When using the battery at a low state of charge, your vehicle could start disabling accessory features to protect battery life.
If your vehicle reaches a 0% state of charge, recharge your vehicle as soon as possible.
In everyday use it is acceptable to use the full state of charge window, however there are a few best practices in order to maintain the health and life of your battery.
Note:   If you are unsure of the battery type used in your vehicle locate the vehicle identification label located on the dash board or driver door. If the 8th vin digit is a 4 or 5 you have a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery, and if there is any other digit or letter you have the Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) style battery.
Overnight Charging
You can increase the longevity and performance of your high voltage battery by using the charge scheduling and departure and comfort settings on your touchscreen or in the FordPass app. Charge Scheduling improves the high voltage battery's longevity by delaying the start of charging and setting a maximum charging limit.
Extended Range Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) Batteries
Set your preferred charging times to be at least 2-3 hours after your typical plug in time. This allows the battery to cool before charging begins. Additionally, setting the maximum charge level to 90% for everyday usage reduces strain on the battery.
Standard Range Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Batteries
Set the maximum charge level to 100% and charge to 100% at least once per month to maintain range accuracy.
You can improve driving range and performance by scheduling departure times and cabin comfort level with the Departure and Comfort feature. This will not only warm or cool the cabin but also condition the battery to ensure best driving range and performance by the set departure time.
DC Charging
Frequent use of DC charging could result in reducing your battery's efficiency and lifespan. This is more pronounced on the standard range battery pack versus the extended range battery pack.   See   What is DC Charging. 
Storage Temperature
Storing your vehicle in temperatures between 32 °F (0 °C) and 113 °F (45 °C) is the most beneficial for the high voltage battery.
At temperatures just above the freezing point or lower, you should plug your vehicle in to maintain battery performance and maximize driving range.
Storage State of Charge
When storing your vehicle for an extended period of more than 30 days follow the instructions below depending on your vehicle's battery type.
Extended Range Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) Batteries
During regular use, you can increase the battery life by maintaining the state of charge below 100%. The battery state of charge should be at approximately 50%. Storing your vehicle's high voltage battery at higher states of charge is less favorable than storing at lower states of charge.
Note:   To achieve this state of charge for storage, you can drive your vehicle down to 50% and set a charge limit for your location.  See   Setting the Charging Schedule and Preferences. 
Standard Range Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Batteries
During regular use, you can increase the battery life by maintaining the state of charge at 100%. When storing for an extended time that the battery state of charge be at approximately 50%.  See   Setting the Charging Schedule and Preferences. 

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