Ford Auto Start / Stop - You don't need to spend money or change anything to disable it - BMS

[FordBossMe]

I'm not telling you to go do this but what I am telling you is there's other ways to disable that auto start-stop... you can research the system now I'm not going to answer a bunch of questions on this because you get a bunch of know-it-alls on the internet they want to argue with you so you'll have to do your own research

[zeroheat]

I don’t even own a Ford and I’m hooked on these videos.

2005 Ram SRT 10.

[markboler]

I used to write software and design electronic engine controls for Ford a long long time ago. We toyed around with the idea of doing this auto-start stop stuff long ago - maybe 15 years ago, and we all said it was a BAD idea. And at the very least it should be controlable by the driver/owner. But no - I guess some engineers came along later and went ahead with this horrible idea.

I'm personally glad you make these videos on how people can get more out of their own property/vehicles.

[grominwithrob]

Wish manufacturer's would just give owners a selectable option so people don't have to try and circumvent the engineers wet dream.

[proudcanadian]

Rich, this is one of the things I love about your channel, bud. You let people know things about their vehicles that is important and can save them money and time.

[wf]

Learned something new today, thanks. The Auto start /Stop "feature" has to be the most annoying thing on a vehicle. I hate it with a passion.

[redneck]

It’s usually not a big deal to hit the button. If you forget it just shuts off at the first stop and then it doesn’t happen again for awhile until I forget again

[Sagittarius-]

Most people, including myself, use forscan for more than just the start/stop system. There's a lot that program can do that aren't in the vehicle settings. That being said, I would not recommend that program to people who don't know what they're doing with it. You overwrite the wrong value or screw with something you shouldn't, things may not end well. Some of the modifications I've found useful for my particular needs, other things I absolutely won't touch. As far as the start/stop system in general, I actually gave it an honest try when I purchased my F150. Left it on constantly for a month or two. It's just not for me. Yes, there's a button to disable it on each start up, but it's a system that I honestly have no need or want for, so the system, the button, and the indicator on the dash are all currently disabled. Much of this will come down to personal preferences, but if you're someone who really doesn't understand motor vehicles, particularly their electronics, it's best you not try to reprogram or leave connections undone in the interest of modifying. That "maybe I shouldn't have done that" moment may cost you a lot more $$$ than you think.

[Lamtitude]

That is badass! This wouldn’t have even been an issue if they just allowed you to disable it in the menu.

[MrJeffcoley]

THANK YOU FOR THAT TIP! I hate the auto start-stop. It saves a negligible amount of fuel, it's hard on the starter and engine (probably), and whenever I'm sitting at a light and my truck dies I get PTSD flashbacks to when I was a teenager and used to run out of gas because I only ever put in a few bucks at a time.

[billymc]

This is probably why my auto s/s quit working around 18 months ago. Still on the OEM battery for my '15 F150 with 2.7.
I removed the battery and had it load tested at an auto parts store. It was low, but still had plenty of life, so it wasn't replaced.
Personally, I didn't mind auto s/s in the winter time here in Southeast Texas. But in the summer, I just reached over and pushed the button to disable it. Not a big deal in my opinion.
The 2.7 was built with this feature in mind so having it doesn't bother me or cause me to worry about failed starters, etc.
Oh, 75, xxx trouble free miles on my 2.7.

[douglasmartin]

I'm kind of glad that someone is addressing this issue of the auto start stop function of modern day vehicles.... And again THIS IS ONLY MY OPINION. Is the Auto industry creating another avenue of revenue in maintenance and repair by having the starter system (battery, starter, starter solenoid, etc.) Cycle thousands of times more then a non-equipped start stop vehicle?

[wdiesels]

Rich just brings facts and money saving advice to the Ford driving public. Excellent advice that will possibly work with other brands.

[BAMBAM-urkz]

Well man that's why I have an old F250 with a 7.3 idi doesn't have all those annoying electrical crap so I don't go thru with all those problems....thanks for your info brother that's why I subscribed

[jkusrbetter]

Was just about ready to do the unplug under the dash thing until I found this. You saved me a bunch of trouble again. Just need to get my hands on a bad battery.

[Maynardd]

Why is Ford so ridiculous? Why don’t they just start producing these vehicles to where the owner/driver can turn on the auto start stop if they choose to and just leave it off all the time. If I want it on I will turn it on. This literally enrages me.

[minnesotabymotorcycles]

Yes in general the internet has become about buying shit like a giant virtual mall. Should be for spreading ideas and ways to save money.

[georgematthews]

in the UK most cars with auto stop start have a button to disable this Function though you have to press it every time you start a new journey

[buttneked]

THANK YOU FOR THIS TYPE INFO. My squaw has a 05 Acura MDX with 225k. She’s doesn’t want a new car but we know it’s inevitable and I’m worried I won’t be able to get a new car without lane control auto stop and what ever crap an engineer can put on a car to go wrong.

[jrgreene]

My truck don’t have the auto start/stop, but thanks for the tip. I might need it someday .