Auto start stop

[rd618]

I have been looking at a new Expedition (Limited Stealth performance).

One option on the online configurator is to disable the auto start stop. Is this a permanent setting? Or can this be turned on and off by the owner.

I think I would want it off most of the time. But I could see wanting it on in heavy traffic or in the city.

Thanks in advance for the advice.

304a does not have an option to remove auto start stop.
The 303a does. That’s the stealth trim without the HO 3.5 engine and 10 more speakers.

 

[trishjms]

So.... are you telling me that (stock) I would have to turn it off every time I get in the truck?

Yes, it defaults to on, so you need to turn it off every time you want to disable it.

 

[Alwaysthinkin]

Some more info on the Autostop eliminator if you go that route:

Autostop Eliminator

Decided to start a new thread that didn't have another products name in the subject line. Original thread is here: https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/4dtech-auto-start-stop.44231/page-2#post-439479 Just finished installing and I'm pretty darn pleased. I will no longer have to remember to...

www.expeditionforum.com

 

[PNWExpy]

if you pay close enough attention the auto start/stop only shuts off the truck under specific brake pressure. If you Hold the brake very lightly or put a lot of pressure on it it will keep the motor on. Not always something you wanna deal with but if you are able to pay attention to your pedal pressure you can control it with that too.

I’ve been experimenting with different fuel and different tunes and when you have less than 100 miles on the trip sitting at a light will alter the MPG. It is annoying waiting for it to start and having the lights flicker though. When tuned I have it set to auto off.

 

[Alwaysthinkin]

if you pay close enough attention the auto start/stop only shuts off the truck under specific brake pressure. If you Hold the brake very lightly or put a lot of pressure on it it will keep the motor on. Not always something you wanna deal with but if you are able to pay attention to your pedal pressure you can control it with that too.

I’ve been experimenting with different fuel and different tunes and when you have less than 100 miles on the trip sitting at a light will alter the MPG. It is annoying waiting for it to start and having the lights flicker though. When tuned I have it set to auto off.

Jeez, if I don't like having to hit the button every single time I start my Expy I sure don't want to try and brake in such a manner that sometimes it keeps the motor running. Just put in the Autostop Eliminator and forget it. Note: you can turn the ASS back on with the Autostop Eliminator if you find yourself in a situation where you want it.

 

[NukeLife]

Jeez, if I don't like having to hit the button every single time I start my Expy I sure don't want to try and brake in such a manner that sometimes it keeps the motor running. Just put in the Autostop Eliminator and forget it. Note: you can turn the ASS back on with the Autostop Eliminator if you find yourself in a situation where you want it.

Exactly.
Just install the eliminator. It takes 30 minutes.
I can turn autostop on if I want to use it. I can turn it off if I don’t want to use it.
And it STAYS THAT WAY.
I haven’t used autostop in months and it is still OFF every time I get in my car and start it up.
You know, … the way it SHOULD work from the factory!

 

[balthisar]

Honest, non-critical question: you have to put it into drive every time you start, right? The button is right there near the rotary gear selector on recent models. Is this only bothersome on older models?

 

[Alwaysthinkin]

Honest, non-critical question: you have to put it into drive every time you start, right? The button is right there near the rotary gear selector on recent models. Is this only bothersome on older models?

Yeah, I've had to put any vehicle I've driven into drive (except those with the stick) since I began driving. Until now, I've never had to push a button every time I started to keep my car from turning off whenever I needed to stop. My personal reaction was "this is nuts"! Mostly, because I often forgot to push the button. So, for me, I was happy to find a product that made the vehicle act like I wanted it to act. ASS is an option when/if I want it, otherwise the sucker is OFF. Hope that was an honest, non-critical response to your question.
P.S. Also, I just don't think this constant on/off is good for the engine and other parts. No stats to back me up but just can't believe a (as an example) starter is going to last longer with ASS then without ASS.

 

[Andy B]

Thanks for the tips on the auto start eliminator. I will definitely be installing one of those.

 

[balthisar]

Hope that was an honest, non-critical response to your question.

Yup, thanks. I was afraid someone would call me an ******* for daring to ask, but I was genuinely curious.