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How can I remove ice from inside the truck’s charge cord receptacle

CdnCGM23

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I need help.

No problem the first 2 winters but now I can’t plug in far enough to latch the plug and charge the truck. I did just order the pricy Canadian charge port cover but the horse has already been stolen. No garage and the weather has been and is forecast to remain 0 to 20 with more snow almost daily and worst of all, very high wind.

I do carefully use a heat gun but is there a different way? For example what would happen if I squirt windshield washer fluid rated for 30 degrees below into where the plug goes? Maybe even preheated washer fluid?

Other ideas?
Hairdryer, plug it into the truck.
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Thanks to all for your suggestions. I wound up using my wife’s hair dryer. There seemed to be ice in the head of the Ford high powered wall charger more than in the charge port. All is well now. And I shall now keep the hair dryer and and an extension cord in the frunk.
 

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I shall now keep the hair dryer and and an extension cord in the frunk.
I'd be in the dog house right quick if I commandeered my wifes hair dryer 🐶 🏚 :cwl:
 

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