Solution to Auto Start/Stop

[kwon]

Does anyone use the auto hold function as a workaround to never having the auto start/stop automatically on? Just started using auto hold today and loved that auto start/stop doesn’t turn on.

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[M4X]

Auto stop start does turn on with auto hold. You just haven't satisfied the conditions yet.

 

[kwon]

Auto stop start does turn on with auto hold. You just haven't satisfied the conditions yet.

Sad

 

[KBKEITH]

 

[Asphaltman]

Get the Auto Stop eliminator. Best thing invented since they put that stupid feature on. I just installed mine last night. https://www.autostopeliminator.com/.../products/2021-ford-f-150-autostop-eliminator

 

[M4X]

Get the Auto Stop eliminator. Best thing invented since they put that stupid feature on. I just installed mine last night. https://www.autostopeliminator.com/.../products/2021-ford-f-150-autostop-eliminator

It's funny we have to have a piece of electronics that recognizes and disables another piece of electronics we can't just disable (without a tune perhaps).

 

[Asphaltman]

It's funny we have to have a piece of electronics that recognizes and disables another piece of electronics we can't just disable (without a tune perhaps).

It's beyond me the whole auto stop tech, I have never seen where it actually saves much fuel. My 3.5 EB (2018 and 2021) has also never been even close to what's advertised economy-wise, so why bother with a minimal amount with the Auto Stop? IMHO

 

[PungoteagueDave]

Um, your starter isn't going to wear out dude.

 

[jwgreene]

$99.00?
How much to replace your warn out starter?!!

I'll pay for the fuel.

Apparently they now use a starter that is specifically designed for the repeated start/stop. It will last as far as I can tell.

 

[Asphaltman]

I came from a 2018 that had Auto Stop, and the biggest issue was when you were stopped at a light and that fraction of a second from releasing the brake to hitting the gas was noticeable and sucked. Prior to installing the Autostop Eliminator on that truck, I didn’t notice any mechanical issues, and thought the truck handled the process well, I just hated that slight lag.

 

[apMechorse]

I find this whole thing very fascinating. I personally don't mind it so far. Granted I haven't driven my own F-150 all that much yet, but the rental that my fiancé and I had while we were in Florida had this feature and it didn't bother me at all. She however absolutely hated it with a passion.

I'm surprised at how polarizing this is.

 

[NumbersGuy]

Auto Start/Stop bugs me a bit, but not enough for me to get the eliminator...at least not yet.

 

[Craiger]

Fuse for auto start stop is located in slot 210 under hood passenger side near fire wall Going to pull it and see if this disables the function.
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[jwgreene]

I find this whole thing very fascinating. I personally don't mind it so far. Granted I haven't driven my own F-150 all that much yet, but the rental that my fiancé and I had while we were in Florida had this feature and it didn't bother me at all. She however absolutely hated it with a passion.

I'm surprised at how polarizing this is.

I figure the hate expands when you have an aftermarket exhaust. That constant stopping and startup with exhaust would get annoying for sure.

 

[cakryg]

What about losing oil pressure when the engine cuts out waiting at a light? Most people will accelerate as soon as the engine turns back on. Isn't this bad for longevity?

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