120V Outlet ?

[CoryB]

My 2024 XLT FX4 has the two 120V outlets - one inside and one in the bed.

I had to work on our mailbox posts and brought along my Circular Saw and Jigsaw, as well as the necessary lumber, screws, etc. Imagine my disappointment when none of the plug-in tools worked. I checked the built-in owners manual and found that the outlets are good for a phone charger or radio - not power tools.

COME ON FORD! IT'S A FREAKING TRUCK!!! Give me an outlet that will run power tools. You put a ruler on the tailgate lip but it doesn't do me any good if I can't cut my lumber once it's measured.

Ultimately I had to go back home and get the human (me) powered hand saw. Not a straight cut was made, but I got the job done. I guess I need to try it and see if it will run the battery chargers for my cordless tools...

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[lordtygr]

My 2024 XLT FX4 has the two 120V outlets - one inside and one in the bed.

I had to work on our mailbox posts and brought along my Circular Saw and Jigsaw, as well as the necessary lumber, screws, etc. Imagine my disappointment when none of the plug-in tools worked. I checked the built-in owners manual and found that the outlets are good for a phone charger or radio - not power tools.

COME ON FORD! IT'S A FREAKING TRUCK!!! Give me an outlet that will run power tools. You put a ruler on the tailgate lip but it doesn't do me any good if I can't cut my lumber once it's measured.

Ultimately I had to go back home and get the human (me) powered hand saw. Not a straight cut was made, but I got the job done. I guess I need to try it and see if it will run the battery chargers for my cordless tools...

not sure of your choice of cordless tools but based on the DeWalt chargers i have:

2 amp charger, yes. 4 amp, possibly but keep an eye on it. I don’t know if they followed the 80% rule or not Anything larger, no.

 

[Jason B]

It's only 400 watts, so about 3 amps.
Owner's manual:

Note: The power outlet provides up to 400 Watts when the vehicle is in park (P) and it may be reduced when the vehicle is in drive (D). This wattage is divided between multiple outlets when in use at the same time.
Note: The power outlet turns off when you switch off the ignition, or when the battery voltage drops below 11 volts.


Power Outlet Limitations

Do not use the power outlet for these types of devices:

• Cathode ray tube type televisions.
• Motor loads, for example vacuum cleaners, electric saws and other electric power tools, or compressor-driven refrigerators.
• Measuring devices which process precise data, for example medical equipment or measuring equipment.
• Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply, for example microcomputer-controlled electric blankets or touch sensor lamps.

 

[Thumper69]

I used mine today to power my Red Lion transfer pump to put water in my camper,no issues.

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