I agree but there's a reason for it and there's some issues that can happen if people start messing with stuff that it's not intended to be messed with but everybody's vehicle is obviously their own and they can do what they want I'm only here to advise instruct and educate and obviously you see in the comment sections here there's a lot of people with negative things to say but they're not a professional and they don't do this like I do everyday but I do agree it's a stupid idea it's pointless
@@jsa310 still being a jerk? next jerk comment you will be booted I'm not here as your personal pleaser, I hope I've made myself clear. clean it up or get off the channel, I won't repeat myself
I’ve just stopped stopping between point A and point B. Sure traffic doesn’t like it whenever I split lanes scraping there paint and the HOA gets upset whenever I cut across lawns to avoid hitting the breaks but I never give my F150 the option to auto stop.
It's very ironic how life works sometimes. I watched this video two days ago. Yesterday one of my friends mentioned that he disabled his start-stop (ironically, a 2016 2wd, 2.7EB model) after ages of trying to figure out how. I asked him if he bought the 7-way tester and left it plugged in and he stated that that method did not work for him. He saw a video online about a tech unplugging a wire. I stopped him, found this video on my phone, and had him watch it. It's plugged in again and he'll not be unplugging it in the future. Thanks, Rich!
This is very good information, thank you for the video. The auto start/stop is highly annoying, and unfortunately it is a gimmick to game the bs EPA ratings for lower mpg vehicles. Any increase in fuel economy in real world use is minimal to nonexistant, and this current design trend is a disservice to the actual fuel economy ratings of these vehicles. So who loses? We, the consumers, who are forced to endure the ideology of people who think they know better than us.
Now I have seen people find the one individual wire in that connector which you have to look up a wiring diagram to find that out and snip it and then plug it back in and they've been fine unplugging the whole connector not a good idea I don't want to be at liberty for somebody doing that or else I would do a video on it but assembly leave that up to people themself
This is a nightmare on many brands. Never heard of this way, always heard of people using the button module that when powered up it would act to click the button to turn it off after so many seconds. They need to allow this to be disabled until turned back on in settings. It won't effect EPA numbers because they can disclaimer that it gets that while using the system and turning it off can change performance.
I totally agreed with the maker of this video and he just got one more thumbs-up from me. Ford SHOULD provides their customers an option to permanently disable this STUPID function which is automatically re-enabled by the computer on the next engine restart. I own a 2020 Ford Ranger. To permanently disable Auto Start Stop function, I plugged a tiny 0.5 watt LED night light into the 110-volt outlet on the rear of the center console. No more stops and restarts. Note that the Auto Start Stop function is not enabled IF an electrical accessory is turned on or plugged in. This is mentioned on page 145 in 2020 Ford Ranger Owner's Manual. This should work for other Ford SUV and pickup trucks as well.
They do have a delete from the factory Ford started doing it with the 21+ F150s. I just bought a 2022 F150 rocky ridge and it's been disabled from the factory there is not even a auto stop start a button
I have 2018 F150 Lariat. I used FORSCAN to disable the Auto-Stop. I hated that feature. The sales guy forgot to tell me about it. When I left the dealership, it auto-stopped on me at the traffic light in front of the dealership. I thought the truck died, so I pushed the start button and got really confused. Anyways, somehow I figured out what was happening and went on my way. First thing I did, was to figure out how to disable that feature (other than to remember to pressing the button every time I start the truck). Anyways, I found FORSCAN and also enabled my mirrors to fold when I park and arm the truck, and did some customs to the navi screen. I tried to disable the passenger seat belt minder (because I place my EDC backpack in the passenger seat and it thinks there's a passenger there). I did the FORSCAN, but it would eventually start chiming again. I just finally kept that belt locked.
Wow man this is actually a really great video thank you. I've been looking at buying a 2022 Hyundai Tucson and it has auto start stop but it also has a button that will disable that but you have to push it every time you turn the car on so you know if I get in my car in the morning I can start the car hit the button and it will disable the auto start stop but then I have to push that button every time I get into the car. It really shows a lot of integrity that you're telling people about this good on ya man.
Thanks for clearing this up for me because I was about to go out and pull that plug under the dash but they’re have to hearing what you went through and I do have all the power options such as tailgate and hand door handle lock I don’t wanna deal with that so I’ll just leave it alone and push the button on the dash when I don’t want it on.
Totally agree with you! Tried this on my xlt, everything is fine, no auto stop start, no cel, but after I scanned for codes, several showed up including steering module etc etc. Plugged back in and will use the deactivate button for now.
Thank you for that and I appreciate your honesty. A lot of people like to come on here and argue with me because they don't like Ford's design but they don't like when I tell them the truth about what's going on I'm just here trying to help people navigate this thing we call life and save them some money in the process
The second thing I did with my 2018 F150 3.0 diesel was disable the auto start stop. The first thing I did was delete all the emissions equipment. The truck performs much better without it and is proving to extend the life of the truck.
I bought a can opener flash... works like a charm! Engine never died again. I got sick of the ford dealer telling me there was nothing wrong with my truck because the engine would die every time i stopped the truck. It spent it's first three weeks at the dealership because the engine kept shutting down. Sad when you spend all of that money for a truck and have to spend another 100 bucks to fix it. It should 100% be a warranty covered repair!
Thanks for the info! I just purchased a 2020 f150 and I have unplugged the connector you mentioned. It has been unplugged for one day, but after viewing your video I am going to plug it back in.
went to the dealer Sunday checked out some window stickers seems most if not all stop/start have been deactivated and a 50 rebate applied now lets get rid of cylinder deactivation on the 5.0 L ....Range makes one for ford
Hello - thank you for sharing this. We also saw the other video and almost disconnected the wires. Our 2018 Ford F150 won't start and we know it isn't the alternator or the battery. That video told us it could be the remote starter but if we shouldn't disconnect it, then what should we do?
I’ve an 18 xl model, I just turned off the auto star/stop through the settings on the dash with the steering wheel buttons and now I don’t have to push the button every time. Pretty simple. I hate assuming, but is this NOT an option on all pickups?
Or let the battery die a few times it will disable auto start-stop until the battery monitor to reset My answer is the answer that people really don't like just hit the button on the dash when you get in the truck....its not hard
Can you just disconnect the wire on the neg side of the battery for the auto start/stop would that have any effect with all the things you just mentioned in this video?
If it is a "federal Thing", it would not have a button. It may be a federal thing for the manufacturer. In order to void a warranty, the dealer has to prove damage caused by "mod" .. not inconvenience
Thanks for telling us which harness to unplug. Now I just need to remember to plug it back in before taking my truck to the dealership to avoid confusing the techs.
Much appreciated Also unplugging this connector causes communication issues with lighting control module b...and the smart touch handles and the electronic tailgate release Just leave it alone or buy a product called forscan and disable it through the computer It's 20 bucks for the doggle and it's ten bucks for a year subscription or 50 bucks for a lifetime subscription and do it the right way instead of this hack way
@@Terminxman supposedly you're supposed to be able to disable it through the cluster on those now I can't tell you that for sure because I don't do that and I don't go looking for it and the last one I even tried to look at it was a fleet vehicle and you could go through the screen to disable it but it would never disable
@@Terminxman you guys have to remember as well you're asking a dealer technician how to disable things that I shouldn't be telling you how to disable so please be conscious of that so I don't get in trouble
Also wanted to ask about the little short wire you can buy on amazon that makes the system remember what position (on or off) the system was the last time the truck was turned off. Will that also cause problems for a tech or something in the system to have that installed? Thanks.
if someone buys the 2022 ford ranger at the dealership can ford remove the auto start function form the new vehicle? I seen that option when I was making a custom ranger
When I bought my Ford the sales real said it would save me six bucks a year on gas. Maybe I'm saving six bucks but whats the price of a new starter after all that stop and go driving I do putting all that extra wear and tear on it? I just keep pushing that stu-pit button to disable it.
I hope you’re trying to be sarcastic for job protection purposes. This is an excellent way to disable the stop/stop !! I realize as a ford mechanic they do not pay very well on repair costs but customer related this is a great way to quit the start stop if applying a trailer adapter is not favorable. It’s simple, unplug it everything works except the trailer brakes and auto start/ stop . If you need the trailer lights then plug back in. Maybe, possibly some models have other features involved but I have a 2018 f-150 XLT (big screen , heated seats, locking tailgate , door lock controls ect) unplugging that particular plug ONLY effects the auto start / stop and trailer brakes. I do not haul a trailer so therefore this was the best option for me. If in doubt, refer to your electronic schematics and find out for yourself. Sorry you had to waste time on diagnosis if you didn’t already realize this was an easy fix…
I have 2019 ford 150 stx and have had no problems so for unplugging that. The only things is do you need to remember to plug it back in when you hook a trailer.
Because you have an stx that's why, it's jot a high trim level you don't have all the extra features Why not just do the right thing and program it out.completly and not chance it That would be the smart thing
Some people are unplugging that sensor and they're saying it's stopping it some people are buying the disable or switch online that goes behind the button that makes it think that you want it turned off all the time what I've been doing for my customers I've actually been just going in and programming it out completely with a program called forscan
@@FordBossMe I just read into it more and that plug is for the negative side sensor for the battery monitor system. Unplugging that puts the bms into a fault mode that keeps the charging system at full output non stop. It add additional strain to the engine(added drag from alternator) that will result in lower efficiency from the engine but not enough to worry about. With the bms in fault mode auto start stop won’t work as it thinks it needs to charge the battery even if the battery is fully charged. So really it's a bad idea as well.
So Ford Boss; If I use plug the trailer gadget in to make my truck think its pulling a trailer, thus eliminating the start/stop, would that be ok? If there were ever any problems, I could unplug it and take it to a tech for trouble shooting. Would that take care of both the problem of the start/stop and the one where it befuddled a tech because he doesn't know what silly thing I have done to bypass the problem? Thanks for your consideration.
I can't give advice on this...the best way is to buy Download Forscan To Your Windows laptop and order the obdlinkex connector and program the start stop out
@@mrjoeyman as far as i know guys have been successful I'm limited on what advice I can give because I still work for Ford so we have to be mindful of that tonight get me in trouble
I have a 2020 STX and mine has auto start/ stop. I just hit the disable button if I'm in stop and go traffic. Safer than unplugging stuff and you get the same result.
@@vincekauffman6051 I unplugged mine and no auto off anymore everything is fine. Interesting after I did that my backup camera works perfect every time now.
@@EpicConspiracy whatever works for you. Where I live, we run the AC most of the year, so it’s not an issue for me 90% of the time. For the times when I do want to disable it, the button works just fine.
Good video. I'll be checking your other out. Thanks for making this. I have a 2015 F150 with a 5.0 V8. I love this truck. Only 75K on her and only had to do oil changes, brake pads and front vacuum hub actuators. I absolutely hate start stop along with cylinder deactivation. I get 17-18 mpg in my F150 and I am happy with this. I have three Fords, but I'll lean to another vehicle or company that does not force this on me.
It's very easy to disable with Forscan but I won't on my 2017 Focus because it disables the BMS. Just push the button. I have to call you out on your diag on this one though. You saw all the communication issues yet you still continued troubleshooting the door handle to the point of replacing it. Were you thinking the handle module was causing them?
I had a Mazda CX-3 and wedged a piece of card between it and another switch - worked a treat - will try it on my Puma - the problem with some of these so called cures they require you to do various button pushed that are more than the one to deactivate it using the supplied off button - there are some much more annoying things going on in the car than this.. I have chimes that I cannot adjust the volume, there is a gui for the seat belts that appears at startup whether the belts are on or off and you have to press OK on the steering for it to go away..
I have a video teaching you how to program it out completely and telling you about the program that I use on my laptop to do so and actually showing you how to do it
Some guys are figuring out exactly what wire it is that controls the Auto start-stop in that connector and they're only cutting that one individual wire I mean if you can do that oh, that would be great because it would leave the other ones intact Some people take a trailer connector tester and stick it in the trailer connector thing in the back and just leave it in and that disables it Personally I don't think it's that hard to just reach over there and turn the button off on the dash but some people don't want to do that
Auto Boss I saw another video where they used a jumper wire to permanently put the dash switch into the off position - I’m going to try that today. Here’s the video czcams.com/video/Qf0dQEUg9VQ/video.html
Have you heard of the auto stop start eliminator? Plugs in inside the steering wheel. Since you’re not unplugging anything then hopefully there’s no issues?
I've heard of a little plug-in chip that you can unmount the Front plastic from around the radio and plug a chip into the back of it and it disables it
I have it , it basically makes it off all the time and you can turn it on if you want. I have it, no problems for 3 years and the dealer said it was fine to put it on.
Well, yes the Auto Start/Stop is a PITA especially if you have mostly short distance and city driving with lots of stops and red lights. The engine is not even getting warm and all these cold starts cannot be good for the engine and nature as well. Too bad it is required by the law so that the manufacturer can get the required ratings to advertise with. Also customer is paying less taxes here since it is partially emission based. I just use the "Auto Start/Stop Disable button" each time I start my vehicle. Nothing easier than that. That way the engine gets a chance to get warm and the related parts get a better life expectancy. Ford introduced the Start/Stop feature but it seems they failed to also put in stronger/more reliable starters for higher wear. I have read of a good amount failing rather early. Do you see any of that in NA models? Disabling this feature makes me think of people doing everything to disable the seatbelt reminder chime because they don't like to wear a seat belt. Although later one is more like applying for the Darwin Award.
I don't like the design indeed, actually I have not experienced a Auto Start Stop Failure in my care yet so I wouldn't be a good person to comment on the failure part but it does make sense. if the vehicle exhibits 10 events where it functions its supposed to disable
I'm not really looking to disable or change anything on the BCM I'm just looking to understand why my Auto Stop/Start never seems to function. Is there a way to view what is actually causing it in FORScan? I've heard it can be a wide number of things such as liftgate switches, etc. I bought the vehicle used so I don't know if someone went in and monkeyed with the battery monitor.
@@FordBossMe thanks! Vehicle only has 12k so I was more thinking someone went in and performed some of the “tricks” like you mentioned and I don’t want to find myself in a warranty issue down the road. Appreciate you taking the time to respond sir!
@@FordBossMe I did have this very same thought, but a part of me wants to know why the system isn't working lol. And this is how people get into trouble! If I really get curious maybe I'll have the dealer take a peek since it's still under ford warranty for a couple months.
thanks for the info. Wish I would have seen your video a few months ago. I'm noticing rough idle issues and sometimes my 2018 STX 4x4 will die at red lights. I plugged the connector back in and the AutoStartStop works, but sometimes engine still dies when AutoSS is disabled. Should I just go to the dealership and get them to reset the codes? Local mechanic couldn't re-create the problem and saw no codes, so I'm kinda at a loss.
Sounds to me like you have an internal engine problem like timing chains or something like that I'm not exactly sure what you have going on I would have to see it to diagnose it see what codes are present in the computer such and such
hello sir I have my 2016 f-150 and it won’t start after I took off the rear break mode off and it try’s to crank up but it won’t start but I have a push start and it’s really difficult for me to figure out what’s the problem.
I’ve got a 2018 Platinum and after a long highway drives it fails to restart at the next intersection start/stop shuts the engine off - THAT is a PITA!
I don't like that auto start-stop shit I wonder if you took one of those trailer connectors and plugged it into the trailer plug-in if that would have eliminate enough for you on your long drives Just to get that auto start stop to stay off
@@FordBossMe It will ... one of those with the LED lights. but it also disables the back-up camera and obstacle alert. And your "towing odometer" rolls. LOL.. It's ridiculous!
so what if i have a problem with auto stop making my car die at lights? either dies as soon as auto stop engages or it'll try to restart and cant leaving me stuck for a couple mins till it starts.
Hey Mr. I was just watching your video and all the things that you talk about not unplugging anything on your Truck I have a question I was driving my F150 and I was doing about 10 to 15 mph making a turn in my truck just die and now every time I start the truck I mean I’ve done it a couple of times it gives me the auto start stop light in the dash do you know anything about that any help would be very appreciated
@@FordBossMe Yes two days ago I was driving and I was I was doing about 15 miles my truck just die and I showed message to us about the auto stop start but I didn’t pay attention what really is wash
And yesterday it was fine this morning the minute I started my truck I had that indicator the green indicator but it wasn’t green it was like kind of grayish looking and then I start driving it and I was still on then after a little while it went away
Appreciate your information, but i can tell you the auto start stop drawbacks. Wear and tear of the starting system is the first tning that comes to mind.
Good public service video. Wait until Warranty expires. Then, do what you want to do. My brake light modification. Since I often use my flashers under certain job travel conditions, I decided to add a separate set of brake lights. An extra set of brake lights that will work normally, even when main brake lights are flashing. Whoever gets my service truck after I'm through with it, they are going to think, "what the hell are all of these modifications?!?" Not just the brake lights, but I've got switches and wires running everywhere. lol. .
Yeah it's very important to not mess with some of these things because people don't understand what the complete function of some of these circuits and stuff are
Mine is disconnected and has been for over a year.You can plug it back in when the vehicle is off and it will reset the auto start stop .It will not be activated until you manually press the button again.
@@beaubetbeze6745 I'm a tech. I'm teaching you what COULD happen Have some respect please and don't come here and shit all over in my comment thread I explained to you what could happen in higher option vehicles like this one here If you come to me for one of these concerns and its due to that connector you could be charged instead of warranty Don't spread bad info here, this is my profession
Auto Boss ... thanks for abstaining on sending us the bill for your time on this video. If this is as prevalent as you're reporting ... folks disabling ASS mode ... someone needs to wake-up and understand this system is UNDESIRED. ASS mode is for the manufacture not the person who OWNS the vehicle. The system, as you've noted with your billable time in labor troubleshooting, isn't free. It costs money and that's to the OWNER, not the tech, not the manufacturer. It's a system which can/will fail. I discovered this on a 2017 I bought. Wasn't informed about this system. Was unaware of it. Shutdown happened almost immediately. CZcams to the rescue. As you state, correctly, unplugging the connector did have other effects ... no trailer lights on my XLT. SMH!!!! You seem to be a great tech and I appreciate those. Withhold the sermon about warranty. I never want a warranty. I want my product to perform as advertised ... which should include a significant change to the operation of the vehicle like THIS one. I operate with the connector unplugged. Works great lasts a long time. The 2 times a year my 1/2 ton pulls a little trailer, I reconnect it. Trailer towing is for one ton diesels (of which I have also). Have a great one out there.
So your comment is kind of like really difficult to understand because it seems like you're being genuine but then being a smart-ass at the same time so I'm just going to make a small comment and then I'm going to move on because I don't have time to sit and decipher what people really mean when they're playing word games I do what I do because I like being honest with people and I share things as I figure them out that maybe other people don't know Now depending on the model the options and how your truck is set up things may be affected differently You a consumer of a F150 you may be fine, you may be just fabulous and doing things a certain way that fit for you but I work on these things daily and I don't share things just on one video I share things on thousands of videos and people gain from them greatly.....Some respect to me the one putting in the work would be great In this video I was only honest about what could happen and these vehicles shod operate the way the manufacturer intends them to based on regulations that have been put on them You do what you do but what I don't understand is why you wanted to come to somebody else's Channel and leave your information here and it's really not needed. who has time for someone's shit comments? Not me
@@FordBossMe OK dude. I was sincere. perhaps snarky about the bill ... but you sought it with the repetitive references to a service charge for troubleshooting a malfunction that was as simple as a connection disabled. I mean ... the reader you connected to download the codes ... right next to the unplugged connector. So ... Consider addressing the reason for the auto start stop. It's not for the customer. It's not even for real world emissions control. It's a perception that the company is complying with an arbitrary mileage requirement. When your best seller is a truck ... your overall fleet mileage rating is gonna need some help ... this is akin to the VWgate (and I loved that btw), but before I get accused of another excrement comment ... Why comment? To give a greater understanding. I was curious as to the "why" in your video title. nothing more than features disabled. No way it harms the vehicle/systems in any way, so the presumption of violating a warranty is ridiculous. Which is probably why a typical dealership would seek to so cite for refusing a warranty repair. you have a nice day.
First of all you said at the end as to " why " and this video explains why so by you re questioning why after I've already said why that just makes me think that this is all a shitshow to begin with You obviously didn't watch the whole video or maybe you didn't obtain the information because you already had some kind of other agenda on your mind and you didn't clearly hear what I talked about in this video which I clearly broke it down on why I could have charged back for my time because of customer modification Now just because that connector is sitting right next to the The old port doesn't mean it's that easy to get these systems to cooperate sometimes Sometimes it takes multiple times of going back into the computer and clearing codes out because they just won't clear out right away so there has to be more to this that you understand rather than just passing Judgment at surface-level if you don't do what I do Plus you're not automatically going to think the reason for all the problems is because the the customer on plugged trailer lights to the ABS module to disable the auto start-stop so if you're having other issues you're going to be looking at other things first which takes time Now when these vehicles come in I automatically look there but also I need to be compensated for my time if I plug something back in and have to hook up a computer to clear the codes that's not a freebie there ain't nothing in life is free it's still charged so where you get this whole mindset that things are supposed to be given away because it's under warranty boggles my mind
@@FordBossMe if unplugging the connection is happening so often you deemed it beneficial to make a video about it, why not start there with troubleshooting? No, you replaced a component first. I can do that and I'm just a ne'er do well. Who's assuming what of another now? RE warranty freebie. So again, if this is happening so often, perhaps the next production year, manufacturer would have woken-up ... but that presumes in this example, it's about the best product for the customer when it's really about "dithering" a data point to comply with an arbitrary requirement from government. Oh ... my VW comment ... I dropped the ball on that one. It could be taken that I loved the almost 20 billion judgement. Insane! ... I loved VW's answer. It's our bought-paid-for government's emission limitation which was foul, just as this arbitrary requirement for an overall mileage average. Someone doesn't want motor vehicle diesels in less than a 3/4 Ton truck chassis. Look it up on the EPA's website on NOX allowances. The chart screams that truth. Proportional reduction with GVR ... until less than 7K lbs. Then the max drops like a lead balloon. Hmm??? The NOX limit and the "fleet mileage" requirement ... neither relevant to to suck/squeeze/bang/blow design improvement. so your video would have been better with about 6 minutes less time and simply state: "when you pull this plug to disable auto start stop, there's a cascade of effects ... you can thank your government for ASS mode. Have a good day" done. But we got a sermon on time spent troubleshooting and warranty work. I expect this will be rejected as well ... because I started this entire thing with a snark to rebut the main point you had ... now you're miffed. OBD receptacle ... literally in plain sight of said connector. That's all.
@@shaark92 first of all when you hook up that OBD Port you've been in and out of these vehicles so much you don't get down and look up underneath the dash to see if something's unplugged your whole thinking process on that Port being so close you should see the connector being unplugged is so flawed it's unreal and a lot of us we have this muscle memory on where the connector is now we don't get down and look underneath the dash we just reach down and plug it in cuz we already know where it's at Second of all I did specify in my return comment to you that this is a normal thing now I checked that because of how often it is so I'm not sure where half of your comment comes from because I've already specified why I made a video in response to comments like yours to explain what I go through on a daily basis and people like you coming to this channel to leave comments you need to wake up and realize a little bit more of what we go through czcams.com/video/IUW3zfXYX_s/video.html
My auto start stop stop working and I didn't unplug anything. Is there anything that I could do to enable, it again. And yes I did not push the disable button.
How do you know that any video you watch is true? The customer came in with the complaint that all these things were wrong and then confessed afterwards that they're the ones that unplug it based off of CZcams video
I seen allot of comments about a a button that turns off the start/stop issue but that you have to turn it off everytime you start the truck... Can somebody tell me where is at? I dnt mind doing it everytime I start the truck. I have a 2022 F150 XL 5.0 engine regular cab
On the F-150 has its up on the dash in the center and it has the letter A, you push it and it disables the auto start-stop on Startup when you physically push it But it turns back on after you key cycle off you have to do it each time you get in the vehicle
@@FordBossMe it was that easy... Dnt know why people would want to disconnect and mess with things when they can just push a button each time you turn the truck on. Anyways good looking out with the fast reply
Yes I did this on my 2017 f150 and roughly 2 months later I hooked up to my trailer and the trailer turn lights wouldn’t work, took about 1/2 hr to figure out what I did, just push the dam button. Good topic
We disabled start-stop on a friend's F-150 with the 2.7 EB. It was simple. Pop the dash off and clip a jumper wire from ground/white to another one (purple or brown IIRC) and when the vehicle is started it believes the button was pushed. No codes, no side-effects, no nothing for six years now (it is a 2016 model). I also read that when a trailer is connected it disables the system. I believe you can plug in a device at the rear (forget what they're called) which lights up with brakes and makes the truck think a trailer is connected. I would never disconnect something though. That just seems like a bad idea. Also, can you tell me where this is mandated? Everything I have ever read stated that it was something manufacturers were doing to get better ratings from the EPA due to the stricter regulations. I did not know it had been mandated by the government. Have a great day, sir.
@@FordBossMe 3min, 21sec on this video you said it was "a federal thing", but all I have read about it says manufacturers are doping it to get a slightly better rating from The EPA, not that it's federal (mandate? required?) in any way. I was asking for clarification but perhaps I misunderstood what you said. I wasn't trying to challenge you, I was just curious as to whether or not this was yet ANOTHER thing manufacturers are required to do now. Like backup cameras so we don't squish kids...
@@FordBossMe No I understood completely. I was explaining that there are better ways than what was featured in your video. Dude unplugged something to kill the stop-start, but that killed communication also. It's easiest to get one of those 7-way light-up things to plug into the truck when not towing was my point. Or be a tad different and make the truck think you pressed the button at each startup.
@@GuretoSefirosu it's a federal thing for the manufacturers, Yes there's more than one way to disable the auto start-stop especially stuff that I know that's not on the internet or I know how to get to the information that other people don't know how to get to but I can't put that stuff out on the internet I don't want to get too wrapped up in this conversation and put so much time into one silly topic that you're not even having issues with and you've already figured out how to disable it anyway so it's like wasted energy that's going nowhere
The only CORRECT way to do this is to get a dongle (for about ~$90) that goes between the switch and the wiring harness that will let you turn the ASS off OR back on. It just remembers where you had it set. Turn it back on if you're going to the dealer and they will never know it's there, it will act exactly like it is supposed to. The name of it is "Auto Stop Eliminator".
Ugghh I hate the Auto Start/ Stop feature. Here in Florida you need AC all the time, and in heavy traffic this feature is jus simply super annoying. Sounds simple to just turn it off every time you hop in the car, but it shouldn't have to be that way...
Well I have a video on the library showing you how to program it out of there with the right software and it cost between $50 and $100 to do it and you don't have to worry about it anymore I'm not going to say anything else because I don't want to incriminate myself for telling other people how to do it but the videos there don't ask any more questions here go find the video It's called how to disable auto start stop and I walk you through the entire process
If the auto start stop is federally mandated, how have they been able to sell the trucks without this feature during the chip shortage? Seen several F150s on the lot with a $50 credit for auto stop delete in the last couple months.
I didn't really mean federally mandated and when I meant was the manufacturers registering these vehicles federally for EPA standards but that's not the point the point is you're causing More Problems by doing this stupid s*** when you can just bring it to me and I could program the stuff out of the truck I even have video showing people how to buy the program and then program it out of the truck so it doesn't even think that it was ever built with it and it doesn't cause problems
You can always either push the Auto Stop/Start off button or drive in Sport Mode to deactivate Auto Stop/Start. With that being said, I’m curious to know your thoughts on Auto Stop/Start and if it can cause damage or wear to the engine over time? And, thanks for another informative video, brother!
So there's actually a trick to deactivating the auto start-stop that I didn't want to put out but maybe I will cover it I'll actually put a video out on it and I'll put a disclaimer out there to let people know I don't necessarily recommend this but I'll explain it to you
I don't like it I don't like the fact that it shuts down in the middle of your commute because then boil pressure drops and it goes back up and it drops and it goes back up and I don't like that I don't think that's okay it just causes premature wear
@@FordBossMe Thanks for the feedback. That’s a great point. And, it seems like it could cause even more wear in Ford’s modular engines. I’m like you, though - I don’t need a quick fix to disable Auto Stop/Start. I’ll just keep reaching over and turning it off. It’s cheap and it won’t hurt anything lol
@@FordBossMe yes this is exactly been my concern that it will cause premature wear on the engine and the starter. I read that normal starting and stopping is like 50,000 for a vehicle but in the start/stop vehicles it's closer to 500,000 just because you're stopping the engine every time you're going to stop light or at a crosswalk and that seems very high and that will definitely cause premature wear and shorten the life of the engine starter. Definitely something to consider when you think about keeping a car for a long time.
@@FordBossMe I didn't know that but thanks. Why and how would you drain the battery a few times anyway? Should have said that in the video as well. . However, Drive my e85 PBD tuned 20" F150 5.0 and you'll be telling everyone to get a tune though 🤘. 12 sec quarter miles shoving 31° of timing down down the throat of a Super Crew half ton is addicting .....Make a video talking about tunes . Enjoy your videos, keep it up.
I was going to pull that plug until you explained that there may be other unwanted issues. I will continue to just press the button at each start up. I will say that I hate this auto stop feature, it doesn't save any gas and in the hot south it will need to restart in 30 seconds anyway.
My vehicle means I'll do what I want with it. Manufacturers should make these features optional with switches. Since they don't the aftermarket makes the solution. I'll just put it back the way you want it if I have to bring it to the dealership for any reason.
Thank you I appreciate that but my message still stands there was nothing wrong with what I said and why people are getting so touchy with me personally I don't get that and I'm not going to take it from people but I appreciate you at least making the effort to put it back the way it goes and understanding my message here it's not to attack the person but it's to make them understand from a very serious standpoint now if people have an issue with the start-stop you take that up with corporate not with the guy that's trying to get your s*** right for you kindly spoken but frank
@@FordBossMe sounds like we agree. Manufacturers, in this case Ford, should see the aftermarket solving a issue the customers have and just fix it themselves. I get all the emissions crap you talk about and thats another problem with government sticking their nose where it doesn't belong. Forcing engineers to come up with a way to get another 1/10 of mpg by adding something people don't want. I get it that some people don't care about the long-term ownership of a vehicle. Some people just want it to look good. Others don't care about how many mpgs it gets, and others do. The Chevy and Honda I own have the cylinder deactivation garbage on them. Both of them had issues until I shut those things off. Oil consumption started on the Honda at about 70k miles and after I turned it off it hasn't used a drop of oil between changes for the last 60k miles. The Chevy never knew what to do switching gears and trying to go from 8 to 4 cylinders all the time. IMHO the options may save a bit of gas but make the vehicles wear out sooner. While I'm no tech, I've been servicing my own vehicles for 26 years now. Your point is well taken and the owner should've made you aware of the mods they'd done. You may now ask why is this guy watching Ford videos, its simple really. I want to ditch the Chevy before it rusts to pieces and I like the idea of the aluminum body Ford uses. Doing some research to see what bs Ford does to their vehicles (from government regulations) and what the consumer can do about it. You have a good evening and Easter as well.
How arrogant of Ford to impose this system on F150 buyers! Clearly, Ford did not listen to its customer base before adding this to new models. Needless complexity that irritates many F150 owners.
I dont see why he is getting hate. He is just sharing his info on what will happen if you unplug this. I think a turbos will go out before the heavy duty starter they put in.
People are hating because they like to modify their vehicles and they like to do whatever they want with it and they don't want to have to answer for it when it causes problems
No clue but I'm glad they didn't or I wouldn't have been able to fund this to give them some info It's not really good to do this kind of stuff to your dealer technician because our time is valuable also so if you try to hide things that you're doing it just makes our life a living hell
Just buy the AUTOSTOP ELIMINATOR IN OBD II. It doesn't change anything in the computers. All it does is remember the last mode you put it in and keep it there. So you can still use the auto shut down, but only if you choose to, and not being forced to. If you don't like it, unplug it from the OBD II port and nothing changed. Even the dealership can't see it was ever there.
Actually just follow my video and learn how to program it out of the system completely for the same price that you're going to pay for the auto start stop Eliminator if you do your homework in the library you'll find where you need to go
In general I agree that screwing with the vehicle in any fashion like that is a bad idea. Especially under warranty. However, playing Devil's advocate, I have had a couple of issues like the Flex going from say 75 miles on the DTE and tank level to zero in the blink of an eye. I have an excellent relationship with my Dealer, and they went way above and beyond to get it figured out. Ultimately I didn't want to see them taking it on the chin because they had changed so many parts, multiple times, never got an answer from Ford. At 170,000k on the clock, I just chalked it up to "Ghosts in the Machine", and got an old school mileage reading and kept the tank full. Now I have a new to me 2018 F150 with the auto start/stop. While I find THAT annoying, in and of itself, I would not bypass or incapacitate it just for that. However, twice now my wife has left a light, gotten half way through an intersection and had the engine shut off, and would not restart on its own. Required vehicle to be put in neutral, and restarted manually. Dealer can't find anything at this point, and the device that you spoke of that goes between the harness and switch merely "Remembers" the last position of the switch, weather on or off. Curious what you think of that. If they can't find an answer to the issue, another "Ghost", I see two choices. Add the bypass, or get rid of the truck. The Flex would have just ran out of gas, and you were aware of it. This comes out of nowhere and could get her in an accident.
I mean this is kind of on ford. While yes, they can’t make it a setting for emissions standards reasons but they certainly could have left an easy bypass available knowing people would do this.
No it's not on Ford you bought a vehicle you knew the application was there it's still under warranty don't mess with it until it's out of warranty bottom line
Well, the mandated auto start/stop "feature" wasn't a great idea either.
I agree but there's a reason for it and there's some issues that can happen if people start messing with stuff that it's not intended to be messed with but everybody's vehicle is obviously their own and they can do what they want I'm only here to advise instruct and educate and obviously you see in the comment sections here there's a lot of people with negative things to say but they're not a professional and they don't do this like I do everyday but I do agree it's a stupid idea it's pointless
@@FordBossMe Yeah, I know, and I appreciate the heads up. Nice informative vid on yet another consequence of this Big Brother stuff they force on us.
@@FordBossMe have you ever heard of a run-on sentence?
@@jsa310 still being a jerk?
next jerk comment you will be booted
I'm not here as your personal pleaser, I hope I've made myself clear.
clean it up or get off the channel, I won't repeat myself
@@FordBossMe boot him anyways Rich
I’ve just stopped stopping between point A and point B. Sure traffic doesn’t like it whenever I split lanes scraping there paint and the HOA gets upset whenever I cut across lawns to avoid hitting the breaks but I never give my F150 the option to auto stop.
lol
It's very ironic how life works sometimes. I watched this video two days ago. Yesterday one of my friends mentioned that he disabled his start-stop (ironically, a 2016 2wd, 2.7EB model) after ages of trying to figure out how. I asked him if he bought the 7-way tester and left it plugged in and he stated that that method did not work for him. He saw a video online about a tech unplugging a wire. I stopped him, found this video on my phone, and had him watch it. It's plugged in again and he'll not be unplugging it in the future. Thanks, Rich!
This is very good information, thank you for the video. The auto start/stop is highly annoying, and unfortunately it is a gimmick to game the bs EPA ratings for lower mpg vehicles. Any increase in fuel economy in real world use is minimal to nonexistant, and this current design trend is a disservice to the actual fuel economy ratings of these vehicles. So who loses? We, the consumers, who are forced to endure the ideology of people who think they know better than us.
Now I have seen people find the one individual wire in that connector which you have to look up a wiring diagram to find that out and snip it and then plug it back in and they've been fine unplugging the whole connector not a good idea
I don't want to be at liberty for somebody doing that or else I would do a video on it but assembly leave that up to people themself
On my old fusion I was able to shut it off using forscan. Worked like a charm.
This is a nightmare on many brands. Never heard of this way, always heard of people using the button module that when powered up it would act to click the button to turn it off after so many seconds. They need to allow this to be disabled until turned back on in settings. It won't effect EPA numbers because they can disclaimer that it gets that while using the system and turning it off can change performance.
I totally agreed with the maker of this video and he just got one more thumbs-up from me.
Ford SHOULD provides their customers an option to permanently disable this STUPID function which is automatically re-enabled by the computer on the next engine restart. I own a 2020 Ford Ranger. To permanently disable Auto Start Stop function, I plugged a tiny 0.5 watt LED night light into the 110-volt outlet on the rear of the center console. No more stops and restarts. Note that the Auto Start Stop function is not enabled IF an electrical accessory is turned on or plugged in. This is mentioned on page 145 in 2020 Ford Ranger Owner's Manual. This should work for other Ford SUV and pickup trucks as well.
Hmm. I just checked our '17 F150 XLT 2.7 V6 ... no 110 outlet. bummer. Shoulda sprung for the Lariat I guess! LOL.
Can you tell me what brand the night light is?
LoL, that's just nuts
They do have a delete from the factory Ford started doing it with the 21+ F150s. I just bought a 2022 F150 rocky ridge and it's been disabled from the factory there is not even a auto stop start a button
I have 2018 F150 Lariat. I used FORSCAN to disable the Auto-Stop. I hated that feature. The sales guy forgot to tell me about it. When I left the dealership, it auto-stopped on me at the traffic light in front of the dealership. I thought the truck died, so I pushed the start button and got really confused. Anyways, somehow I figured out what was happening and went on my way. First thing I did, was to figure out how to disable that feature (other than to remember to pressing the button every time I start the truck). Anyways, I found FORSCAN and also enabled my mirrors to fold when I park and arm the truck, and did some customs to the navi screen. I tried to disable the passenger seat belt minder (because I place my EDC backpack in the passenger seat and it thinks there's a passenger there). I did the FORSCAN, but it would eventually start chiming again. I just finally kept that belt locked.
Wow man this is actually a really great video thank you. I've been looking at buying a 2022 Hyundai Tucson and it has auto start stop but it also has a button that will disable that but you have to push it every time you turn the car on so you know if I get in my car in the morning I can start the car hit the button and it will disable the auto start stop but then I have to push that button every time I get into the car.
It really shows a lot of integrity that you're telling people about this good on ya man.
Yes, that is the problem. It is always an opt out feature. It should be an Opt In set up.
Thanks for clearing this up for me because I was about to go out and pull that plug under the dash but they’re have to hearing what you went through and I do have all the power options such as tailgate and hand door handle lock I don’t wanna deal with that so I’ll just leave it alone and push the button on the dash when I don’t want it on.
Totally agree with you! Tried this on my xlt, everything is fine, no auto stop start, no cel, but after I scanned for codes, several showed up including steering module etc etc. Plugged back in and will use the deactivate button for now.
Thank you for that and I appreciate your honesty. A lot of people like to come on here and argue with me because they don't like Ford's design but they don't like when I tell them the truth about what's going on
I'm just here trying to help people navigate this thing we call life and save them some money in the process
That's what it's there for.
@@FordBossMe You still need to feed your family, so charge these idiots for your time.
The second thing I did with my 2018 F150 3.0 diesel was disable the auto start stop. The first thing I did was delete all the emissions equipment. The truck performs much better without it and is proving to extend the life of the truck.
I bought a can opener flash... works like a charm! Engine never died again. I got sick of the ford dealer telling me there was nothing wrong with my truck because the engine would die every time i stopped the truck. It spent it's first three weeks at the dealership because the engine kept shutting down. Sad when you spend all of that money for a truck and have to spend another 100 bucks to fix it. It should 100% be a warranty covered repair!
Shheeeeiiiit
Cost me $483 to replace the auxiliary battery sensor for Start/Stop system.
Thanks for the info! I just purchased a 2020 f150 and I have unplugged the connector you mentioned. It has been unplugged for one day, but after viewing your video I am going to plug it back in.
went to the dealer Sunday checked out some window stickers seems most if not all stop/start have been deactivated and a 50 rebate applied now lets get rid of cylinder deactivation on the 5.0 L ....Range makes one for ford
Hello - thank you for sharing this. We also saw the other video and almost disconnected the wires. Our 2018 Ford F150 won't start and we know it isn't the alternator or the battery. That video told us it could be the remote starter but if we shouldn't disconnect it, then what should we do?
Email me Poissorichard.rp@gmail.com
I work on Ford sync and audio systems at multiple dealers, I have seen many paper clips shoved into the back of the auto start switch.
I have a low tolerance for stupid, so I probably would charge for my time. Hell, as you said, you can spend a couple hours chasing this down.
I’ve an 18 xl model, I just turned off the auto star/stop through the settings on the dash with the steering wheel buttons and now I don’t have to push the button every time. Pretty simple. I hate assuming, but is this NOT an option on all pickups?
Thanks a lot, what about the trailer testers? Will that be a better option?
You'll have to choose that one
order forscan is prob the best and disable it
or hit the button on the dash, it's not hard lol
Or let the battery die a few times it will disable auto start-stop until the battery monitor to reset
My answer is the answer that people really don't like just hit the button on the dash when you get in the truck....its not hard
Can you just disconnect the wire on the neg side of the battery for the auto start/stop would that have any effect with all the things you just mentioned in this video?
Yes it would be looking at the battery and not able to see charging state and such and it would set a code
If it is a "federal Thing", it would not have a button. It may be a federal thing for the manufacturer. In order to void a warranty, the dealer has to prove damage caused by "mod" .. not inconvenience
If you fool around on a warranty covered vehicle, the tech is entitled to his/her hour, or two just to undo what you did.
Whats cheaper the fuel you use at a stop or a 1500 starter that fails after your warranty runs outs?
You pay 1500 for a starter?
Thanks for telling us which harness to unplug. Now I just need to remember to plug it back in before taking my truck to the dealership to avoid confusing the techs.
Much appreciated
Also unplugging this connector causes communication issues with lighting control module b...and the smart touch handles and the electronic tailgate release
Just leave it alone or buy a product called forscan and disable it through the computer
It's 20 bucks for the doggle and it's ten bucks for a year subscription or 50 bucks for a lifetime subscription and do it the right way instead of this hack way
@@FordBossMe so Forscan can disable start/stop? Do you know about the 2021+?
@@Terminxman supposedly you're supposed to be able to disable it through the cluster on those now I can't tell you that for sure because I don't do that and I don't go looking for it and the last one I even tried to look at it was a fleet vehicle and you could go through the screen to disable it but it would never disable
@@Terminxman yes I've heard of guys disabling start-stop with forscan
@@Terminxman you guys have to remember as well you're asking a dealer technician how to disable things that I shouldn't be telling you how to disable so please be conscious of that so I don't get in trouble
This is the only reason I'm not getting the new Bronco.
Boy , doesn't take much to change your mind !
Also wanted to ask about the little short wire you can buy on amazon that makes the system remember what position (on or off) the system was the last time the truck was turned off. Will that also cause problems for a tech or something in the system to have that installed? Thanks.
Honestly I'm not super familiar with all the aftermarket stuff only some of it
if someone buys the 2022 ford ranger at the dealership can ford remove the auto start function form the new vehicle? I seen that option when I was making a custom ranger
I'm not sure
When I bought my Ford the sales real said it would save me six bucks a year on gas. Maybe I'm saving six bucks but whats the price of a new starter after all that stop and go driving I do putting all that extra wear and tear on it?
I just keep pushing that stu-pit button to disable it.
the reason people disable the auto start stop thing is cause it wears the engine out so much faster
90% of engine wear is from starting and stopping
Then how did all those hybrids make it to 300k miles? Hmmm.
@@gearsofwar3xXx they are Toyota
I hope you’re trying to be sarcastic for job protection purposes. This is an excellent way to disable the stop/stop !! I realize as a ford mechanic they do not pay very well on repair costs but customer related this is a great way to quit the start stop if applying a trailer adapter is not favorable. It’s simple, unplug it everything works except the trailer brakes and auto start/ stop . If you need the trailer lights then plug back in. Maybe, possibly some models have other features involved but I have a 2018 f-150 XLT (big screen , heated seats, locking tailgate , door lock controls ect) unplugging that particular plug ONLY effects the auto start / stop and trailer brakes. I do not haul a trailer so therefore this was the best option for me. If in doubt, refer to your electronic schematics and find out for yourself. Sorry you had to waste time on diagnosis if you didn’t already realize this was an easy fix…
I'll make another video tonight on this explaining AGAIN
I have 2019 ford 150 stx and have had no problems so for unplugging that. The only things is do you need to remember to plug it back in when you hook a trailer.
Because you have an stx that's why, it's jot a high trim level you don't have all the extra features
Why not just do the right thing and program it out.completly and not chance it
That would be the smart thing
@@FordBossMe what about the XLT? 2019 I believe I have no extra trailer amenities. Or door handles? Should I be good?
What about the plug on the negative battery terminal? Lots of people are unplugging it as well and says it stops it? Is that the true plug for it?
Some people are unplugging that sensor and they're saying it's stopping it some people are buying the disable or switch online that goes behind the button that makes it think that you want it turned off all the time what I've been doing for my customers I've actually been just going in and programming it out completely with a program called forscan
@@FordBossMe I just read into it more and that plug is for the negative side sensor for the battery monitor system. Unplugging that puts the bms into a fault mode that keeps the charging system at full output non stop. It add additional strain to the engine(added drag from alternator) that will result in lower efficiency from the engine but not enough to worry about. With the bms in fault mode auto start stop won’t work as it thinks it needs to charge the battery even if the battery is fully charged.
So really it's a bad idea as well.
Where can i find this module on a 2019 f150 5.0 xlt im having the same issues that the pcm cant connect with rear lights
Look at my other videos on the lights, type in
Ford Boss f150 lights and see what happens
So Ford Boss; If I use plug the trailer gadget in to make my truck think its pulling a trailer, thus eliminating the start/stop, would that be ok? If there were ever any problems, I could unplug it and take it to a tech for trouble shooting. Would that take care of both the problem of the start/stop and the one where it befuddled a tech because he doesn't know what silly thing I have done to bypass the problem? Thanks for your consideration.
I can't give advice on this...the best way is to buy
Download Forscan To Your Windows laptop and order the obdlinkex connector and program the start stop out
@@FordBossMe And using the Forscan technique does not compromise any other systems such as the charging system? This sounds promising.
@@mrjoeyman as far as i know guys have been successful
I'm limited on what advice I can give because I still work for Ford so we have to be mindful of that tonight get me in trouble
@@FordBossMe Ok I understand, thanks.
Do you believe that Auto start stop contributes to the stress on the cam phasers and their eventual failure and startup rattle?
Yes
I called a Ford tech and he said unless I'm throwing a code not to worry about cam phaser rattle. What do you think?
good info i just push the button on my 2019 f150
I have a 2020 STX. Since I don’t have all the fancy tech I should be ok unplugging that? What’s your opinion ?
Yeah you should be alright
I have a 2020 STX and mine has auto start/ stop. I just hit the disable button if I'm in stop and go traffic. Safer than unplugging stuff and you get the same result.
@@vincekauffman6051 I unplugged mine and no auto off anymore everything is fine. Interesting after I did that my backup camera works perfect every time now.
@@EpicConspiracy whatever works for you. Where I live, we run the AC most of the year, so it’s not an issue for me 90% of the time. For the times when I do want to disable it, the button works just fine.
@@vincekauffman6051 if you run the AC a lot you definitely want it disabled because the AC turns off when it shuts off
Good video. I'll be checking your other out. Thanks for making this.
I have a 2015 F150 with a 5.0 V8. I love this truck. Only 75K on her and only had to do oil changes, brake pads and front vacuum hub actuators. I absolutely hate start stop along with cylinder deactivation. I get 17-18 mpg in my F150 and I am happy with this.
I have three Fords, but I'll lean to another vehicle or company that does not force this on me.
It's very easy to disable with Forscan but I won't on my 2017 Focus because it disables the BMS. Just push the button. I have to call you out on your diag on this one though. You saw all the communication issues yet you still continued troubleshooting the door handle to the point of replacing it. Were you thinking the handle module was causing them?
Well you're not calling me out of my diag I can tell you that right now that's not going to happen
And yes I did think that the handle module was causing a communication problem
The auto start stop is pressure sensitive on the break pedal. If you don't apply full pressure at standstill then the truck won't turn off
There's way way way more that has to do with this auto start stop than just that but you are right there's a whole laundry list that can disable it
I had a Mazda CX-3 and wedged a piece of card between it and another switch - worked a treat - will try it on my Puma - the problem with some of these so called cures they require you to do various button pushed that are more than the one to deactivate it using the supplied off button - there are some much more annoying things going on in the car than this.. I have chimes that I cannot adjust the volume, there is a gui for the seat belts that appears at startup whether the belts are on or off and you have to press OK on the steering for it to go away..
Thanks for showing me where the plug that needs to be disconnected is in order to get rid of the auto start stop feature.
I have other videos showing how to disable the auto start stop the smart way instead of this ignorant way if you'd be less of a smart.azz and look
Question??? Is it recommended to have a ford dealer turn it off with the computer? Instead of unplugging the connector??
I have a video teaching you how to program it out completely and telling you about the program that I use on my laptop to do so and actually showing you how to do it
On the new Ranger the start stop feature is disabled by plugging in a $2 night light into the AC plug that is between the front seats in the back.
Good to know. I'll try that in our Jeep.
Interesting. I'll try that on my 2018 F150. Thx
What if you just turn it off at the dash board? Where that Circled A is? Any issues? This is for a 2023.
If it’s like my 2019 you have to push it every time you start your vehicle
Great work. Thank you for the PSA
Some guys are figuring out exactly what wire it is that controls the Auto start-stop in that connector and they're only cutting that one individual wire
I mean if you can do that oh, that would be great because it would leave the other ones intact
Some people take a trailer connector tester and stick it in the trailer connector thing in the back and just leave it in and that disables it
Personally I don't think it's that hard to just reach over there and turn the button off on the dash but some people don't want to do that
Auto Boss I saw another video where they used a jumper wire to permanently put the dash switch into the off position - I’m going to try that today. Here’s the video czcams.com/video/Qf0dQEUg9VQ/video.html
how do you set the date on a 2010 f-150 xl supercab date not time
I don't really know I'd have to have it in front of me to show you and I can figure it out for you but I don't have one sitting here in front of me
Have you heard of the auto stop start eliminator? Plugs in inside the steering wheel. Since you’re not unplugging anything then hopefully there’s no issues?
I've heard of guys using forscan and disabling it
I've heard of a little plug-in chip that you can unmount the Front plastic from around the radio and plug a chip into the back of it and it disables it
I have it , it basically makes it off all the time and you can turn it on if you want. I have it, no problems for 3 years and the dealer said it was fine to put it on.
@@ggarden8432 I'm looking forward to that company eventually making that gadget for my 2020 Equinox.👍
Well, yes the Auto Start/Stop is a PITA especially if you have mostly short distance and city driving with lots of stops and red lights. The engine is not even getting warm and all these cold starts cannot be good for the engine and nature as well. Too bad it is required by the law so that the manufacturer can get the required ratings to advertise with. Also customer is paying less taxes here since it is partially emission based.
I just use the "Auto Start/Stop Disable button" each time I start my vehicle. Nothing easier than that.
That way the engine gets a chance to get warm and the related parts get a better life expectancy.
Ford introduced the Start/Stop feature but it seems they failed to also put in stronger/more reliable starters for higher wear. I have read of a good amount failing rather early.
Do you see any of that in NA models?
Disabling this feature makes me think of people doing everything to disable the seatbelt reminder chime because they don't like to wear a seat belt. Although later one is more like applying for the Darwin Award.
I don't like the design indeed, actually I have not experienced a Auto Start Stop Failure in my care yet so I wouldn't be a good person to comment on the failure part but it does make sense. if the vehicle exhibits 10 events where it functions its supposed to disable
Auto stop will not work when cold
I'm not really looking to disable or change anything on the BCM I'm just looking to understand why my Auto Stop/Start never seems to function. Is there a way to view what is actually causing it in FORScan? I've heard it can be a wide number of things such as liftgate switches, etc. I bought the vehicle used so I don't know if someone went in and monkeyed with the battery monitor.
Do a BMS reset
If your battery is old or it has started to fatigue it will disable auto start-stop
@@FordBossMe thanks! Vehicle only has 12k so I was more thinking someone went in and performed some of the “tricks” like you mentioned and I don’t want to find myself in a warranty issue down the road. Appreciate you taking the time to respond sir!
@@jeremiegrund I would just leave it alone honestly and enjoy it not working
@@FordBossMe I did have this very same thought, but a part of me wants to know why the system isn't working lol. And this is how people get into trouble! If I really get curious maybe I'll have the dealer take a peek since it's still under ford warranty for a couple months.
thanks for the info. Wish I would have seen your video a few months ago. I'm noticing rough idle issues and sometimes my 2018 STX 4x4 will die at red lights. I plugged the connector back in and the AutoStartStop works, but sometimes engine still dies when AutoSS is disabled. Should I just go to the dealership and get them to reset the codes? Local mechanic couldn't re-create the problem and saw no codes, so I'm kinda at a loss.
I recently had two F-150s one was a 2018 and one was a 2017 where the starters were already going bad
Sounds to me like you have an internal engine problem like timing chains or something like that I'm not exactly sure what you have going on I would have to see it to diagnose it see what codes are present in the computer such and such
hello sir I have my 2016 f-150 and it won’t start after I took off the rear break mode off and it try’s to crank up but it won’t start but I have a push start and it’s really difficult for me to figure out what’s the problem.
You're right, how easy to just hit the button when you start up.Thanks for your time.
I’ve got a 2018 Platinum and after a long highway drives it fails to restart at the next intersection start/stop shuts the engine off - THAT is a PITA!
I don't like that auto start-stop shit
I wonder if you took one of those trailer connectors and plugged it into the trailer plug-in if that would have eliminate enough for you on your long drives
Just to get that auto start stop to stay off
Auto Boss I’m going to try this today - czcams.com/video/Qf0dQEUg9VQ/video.html
@@FordBossMe It will ... one of those with the LED lights. but it also disables the back-up camera and obstacle alert. And your "towing odometer" rolls. LOL.. It's ridiculous!
isn’t there an factory option now to delete
the auto stop at manufacturing?
Yes I've seen guys ordering them with NO Start stop Function
very good information... thank you very much to you
so what if i have a problem with auto stop making my car die at lights? either dies as soon as auto stop engages or it'll try to restart and cant leaving me stuck for a couple mins till it starts.
2014 chevy malibu
Idk with those, might be a faulty starter
Hey Mr. I was just watching your video and all the things that you talk about not unplugging anything on your Truck I have a question I was driving my F150 and I was doing about 10 to 15 mph making a turn in my truck just die and now every time I start the truck I mean I’ve done it a couple of times it gives me the auto start stop light in the dash do you know anything about that any help would be very appreciated
What do you mean by the auto start-stop light on the dash?
@@FordBossMe Yes two days ago I was driving and I was I was doing about 15 miles my truck just die and I showed message to us about the auto stop start but I didn’t pay attention what really is wash
And yesterday it was fine this morning the minute I started my truck I had that indicator the green indicator but it wasn’t green it was like kind of grayish looking and then I start driving it and I was still on then after a little while it went away
The T harness will remember to shut it off for you, its like having the truck press the button for you
No alterations made, works great
Check your connections before replacing modules....typical warranty work. Probably changed a mass airflow sensor while he was at it.
Making the feature without a maintained switch/setting is an insult to the customer from the manufacturer and the government. Business as usual.
Appreciate your information, but i can tell you the auto start stop drawbacks. Wear and tear of the starting system is the first tning that comes to mind.
I have a 2016 XLT. I’m gonna go ahead and unplug it. Thanks for warning. I’ll make sure to plug back in for hauling.
Thanks for this video. Great information
Good public service video. Wait until Warranty expires. Then, do what you want to do.
My brake light modification.
Since I often use my flashers under certain job travel conditions, I decided to add a separate set of brake lights. An extra set of brake lights that will work normally, even when main brake lights are flashing.
Whoever gets my service truck after I'm through with it, they are going to think, "what the hell are all of these modifications?!?" Not just the brake lights, but I've got switches and wires running everywhere. lol.
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Yeah it's very important to not mess with some of these things because people don't understand what the complete function of some of these circuits and stuff are
Mine is disconnected and has been for over a year.You can plug it back in when the vehicle is off and it will reset the auto start stop .It will not be activated until you manually press the button again.
If no one activates the new vehicle initially ,you won't have to deactivate it.
@@beaubetbeze6745 I'm a tech. I'm teaching you what COULD happen
Have some respect please and don't come here and shit all over in my comment thread
I explained to you what could happen in higher option vehicles like this one here
If you come to me for one of these concerns and its due to that connector you could be charged instead of warranty
Don't spread bad info here, this is my profession
So if you have this in your CAR it's probably ok
should have a forscan deactivation for this and start in sport mode etc.. for a fee at the dealership.
I have had mine unplugged for many months, zero issues except my truck doesn't irritate me at a red light with un needed wear and tear on my engine.
This video should be a video to Ford engineers telling them to improve diagnostics as they are making changes to the architecture.
Auto Boss ... thanks for abstaining on sending us the bill for your time on this video.
If this is as prevalent as you're reporting ... folks disabling ASS mode ... someone needs to wake-up and understand this system is UNDESIRED. ASS mode is for the manufacture not the person who OWNS the vehicle. The system, as you've noted with your billable time in labor troubleshooting, isn't free. It costs money and that's to the OWNER, not the tech, not the manufacturer.
It's a system which can/will fail.
I discovered this on a 2017 I bought. Wasn't informed about this system. Was unaware of it. Shutdown happened almost immediately. CZcams to the rescue. As you state, correctly, unplugging the connector did have other effects ... no trailer lights on my XLT. SMH!!!!
You seem to be a great tech and I appreciate those. Withhold the sermon about warranty. I never want a warranty. I want my product to perform as advertised ... which should include a significant change to the operation of the vehicle like THIS one.
I operate with the connector unplugged. Works great lasts a long time. The 2 times a year my 1/2 ton pulls a little trailer, I reconnect it. Trailer towing is for one ton diesels (of which I have also).
Have a great one out there.
So your comment is kind of like really difficult to understand because it seems like you're being genuine but then being a smart-ass at the same time so I'm just going to make a small comment and then I'm going to move on because I don't have time to sit and decipher what people really mean when they're playing word games
I do what I do because I like being honest with people and I share things as I figure them out that maybe other people don't know
Now depending on the model the options and how your truck is set up things may be affected differently
You a consumer of a F150 you may be fine, you may be just fabulous and doing things a certain way that fit for you but I work on these things daily and I don't share things just on one video I share things on thousands of videos and people gain from them greatly.....Some respect to me the one putting in the work would be great
In this video I was only honest about what could happen and these vehicles shod operate the way the manufacturer intends them to based on regulations that have been put on them
You do what you do but what I don't understand is why you wanted to come to somebody else's Channel and leave your information here and it's really not needed.
who has time for someone's shit comments? Not me
@@FordBossMe OK dude. I was sincere. perhaps snarky about the bill ... but you sought it with the repetitive references to a service charge for troubleshooting a malfunction that was as simple as a connection disabled. I mean ... the reader you connected to download the codes ... right next to the unplugged connector. So ...
Consider addressing the reason for the auto start stop. It's not for the customer. It's not even for real world emissions control. It's a perception that the company is complying with an arbitrary mileage requirement. When your best seller is a truck ... your overall fleet mileage rating is gonna need some help ...
this is akin to the VWgate (and I loved that btw), but before I get accused of another excrement comment ...
Why comment? To give a greater understanding. I was curious as to the "why" in your video title. nothing more than features disabled. No way it harms the vehicle/systems in any way, so the presumption of violating a warranty is ridiculous. Which is probably why a typical dealership would seek to so cite for refusing a warranty repair.
you have a nice day.
First of all you said at the end as to " why "
and this video explains why
so by you re questioning why after I've already said why that just makes me think that this is all a shitshow to begin with
You obviously didn't watch the whole video or maybe you didn't obtain the information because you already had some kind of other agenda on your mind and you didn't clearly hear what I talked about in this video
which I clearly broke it down on why I could have charged back for my time because of customer modification
Now just because that connector is sitting right next to the The old port doesn't mean it's that easy to get these systems to cooperate sometimes
Sometimes it takes multiple times of going back into the computer and clearing codes out because they just won't clear out right away so there has to be more to this that you understand rather than just passing Judgment at surface-level if you don't do what I do
Plus you're not automatically going to think the reason for all the problems is because the the customer on plugged trailer lights to the ABS module to disable the auto start-stop so if you're having other issues you're going to be looking at other things first which takes time
Now when these vehicles come in I automatically look there but also I need to be compensated for my time
if I plug something back in and have to hook up a computer to clear the codes that's not a freebie there ain't nothing in life is free it's still charged so where you get this whole mindset that things are supposed to be given away because it's under warranty boggles my mind
@@FordBossMe if unplugging the connection is happening so often you deemed it beneficial to make a video about it, why not start there with troubleshooting? No, you replaced a component first. I can do that and I'm just a ne'er do well.
Who's assuming what of another now? RE warranty freebie.
So again, if this is happening so often, perhaps the next production year, manufacturer would have woken-up ... but that presumes in this example, it's about the best product for the customer when it's really about "dithering" a data point to comply with an arbitrary requirement from government.
Oh ... my VW comment ... I dropped the ball on that one. It could be taken that I loved the almost 20 billion judgement. Insane! ... I loved VW's answer. It's our bought-paid-for government's emission limitation which was foul, just as this arbitrary requirement for an overall mileage average. Someone doesn't want motor vehicle diesels in less than a 3/4 Ton truck chassis. Look it up on the EPA's website on NOX allowances. The chart screams that truth. Proportional reduction with GVR ... until less than 7K lbs. Then the max drops like a lead balloon. Hmm???
The NOX limit and the "fleet mileage" requirement ... neither relevant to to suck/squeeze/bang/blow design improvement.
so your video would have been better with about 6 minutes less time and simply state: "when you pull this plug to disable auto start stop, there's a cascade of effects ... you can thank your government for ASS mode. Have a good day"
done. But we got a sermon on time spent troubleshooting and warranty work. I expect this will be rejected as well ... because I started this entire thing with a snark to rebut the main point you had ... now you're miffed.
OBD receptacle ... literally in plain sight of said connector. That's all.
@@shaark92 first of all when you hook up that OBD Port you've been in and out of these vehicles so much you don't get down and look up underneath the dash to see if something's unplugged your whole thinking process on that Port being so close you should see the connector being unplugged is so flawed it's unreal and a lot of us we have this muscle memory on where the connector is now we don't get down and look underneath the dash we just reach down and plug it in cuz we already know where it's at
Second of all I did specify in my return comment to you that this is a normal thing now I checked that because of how often it is so I'm not sure where half of your comment comes from because I've already specified why
I made a video in response to comments like yours to explain what I go through on a daily basis and people like you coming to this channel to leave comments you need to wake up and realize a little bit more of what we go through
czcams.com/video/IUW3zfXYX_s/video.html
Plug in one of those trailer testers in the trailer socket. It thinks it has a trailer and the auto stop won't work.
My auto start stop stop working and I didn't unplug anything. Is there anything that I could do to enable, it again. And yes I did not push
the disable button.
I'll do a video for you look for it in a sec
How do we know some one at the dealership did not pull the wire?
How do you know that any video you watch is true? The customer came in with the complaint that all these things were wrong and then confessed afterwards that they're the ones that unplug it based off of CZcams video
How do I know that you're not just trolling my Channel right now based on what you said? I don't I just have to have faith right
Nice try. Typical dealership
I seen allot of comments about a a button that turns off the start/stop issue but that you have to turn it off everytime you start the truck... Can somebody tell me where is at? I dnt mind doing it everytime I start the truck. I have a 2022 F150 XL 5.0 engine regular cab
On the F-150 has its up on the dash in the center and it has the letter A, you push it and it disables the auto start-stop on Startup when you physically push it
But it turns back on after you key cycle off you have to do it each time you get in the vehicle
@@FordBossMe thank you so much brother!! I just bought it yesterday, gna mess with it today. I'm subscribing, I'm a Ford fan 👍
@@FordBossMe it was that easy... Dnt know why people would want to disconnect and mess with things when they can just push a button each time you turn the truck on. Anyways good looking out with the fast reply
Yes I did this on my 2017 f150 and roughly 2 months later I hooked up to my trailer and the trailer turn lights wouldn’t work, took about 1/2 hr to figure out what I did, just push the dam button. Good topic
Ive since did a few more videos on this youll find in my library
Type in Auto Start Stop
We disabled start-stop on a friend's F-150 with the 2.7 EB. It was simple. Pop the dash off and clip a jumper wire from ground/white to another one (purple or brown IIRC) and when the vehicle is started it believes the button was pushed. No codes, no side-effects, no nothing for six years now (it is a 2016 model). I also read that when a trailer is connected it disables the system. I believe you can plug in a device at the rear (forget what they're called) which lights up with brakes and makes the truck think a trailer is connected. I would never disconnect something though. That just seems like a bad idea.
Also, can you tell me where this is mandated? Everything I have ever read stated that it was something manufacturers were doing to get better ratings from the EPA due to the stricter regulations. I did not know it had been mandated by the government. Have a great day, sir.
I don't think you understood what I was talking about in this video honestly and I've made several videos explaining this video
I would like to know where the whole mandated assumption came from
@@FordBossMe 3min, 21sec on this video you said it was "a federal thing", but all I have read about it says manufacturers are doping it to get a slightly better rating from The EPA, not that it's federal (mandate? required?) in any way. I was asking for clarification but perhaps I misunderstood what you said. I wasn't trying to challenge you, I was just curious as to whether or not this was yet ANOTHER thing manufacturers are required to do now. Like backup cameras so we don't squish kids...
@@FordBossMe No I understood completely. I was explaining that there are better ways than what was featured in your video. Dude unplugged something to kill the stop-start, but that killed communication also. It's easiest to get one of those 7-way light-up things to plug into the truck when not towing was my point. Or be a tad different and make the truck think you pressed the button at each startup.
@@GuretoSefirosu it's a federal thing for the manufacturers,
Yes there's more than one way to disable the auto start-stop especially stuff that I know that's not on the internet or I know how to get to the information that other people don't know how to get to but I can't put that stuff out on the internet
I don't want to get too wrapped up in this conversation and put so much time into one silly topic that you're not even having issues with and you've already figured out how to disable it anyway so it's like wasted energy that's going nowhere
Thanks for your video. I do not like the ASS feature but am a simple guy and will just push the button, but I would respect Ford more if they just
Got rid of it in future models.
The only CORRECT way to do this is to get a dongle (for about ~$90) that goes between the switch and the wiring harness that will let you turn the ASS off OR back on. It just remembers where you had it set. Turn it back on if you're going to the dealer and they will never know it's there, it will act exactly like it is supposed to.
The name of it is "Auto Stop Eliminator".
But why is the auto start stop tied into so many thing? That seems intentional so you have your deal with the annoyance.
That's why you use the Auto Stop Eliminator. It doesn't affect any other system.
Yeah but I have video showing people how to properly actually program it out of the system using a computer
Probably, but I have a Chrysler Pacifica Limited, and I used the Auto Stop Eliminator. I don't know if it can be programmed out for my vehicle.
Ugghh I hate the Auto Start/ Stop feature. Here in Florida you need AC all the time, and in heavy traffic this feature is jus simply super annoying. Sounds simple to just turn it off every time you hop in the car, but it shouldn't have to be that way...
Well I have a video on the library showing you how to program it out of there with the right software and it cost between $50 and $100 to do it and you don't have to worry about it anymore I'm not going to say anything else because I don't want to incriminate myself for telling other people how to do it but the videos there don't ask any more questions here go find the video It's called how to disable auto start stop and I walk you through the entire process
If the auto start stop is federally mandated, how have they been able to sell the trucks without this feature during the chip shortage? Seen several F150s on the lot with a $50 credit for auto stop delete in the last couple months.
I didn't really mean federally mandated and when I meant was the manufacturers registering these vehicles federally for EPA standards but that's not the point the point is you're causing More Problems by doing this stupid s*** when you can just bring it to me and I could program the stuff out of the truck I even have video showing people how to buy the program and then program it out of the truck so it doesn't even think that it was ever built with it and it doesn't cause problems
@@FordBossMe it was just a question, not a judgement. Didnt mean to rile you up.
You can always either push the Auto Stop/Start off button or drive in Sport Mode to deactivate Auto Stop/Start.
With that being said, I’m curious to know your thoughts on Auto Stop/Start and if it can cause damage or wear to the engine over time?
And, thanks for another informative video, brother!
So there's actually a trick to deactivating the auto start-stop that I didn't want to put out but maybe I will cover it I'll actually put a video out on it and I'll put a disclaimer out there to let people know I don't necessarily recommend this but I'll explain it to you
I haven't seen any starter failure because of Auto start- stop
I don't like it I don't like the fact that it shuts down in the middle of your commute because then boil pressure drops and it goes back up and it drops and it goes back up and I don't like that I don't think that's okay it just causes premature wear
@@FordBossMe Thanks for the feedback. That’s a great point. And, it seems like it could cause even more wear in Ford’s modular engines.
I’m like you, though - I don’t need a quick fix to disable Auto Stop/Start. I’ll just keep reaching over and turning it off. It’s cheap and it won’t hurt anything lol
@@FordBossMe yes this is exactly been my concern that it will cause premature wear on the engine and the starter. I read that normal starting and stopping is like 50,000 for a vehicle but in the start/stop vehicles it's closer to 500,000 just because you're stopping the engine every time you're going to stop light or at a crosswalk and that seems very high and that will definitely cause premature wear and shorten the life of the engine starter. Definitely something to consider when you think about keeping a car for a long time.
So the issue isn't disabling the auto start/stop in general, it is how some people are doing it...
2018 Loaded Lariat. Never had a problem in almost 6 years with plug pulled but Forscan is better. To each his own
Your not wrong! Makes total sense, if people don’t like it don’t buy it!
Or get tuned by John Lund or Palm Beach Dyno and it's automatically disabled along with a ton of more goodies and horsepower!
Or let the battery go low a few times and it automatically disables and then you don't have to do any of that
@@FordBossMe I didn't know that but thanks. Why and how would you drain the battery a few times anyway? Should have said that in the video as well. . However, Drive my e85 PBD tuned 20" F150 5.0 and you'll be telling everyone to get a tune though 🤘. 12 sec quarter miles shoving 31° of timing down down the throat of a Super Crew half ton is addicting .....Make a video talking about tunes . Enjoy your videos, keep it up.
I was going to pull that plug until you explained that there may be other unwanted issues. I will continue to just press the button at each start up. I will say that I hate this auto stop feature, it doesn't save any gas and in the hot south it will need to restart in 30 seconds anyway.
My vehicle means I'll do what I want with it. Manufacturers should make these features optional with switches. Since they don't the aftermarket makes the solution. I'll just put it back the way you want it if I have to bring it to the dealership for any reason.
Thank you I appreciate that but my message still stands there was nothing wrong with what I said and why people are getting so touchy with me personally I don't get that and I'm not going to take it from people but I appreciate you at least making the effort to put it back the way it goes and understanding my message here it's not to attack the person but it's to make them understand from a very serious standpoint
now if people have an issue with the start-stop you take that up with corporate not with the guy that's trying to get your s*** right for you
kindly spoken but frank
@@FordBossMe sounds like we agree. Manufacturers, in this case Ford, should see the aftermarket solving a issue the customers have and just fix it themselves. I get all the emissions crap you talk about and thats another problem with government sticking their nose where it doesn't belong. Forcing engineers to come up with a way to get another 1/10 of mpg by adding something people don't want. I get it that some people don't care about the long-term ownership of a vehicle. Some people just want it to look good. Others don't care about how many mpgs it gets, and others do. The Chevy and Honda I own have the cylinder deactivation garbage on them. Both of them had issues until I shut those things off. Oil consumption started on the Honda at about 70k miles and after I turned it off it hasn't used a drop of oil between changes for the last 60k miles. The Chevy never knew what to do switching gears and trying to go from 8 to 4 cylinders all the time. IMHO the options may save a bit of gas but make the vehicles wear out sooner. While I'm no tech, I've been servicing my own vehicles for 26 years now. Your point is well taken and the owner should've made you aware of the mods they'd done. You may now ask why is this guy watching Ford videos, its simple really. I want to ditch the Chevy before it rusts to pieces and I like the idea of the aluminum body Ford uses. Doing some research to see what bs Ford does to their vehicles (from government regulations) and what the consumer can do about it. You have a good evening and Easter as well.
@@coldfront7914 I appreciate you and you as well
Important info. Unfortunately the start/stop feature leads to more costs than unplugging. F the FED.
How arrogant of Ford to impose this system on F150 buyers! Clearly, Ford did not listen to its customer base before adding this to
new models. Needless complexity that irritates many F150 owners.
G M and Dodge have auto start too , it isn't just Ford .
Or salesman who dont disclose the feature from the beginning.
This is not just a ford thing. Its a government mandate
I dont see why he is getting hate. He is just sharing his info on what will happen if you unplug this. I think a turbos will go out before the heavy duty starter they put in.
People are hating because they like to modify their vehicles and they like to do whatever they want with it and they don't want to have to answer for it when it causes problems
Here's my question - what kind of idiot takes their vehicle to the dealership before not simply plugging something back in
No clue but I'm glad they didn't or I wouldn't have been able to fund this to give them some info
It's not really good to do this kind of stuff to your dealer technician because our time is valuable also so if you try to hide things that you're doing it just makes our life a living hell
The average idiot
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You unplug from the negative side of the battery to disable
Misinformation
I've covered this, do better please
Just buy the AUTOSTOP ELIMINATOR IN OBD II. It doesn't change anything in the computers. All it does is remember the last mode you put it in and keep it there. So you can still use the auto shut down, but only if you choose to, and not being forced to. If you don't like it, unplug it from the OBD II port and nothing changed. Even the dealership can't see it was ever there.
Actually just follow my video and learn how to program it out of the system completely for the same price that you're going to pay for the auto start stop Eliminator if you do your homework in the library you'll find where you need to go
Ford did me a favor and deleted the auto start/stop on my '23 F150.
In general I agree that screwing with the vehicle in any fashion like that is a bad idea. Especially under warranty. However, playing Devil's advocate, I have had a couple of issues like the Flex going from say 75 miles on the DTE and tank level to zero in the blink of an eye. I have an excellent relationship with my Dealer, and they went way above and beyond to get it figured out. Ultimately I didn't want to see them taking it on the chin because they had changed so many parts, multiple times, never got an answer from Ford. At 170,000k on the clock, I just chalked it up to "Ghosts in the Machine", and got an old school mileage reading and kept the tank full. Now I have a new to me 2018 F150 with the auto start/stop. While I find THAT annoying, in and of itself, I would not bypass or incapacitate it just for that. However, twice now my wife has left a light, gotten half way through an intersection and had the engine shut off, and would not restart on its own. Required vehicle to be put in neutral, and restarted manually. Dealer can't find anything at this point, and the device that you spoke of that goes between the harness and switch merely "Remembers" the last position of the switch, weather on or off. Curious what you think of that. If they can't find an answer to the issue, another "Ghost", I see two choices. Add the bypass, or get rid of the truck. The Flex would have just ran out of gas, and you were aware of it. This comes out of nowhere and could get her in an accident.
Soooo this is why my trailer brakes don't light up hahahaha. The running lights come on but no brakes or blinkers.
Does the auto start/stop function make the starter and/or other parts wear out faster?
I would say yes to that, I'll do a video on this
@@FordBossMe What can you say about replacing the stock Halogen bulbs with LED's? Would this create a warranty issue as well?
@@ntan As long as they're CANBUS compliant the computer shouldn't have issues with them being in the communication circuit.
Why would you show how and where to unplug this if it's such a bad idea?
Educate people, that's my choice to do it and if you don't like it C your way off the channel
@@FordBossMe, good answer!
I mean this is kind of on ford. While yes, they can’t make it a setting for emissions standards reasons but they certainly could have left an easy bypass available knowing people would do this.
No it's not on Ford you bought a vehicle you knew the application was there it's still under warranty don't mess with it until it's out of warranty bottom line
You couldn’t have charged! The customer would say the factory left the connector loose. Prove him wrong!
Thank you……. I’ll just get use to it and roll with technology.
I have professionally posted a video how to program it out
@@FordBossMe o cool thanks