12V outlet compatibility

curveball

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Houston
I have a little flashlight that stays plugged into a 12V outlet. It is always charged, ready to go, and very bright for its small size. Well, I plugged it into my beautiful new 09 FX35 and nothing. The charge indicator does not come on. I plug in a cell phone charger and it's good. I plug the flashlight into another vehicle and it's good.

The bottom end of the flashlight is rounded and smooth and does not have a pin like many other 12V accessories. Are there different versions of 12V outlets and/or plugs? Is there something non-destructive that can be done? (yes, very small issue, but there really isn't anything else on the 09 FX to discuss or complain about. at least not yet.)
 
Thought I'd bump this. I read in the Owner's Manual that the outlets do not support the use of cigarette lighters. I imagine this is related so I might not be able to do anything about it.
 
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