gumby Posted July 7, 2015 at 05:56 PM Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 at 05:56 PM I have noticed charring on both the 110V outlet and the charger plug when using the Ford 110V Charger. This is occurring both at home and at work where in both cases the charger is plugged directly into the 110V outlet (no ext cord). Has anyone else noticed this? I’m concerned that the heat could cause a fire. I have attached pictures of both the outlet and the charger plug. This outlet is at work and is not as burnt as the outlet in my garage. Anyone else have this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbort Posted July 7, 2015 at 06:38 PM Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 at 06:38 PM Replace the outlet in your garage with a high grade one, cheaper ones make poor contact and cause heat. -=>Raja. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybridbear Posted July 7, 2015 at 09:08 PM Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 at 09:08 PM Discontinue use immediately to avoid risking a fire or more damage! It is possible that your charger is bad, but it's also possible that the wiring is bad in the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted July 7, 2015 at 10:00 PM Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 at 10:00 PM The most likely cause for overheated connections in a receptacle are the screws are not tight or the push-in holes were used instead of the screws. Push-in is fine for a table lamp but not for a continuous duty maximum load. That is my own opinion based on years of experience. Hybridbear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbort Posted July 8, 2015 at 01:49 AM Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 at 01:49 AM (edited) Bear, don't panic, a better grade outlet should do the trick, non push type as Murphy says. -=>Raja. Edited July 8, 2015 at 01:51 AM by rbort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybridbear Posted July 8, 2015 at 01:22 PM Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 at 01:22 PM Bear, don't panic, a better grade outlet should do the trick, non push type as Murphy says. -=>Raja.I wasn't panicking. I just wanted the OP to know that such electrical charring indicates a higher risk of fire. lonzo71 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted July 10, 2015 at 10:04 PM Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 at 10:04 PM I've been through 2 replacement chargers and have replaced my home receptacle three times in 2 yrs. They seem to start off fine, but I've noticed over a few months the charging plug itself becomes VERY hot and the plastic starts to melt. I'm interested the comments that I've seen about the need to "support" the transformer. (mine hangs from the plug) The plugs that I use at work are for designated E-vehicles so I'm assuming that they are installed correctly. However, I have noticed that they all have the outdoor "covers" on them which put a strain on the plug because they force the thick wire away from seating flush with the plug. I'm interested in hearing if anyone one else has had similar issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werner_Fam Posted August 26, 2015 at 09:30 PM Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 at 09:30 PM We are having the same problem with ours but it is much worse. Guess I will contact an electrician since neither my husband nor I are very handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewellspent Posted August 27, 2015 at 12:19 AM Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 at 12:19 AM Are you unwinding the cord fully? I wasn't when I first got mine, and I noticed how hot the L1 was getting and the outlet. Now that I unwind the whole cord it doesn't heat up like it did. Just an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordService Posted August 27, 2015 at 03:46 PM Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 at 03:46 PM We are having the same problem with ours but it is much worse. Guess I will contact an electrician since neither my husband nor I are very handy. I also recommend heading to your dealer for a diagnosis, Werner_Fam. What's your mileage? Meagan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingcheesehead Posted August 27, 2015 at 09:31 PM Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 at 09:31 PM Mine has done this as well, on four different outlets, with and without an extension cord, and at both ends of the extension cord. (Yes, the ext cord is sized appropriately for the load.) Oh, and it's fried two Kill-A-Watt meters completely as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted August 27, 2015 at 10:00 PM Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 at 10:00 PM Mine has done this as well, on four different outlets, with and without an extension cord, and at both ends of the extension cord. (Yes, the ext cord is sized appropriately for the load.) Oh, and it's fried two Kill-A-Watt meters completely as well.Verify that the outlet was wired by wrapping the wires under the screw heads and not using the wire insert holes. The holes are fine for lamp circuits but don't exert enough pressure for a maximum continuous load. Hybridbear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo_rules Posted July 22, 2016 at 01:44 PM Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 at 01:44 PM (edited) Mine has done this as well, on four different outlets, with and without an extension cord, and at both ends of the extension cord. (Yes, the ext cord is sized appropriately for the load.) Oh, and it's fried two Kill-A-Watt meters completely as well.Same here. I just commented on my own thread on how my car mysteriously stopped charging. And viola my Kill-A-Watt was melted. The sad part is I have used a Kill-A-Watt meter with a 110 welder and it worked great. Edited July 22, 2016 at 01:58 PM by Neo_rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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