Ford F-150 Lightning and Mach-e drivers may have to wait a little longer to connect to Tesla's Supercharger network. After several received their NACS adapters, Ford emailed many saying it was replacing the unit. Currently, the company does not recommend using the current one.
Ford is replacing some NACS adapters over the potential problem
Last May, Ford CEO Jim Farley joined Elon Musk at X to announce a partnership that will allow Ford EV drivers to access Tesla's massive Supercharger network.
Ford was the first, with almost every major OEM unveiling similar plans soon. While Ford's electric models won't have a built-in NACS port until next year, Ford says it will send drivers an adapter to get immediate access.
After opening reservations for the adapter in January, Ford initially said drivers could order one until June 30. The deadline was pushed back to August 31, earlier this summer.
Now, Ford is already planning to release some NACS adapters that have been sent to owners.
Several Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E drivers are receiving emails that say, “As part of ongoing testing, your adapter has been identified by Ford as having a problem that may cause reduced charging speeds over time, and in some areas. cases, charge the damage of the port.”
The email adds, “Ford does not recommend that you use the adapter originally provided to you with any vehicle from this time forward, and we will be sending you another one.”
While you're waiting for a replacement, Ford drivers can check FordPass or other public charging apps for other options.
As part of its new “Ford Power Promise,” the company is offering new EV buyers a free Level 2 home charger and covering the cost of a standard installation.
Ford says its new program is designed to make it easier than ever to go electric while closing the gap between perceptions about EVs and reality. According to Ford, most people don't see the real benefits of driving an EV, like waking up fully charged every day.
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