Auto Start-Stop
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Auto Start-Stop
So I'm looking at a new vehicle for the wife. It's either going to be a 2017 Explorer or a 2018 Expedition. I want her to get the Expedition, she thinks it's too big for her to handle.
I noticed the Expedition comes with the Auto Start-Stop Technology. I know this can be turned off by going through the in-dash menu every time you get in the vehicle. My question is, can it be permanently disabled? Through FORSCAN or any other method? If not, this a deal breaker for me on the Expedition.
I noticed the Expedition comes with the Auto Start-Stop Technology. I know this can be turned off by going through the in-dash menu every time you get in the vehicle. My question is, can it be permanently disabled? Through FORSCAN or any other method? If not, this a deal breaker for me on the Expedition.
Tuned
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The 18s havent came out yet so noone would rele know how to answer that question. You can jump on the f150 forums, thats a real common thing thats talked about there. I know with the f150, sport mode locks out that feature, but from what i ve seen the new expy wont have a sport mode. I still dont kno why just pressing a button is such a bother for some people. Has she driven a 17 expedition at all yet, i think shed greatly appreciate the comfort increase from the explorer. The current expy is way better than an explorer, i would see if you can get a good deal on a loaded 17 limited or platinum model if you can get over the feature loss and old interior(still very comfy though). I can just imagine how much more better than new expy will be over an explorer.
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Each model year is specific and the big 3 are already eliminating the ability to shut off the start/stop software.....but that doesn't mean the aftermarket won't have a solution soon to be seen
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From looking at the 2018 sales brochure, the Driver Selectable Terrain Management System (TMS) includes a Sport mode among the 5 modes for 2WD and 7 modes for 4WD. I won't get delivery on the one I ordered until the week of 11/13, so I can't say how the owners manual will describe what happens in Sport mode.
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Happy wife, happy life...get her the Explorer.
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Here is how to disable auto stop start from a cut and paste from the 2018 owners manual. accessed on line.
Disabling Auto-Start-Stop
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Press the Auto-Start-Stop button located on the center console to switch the system off. The button will illuminate. Deactivating using the button lasts only 1 key cycle. Press the button again to restore Auto-Start-Stop function.
Disabling Auto-Start-Stop
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Press the Auto-Start-Stop button located on the center console to switch the system off. The button will illuminate. Deactivating using the button lasts only 1 key cycle. Press the button again to restore Auto-Start-Stop function.
Tuned
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I believe the op knows that, his question was to permanently disable the feature or atleeast to keep it off u til he needs it back on.
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My 2016 S7 had a button on the dash that would keep start/stop off permanently. The wife's Q5 Hybrid doesn't even have a button to disable it I believe. But with a hybrid it doesn't always need the gas engine to get rolling. I wish Ford would implement it like Audi did - we humans can make up our own minds!!
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