Auto Start/Stop
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Auto Start/Stop
Does anyone know why Ford has a way to temporarily disable the auto start/stop both via a button and using the settings in the dash? Initially, I figured that the button was just for your current trip, which it is, but the settings in display would disable it until turned back on...but that is not the case. No matter which way you disable it, as soon as you shut your vehicle off and restart it, you have to disable it again. It makes no sense.
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: barton city mi
I have this on my 150, maybe email them, or call, and see if they have anything in the works for the Ranger.
https://www.cjponyparts.com/autostop...-2019/p/AE001/
There is another company out there that has a device that plugs into your OBDII port.
There are other ways known on the 150 to defeat this thing, maybe they'd work on the Ranger as well, just do a search.
https://www.cjponyparts.com/autostop...-2019/p/AE001/
There is another company out there that has a device that plugs into your OBDII port.
There are other ways known on the 150 to defeat this thing, maybe they'd work on the Ranger as well, just do a search.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: So. Cal.
You can put the tranny in "Sport". The auto start/stop isn't active there.
I didn't like the feature at first, but that four-banger isn't a smooth engine when at idle, so I have come to like it when in traffic.
I didn't like the feature at first, but that four-banger isn't a smooth engine when at idle, so I have come to like it when in traffic.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Central KY
I assume that the deal was in order for the EPA to allow them to use ESS during certification, Ford had to prove that the feature would be incorporated into the standard driving mode, i.e. it's in operation every time you start the vehicle.
We're lucky we have buttons, for now, that allow it to be shut off.
We're lucky we have buttons, for now, that allow it to be shut off.
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Mine so smooth I can't tell it's running, unless I look at the tach.
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I tryed the trailer plug, and the screen starts asking questions about trailer, and the lane control is disabled.
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Buy a cheap night light and plug it in the 12 volt receptacle on back of console. problem solved
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You are claiming a nightlight will make the Start/Stop feature from working?