[Michael Fuller]

According to the 2022 Transit Order Guide, the Programmable Battery Guard is one of the options that has been deleted. I think it's usually referred to as the Ford Programmable Battery Guard (FPGB). I plan to order a Transit this weekend so I can convert to a Class B motor home. I suspect they will not build a 2021 for me this late in the year and I will need to order a 2022 when it's available. The order guide did not mention whether the battery guard is not available or was deleted as an option because it is now a standard option so I'm assuming it is no longer available. Does anyone know the implications of not having the Programmable Battery Guard?

 

[Michael Ophus]

For the first five Transit model years we had no battery guard and we did ok using aftermarket products of the same type.
Battery Guard was a option for the Transit since 2018 but nobody bought it until it became standard in 2020.

 

[Michael Fuller]

For the first five Transit model years we had no battery guard and we did ok using aftermarket products of the same type.
Battery Guard was a option for the Transit since 2018 but nobody bought it until it became standard in 2020.

Super! Thanks Michael Ophus.

 

[njvagabond]

According to the 2022 Transit Order Guide, the Programmable Battery Guard is one of the options that has been deleted. I think it's usually referred to as the Ford Programmable Battery Guard (FPGB). I plan to order a Transit this weekend so I can convert to a Class B motor home. I suspect they will not build a 2021 for me this late in the year and I will need to order a 2022 when it's available. The order guide did not mention whether the battery guard is not available or was deleted as an option because it is now a standard option so I'm assuming it is no longer available. Does anyone know the implications of not having the Programmable Battery Guard?

The Programmable Battery Guard (FPBG) was an option. The 2020/21 has a Standard Battery Guard that is designed to protect the vehicle voltage from excess draw of customer loads (typically house battery charging for a camper van).
This is especially important since the Transit has electric power steering. All newer transits have 1 connection (CCP1) which is 60A always hot and not regulated by the vehicle. Most newer Tranisits other than those with the most basic electrical (battery?) options also have a second connection (CCP2) that will protect the battery voltage and can provide up to 175A according to Ford. Continuous available amperage from that connection is a the subject of debate on this site and probably also dependent on whether the vehicle is equipped with a single or dual alternator setup. The Ford BEMM is the primary source for how this stuff works. Of course any changes to the 2022 would not be included.

If you order your so that you get the CCP1/CCP2 configuration, you will not need any aftermarket device to protect the vehicle voltage, just connect your load to CCP2 and the vehicles Body Control Module (BCM) will take care of things for you. If you want to look at what capabilities the optional FPBG provided, it is described in the BEMM that I linked above. It was most likely discontinued because the uptake % was so low. That should tell you something.

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[Van Gogh]

I tried to order it on a 2020 but I think it was late availability until after mine was built in July. I now use a direct connection to the battery to avoid fuse issues and the ability to draw more amps with the vehicle off, but it's just a backup system to my lithium bank that is about to have it's own alternator. When I do use it, I use my dometic app's battery guard to alert me when the starter battery voltage is too low, which is still plenty high enough to start the vehicle.

Cheers.

 

[Michael Fuller]

I also discovered that the Programmable Battery Guard isn't available if you have the 110V/400W Power Outlet option (which is on my van order). I'm glad I don't need it. I ordered my van today.

 

[AWD 148 mid wannabe]

in speaking with the dealer, it seems to only be included in the adventure package, and otherwise not available for cargo van. I don't see it on the standard features list for 2021. does anyone have info whether it is included with other options or available otherwise, and for an ala carte build with double battery and alternator, what i should expect the option to cost? what is the difference between the standard and programmable battery guard, and can I use the standard to make sure I don't deplete my battery when plugging stuff in with the engine off? can the 2 battery/alternator system be somehow seperated to vehicle and "cabin" so that you can start if you drain cabin?

 

[AWD 148 mid wannabe]

seems odd that the programmable battery guard is not available with the 110/400w option- that seems like the feature you would want it with...