulate high voltage battery temperature
and help maximize the life of the high
voltage battery.

Note: The high voltage battery does not
require regular service maintenance.

Note: The high voltage battery will
experience gradual capacity loss with time
and usage. This is normal.

CHARGING THE HIGH
VOLTAGE BATTERY

WARNINGS

Do not use the 120 volt convenience
cord with an extension cord,
two-prong adapter, surge protector,

timer or other adapter.

In Canada, do not use the 120 volt
convenience cord in commercial
garages.

WARNINGS

This equipment has arcing or
sparking parts. Do not expose to
flammable vapors. Position this

equipment at least 18 in (450 mm) above
the floor.

Do not allow charging equipment to
be immersed in water or liquids.
Failure to follow this warning could

result in fire, serious personal injury or
death.

Do not attempt to open the charging
equipment. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal

injury, death or property damage.

Do not use the charging equipment
if it is faulty or has been damaged.
Failure to follow this instruction

could result in personal injury, death or
property damage.

Install charging equipment in
compliance with local regulations.
Failure to follow this warning could

result in fire, serious personal injury or
death.

The AC wall plug must fit firmly into
the AC outlet. If the connection feels
loose, worn or the AC outlet is

damaged, please have a qualified
electrician replace the AC outlet. Using a
convenience cord with a worn outlet may
cause burns, property damage and
increase the risk of electric shock.

Note: Find the nearest charging stations by
using the MyFord Mobile app.

AC Charging

Charging Equipment

Your vehicle is equipped with a standard
120 volt convenience cord.  Lift the load
floor carpet in the rear of your vehicle to
access the 120 volt convenience cord.

Note: The 120 volt convenience cord allows
you to charge the high voltage battery using
a standard 120 volt household outlet.
Charging with a 120 VAC outlet takes
approximately 30 hours to completely
charge an empty battery.

We recommend upgrading to the optional
240 volt charging station for faster more
efficient charging. Charging with a 240 VAC
takes approximately 5 hours 30 minutes
to completely charge an empty battery.

Note: Exact charge time will depend on
ambient temperatures.

Note:  The electrical source must meet
certain requirements for the high-voltage
batteries to charge.  The AC outlet must be
a three-prong 110-120 volt AC outlet that is
properly grounded, 15–20 amps (or greater)
and in good condition.  You must use a
dedicated line, which means you cannot
have other appliances connected to the
same circuit.  If you do not use a dedicated
circuit, the circuit breaker could trip or open.

Note: If you do not have a dedicated circuit,
contact a licensed professional electrician
for proper installation.

Make sure that the 120 volt convenience
cord is completely unwound before
charging.

Always plug the cord into the AC outlet
before connecting the charging coupler
into the charge port on your vehicle.

120 Volt Convenience Cord

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A

B

C

D

Power.

A

Check outlet.

B

Fault.

C

Vehicle.

D

Note: When the convenience cord is plugged into an outlet, use the following table to
determine your vehicle charge status. If the POWER indicator light is off after plugging in
the convenience cord, use a different outlet.

Status

Convenience Cord LED Indicators

Vehicle

Fault

Check

Outlet

The convenience cord is not connected to your

vehicle.

Off

Off

Off

The convenience cord is connected, but your

vehicle is not charging.

On

Off

Off

Your vehicle is charging.

Flashing

Off

Off

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) fault

detected.

Off

Flashing

Off

The convenience cord is retrying to charge.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) fault

detected.

Off

On

Off

The convenience cord has exhausted its retry

attempts. Your vehicle is not charging, or there is

an internal fault in the charging equipment.

The convenience cord detected a high temper-

ature at the AC plug and is waiting for the AC plug

to return to a normal operating temperature.

1

Off

Off

Flashing

The convenience cord detected a high temper-

ature at the AC plug. The AC plug has returned to

a normal operating temperature. Your vehicle is

ready to charge at a reduced current.

1

On

Off

Flashing

The convenience cord detected a high temper-

ature at the AC plug. The AC plug has returned to

a normal operating temperature. Your vehicle is

charging at a reduced current.

1

Flashing

Off

Flashing

The convenience cord detected a high temper-

ature at the AC plug. Your vehicle is not charging.

The convenience cord has exhausted its retry

attempts.

1

Off

On

Flashing

1 

Have the outlet checked by a qualified electrician and make sure the AC plug fits firmly

into the outlet. Contact an authorized EV certified dealer if problem persists.