Permanently disabling the auto start stop feature
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Also, I’m sure some also agree that it puts more wear and tear on the starter if it’s not turned off.
With that being said and I don’t think it’ll ever happen but it would be nice if manufacturers would put a switch or setting in a vehicle to permanently have it turned off by it’s owner.
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I'm guessing that in the near future it will be a requirement with legal ramifications for disabling it.
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Is it likely to cause a failure within the reasonable lifespan of the truck? Probably not. However Ford's warranty coverage is far shorter than the vehicles intended life cycle. I'll take component longevity over saving a couple of gallons of gas every year. That is why I disable mine.
I sure hope not but you're probably right....
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The engines with auto start/stop have a much heavier starter than what is typical if the engine does not have auto start/stop. I don't think that wear and tear on the starter is an issue. Also, engines equipped with auto start/stop have a mechanism to keep the oil pressure up for the duration of the "stop" portion of auto start/stop.
it may be irritating, but I don't believe there are extra wear issues.
it may be irritating, but I don't believe there are extra wear issues.
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The engines with auto start/stop have a much heavier starter than what is typical if the engine does not have auto start/stop. I don't think that wear and tear on the starter is an issue. Also, engines equipped with auto start/stop have a mechanism to keep the oil pressure up for the duration of the "stop" portion of auto start/stop.
it may be irritating, but I don't believe there are extra wear issues.
it may be irritating, but I don't believe there are extra wear issues.
Again, that's just me and my opinion. I can't recall any forum posts of people having issues with the system or causing parts to fail early.
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The engines with auto start/stop have a much heavier starter than what is typical if the engine does not have auto start/stop. I don't think that wear and tear on the starter is an issue. Also, engines equipped with auto start/stop have a mechanism to keep the oil pressure up for the duration of the "stop" portion of auto start/stop.
it may be irritating, but I don't believe there are extra wear issues.
it may be irritating, but I don't believe there are extra wear issues.
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In my truck, with Auto start-stop...was sitting at a slope waiting to merge into oncoming traffic. just that matter of time for the engine to go live and give me power was really unnerving and definitely made me more observant of when I leave it on (hardly ever).
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You are obviously a closed minded person. I have a very open mind and was wondering why people have this opinion.
Thanks.
Thanks.
You can control that with the amount of brake pressure you apply.
I don’t think may people are really against it and it’s “intended” purpose but many people hate the idea of just remembering to hit the button after start up to disable it and not realizing it until they come to their first stop after getting under way.
Also, I’m sure some also agree that it puts more wear and tear on the starter if it’s not turned off.
With that being said and I don’t think it’ll ever happen but it would be nice if manufacturers would put a switch or setting in a vehicle to permanently have it turned off by it’s owner.
Also, I’m sure some also agree that it puts more wear and tear on the starter if it’s not turned off.
With that being said and I don’t think it’ll ever happen but it would be nice if manufacturers would put a switch or setting in a vehicle to permanently have it turned off by it’s owner.
Regardless of how well the auto start/stop system was designed, it will (in my opinion) cause additional wear on certain components. The starter is used more often, there is more demand on the battery/charging system and the oil pump isn't running during the "off" events.
Is it likely to cause a failure within the reasonable lifespan of the truck? Probably not. However Ford's warranty coverage is far shorter than the vehicles intended life cycle. I'll take component longevity over saving a couple of gallons of gas every year. That is why I disable mine.
Is it likely to cause a failure within the reasonable lifespan of the truck? Probably not. However Ford's warranty coverage is far shorter than the vehicles intended life cycle. I'll take component longevity over saving a couple of gallons of gas every year. That is why I disable mine.
