Disabling F150 Auto Start/Stop Bad Idea - Here is why

[@hiramnoone]

Well, the mandated auto start/stop "feature" wasn't a great idea either.

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@hiramnoone]

@@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.

[@jsa310]

@@FordBossMe have you ever heard of a run-on sentence?

[@FordBossMe]

@@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

[@MrHossola]

@@FordBossMe boot him anyways Rich

[@GuretoSefirosu]

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!

[@markshafer9452]

I was planning on unplugging the connector at the bottom of the trailer brake module ! BUT after watching your video I have just decided to leave things alone! I appreciate your honesty and explaining what could happen to all the options if unplugged! I have a 2018 Lariat with the 502a package, so there are a lot of nice features on this truck! I do not want to damage anything! So THANK YOU again for your knowledge!

[@Tom-ic7hw]

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

[@Xjeepguy]

On my old fusion I was able to shut it off using forscan. Worked like a charm.

[@jasonpark5906]

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.

[@FordBossMe]

lol

[@jamisonwatters]

😂😂😂

[@switcherlp780]

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.

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@hughwynn6193]

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.

[@shaark92]

Hmm. I just checked our '17 F150 XLT 2.7 V6 ... no 110 outlet. bummer. Shoulda sprung for the Lariat I guess! LOL.

[@TSWest]

Can you tell me what brand the night light is?

[@anthonybiancone3780]

LoL, that's just nuts

[@stotzmitchell]

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

[@drizler]

There’s a reason why they make those things interlaced with other items . Because BIG BROTHER would get angry and thanked it out on the company .

[@sammas7440]

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.

[@911sceneobserver]

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

[@FordBossMe]

I'm not sure

[@radzer0966]

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.

[@jesusbarron8052]

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

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@borandell9915]

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.

[@SoFlo_Outdoors]

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

[@FordBossMe]

Look at my other videos on the lights, type in Ford Boss f150 lights and see what happens

[@darrylwilliams2216]

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.

[@Patch_58]

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.

[@FordBossMe]

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]

@@FordBossMe so Forscan can disable start/stop? Do you know about the 2021+?

[@FordBossMe]

@@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

[@FordBossMe]

@@Terminxman yes I've heard of guys disabling start-stop with forscan

[@FordBossMe]

@@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

[@coyote_f150]

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?

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@coyote_f150]

@@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.

[@timbcarlson]

Thanks for showing me where the plug that needs to be disconnected is in order to get rid of the auto start stop feature.

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@GRoy-h8y]

​​@@FordBossMesmart azz the hell with you dough boy. Frikin dork it's GOOD TRUCK NOT YOURS!!!! what he eats don't make you shat 😂.

[@shawdawggt]

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?

[@patl8363]

Whats cheaper the fuel you use at a stop or a 1500 starter that fails after your warranty runs outs?

[@MrHossola]

You pay 1500 for a starter?

[@xxppra6708]

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.

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@ThatBoyMichael1]

@@FordBossMe what about the XLT? 2019 I believe I have no extra trailer amenities. Or door handles? Should I be good?

[@loganmiller7179]

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.

[@loganmiller7179]

2014 chevy malibu

[@FordBossMe]

Idk with those, might be a faulty starter

[@1964catt]

the reason people disable the auto start stop thing is cause it wears the engine out so much faster

[@davidcarroll7193]

90% of engine wear is from starting and stopping

[@gearsofwar3xXx]

Then how did all those hybrids make it to 300k miles? Hmmm.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

​@@gearsofwar3xXx they are Toyota

[@hellraiserx9490]

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.

[@jamesplunkett2654]

So maybe update the service procedure to first check that the plug is connected???

[@jamestone265]

I put a jumper behind the button for a year or so on our 2018 Lariat. At times it would engine stop with that jumper so I took it out and now push the button.

[@bonjoeyt3]

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.

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@jamesplotkin4674]

That's what it's there for.

[@jamesplotkin4674]

@@FordBossMe You still need to feed your family, so charge these idiots for your time.

[@ThrottleON48HD]

Are there issues with the auto stop eliminator as a work around similar to if you unplug it?

[@FordBossMe]

It works

[@ThrottleON48HD]

@@FordBossMe Awesome, great to know!

[@DavidHernandez-h7e]

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.

[@jlcruz2402]

What if you just turn it off at the dash board? Where that Circled A is? Any issues? This is for a 2023.

[@justinvoelkel8650]

If it’s like my 2019 you have to push it every time you start your vehicle

[@kirrus4781]

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

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@kirrus4781]

@@FordBossMe thank you so much brother!! I just bought it yesterday, gna mess with it today. I'm subscribing, I'm a Ford fan 👍

[@kirrus4781]

@@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

[@KhanhNguyen-pq7gm]

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.

[@FordBossMe]

I'll do a video for you look for it in a sec

[@AshleyAlbert-v5j]

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?

[@FordBossMe]

Email me [e-mail]

[@ericstephens-zf8bg]

how do you set the date on a 2010 f-150 xl supercab date not time

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@mrjoeyman]

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.

[@FordBossMe]

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]

@@FordBossMe And using the Forscan technique does not compromise any other systems such as the charging system? This sounds promising.

[@FordBossMe]

@@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

[@mrjoeyman]

@@FordBossMe Ok I understand, thanks.

[@ajossi]

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.

[@borandell9915]

Yes, that is the problem. It is always an opt out feature. It should be an Opt In set up.

[@diulaylomochohai]

isn’t there an factory option now to delete the auto stop at manufacturing?

[@FordBossMe]

Yes I've seen guys ordering them with NO Start stop Function

[@infotechsailor]

Do you believe that Auto start stop contributes to the stress on the cam phasers and their eventual failure and startup rattle?

[@FordBossMe]

Yes

[@FarmerJimbob]

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?

[@8tchtrain]

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.

[@AStanton1966]

Good to know. I'll try that in our Jeep.

[@borandell9915]

Interesting. I'll try that on my 2018 F150. Thx

[@jamieboy116]

But why is the auto start stop tied into so many thing? That seems intentional so you have your deal with the annoyance.

[@81recinos]

Question??? Is it recommended to have a ford dealer turn it off with the computer? Instead of unplugging the connector??

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@bobbysmith5642]

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!

[@TheSaintberzerker]

Shheeeeiiiit

[@WolfDog8458]

Cost me $483 to replace the auxiliary battery sensor for Start/Stop system.

[@jeremiegrund]

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]

Do a BMS reset

[@FordBossMe]

If your battery is old or it has started to fatigue it will disable auto start-stop

[@jeremiegrund]

@@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]

@@jeremiegrund I would just leave it alone honestly and enjoy it not working

[@jeremiegrund]

@@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.

[@alexpitre6714]

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…

[@FordBossMe]

I'll make another video tonight on this explaining AGAIN

[@williamhendrix2053]

You unplug from the negative side of the battery to disable

[@FordBossMe]

Misinformation

[@FordBossMe]

I've covered this, do better please

[@fincity1964]

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.

[@iwitfit7555]

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..

[@mikeshelton5629]

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.

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@mikeshelton5629]

@@FordBossMe it was just a question, not a judgement. Didnt mean to rile you up.

[@joannemcniff4210]

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.

[@marcol351]

Thanks a lot, what about the trailer testers? Will that be a better option?

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@postmanrp]

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?

[@FordBossMe]

I've heard of guys using forscan and disabling it

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@ggarden8432]

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.

[@nynthworld4152]

@@ggarden8432 I'm looking forward to that company eventually making that gadget for my 2020 Equinox.👍

[@rustymilford9747]

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

[@jamesplotkin4674]

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.

[@muniemoo]

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.

[@jamesplotkin4674]

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.

[@davidkovalski1531]

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?

[@FordBossMe]

Yes it would be looking at the battery and not able to see charging state and such and it would set a code

[@jerryperez2786]

How do we know some one at the dealership did not pull the wire?

[@FordBossMe]

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 KZbin video

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@jerryperez2786]

Nice try. Typical dealership

[@thomasmartin4618]

should have a forscan deactivation for this and start in sport mode etc.. for a fee at the dealership.

[@jimr549]

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?

[@FordBossMe]

Well you're not calling me out of my diag I can tell you that right now that's not going to happen

[@FordBossMe]

And yes I did think that the handle module was causing a communication problem

[@garrettwarner1426]

What if I disable it the right way with a computer

[@FordBossMe]

Good deal, I've done the same for some friends but not like this

[@garrettwarner1426]

@@FordBossMe so it's all good if you actually use the right tools and program?

[@FordBossMe]

Yes

[@garrettwarner1426]

@@FordBossMe perfect, I'm a car tech but no professional ford tech but I have the programs and tools to do it the right way so I was just checking, thank you for the info.

[@lamatrisefontain98]

Thanks, I was just about to go out and unplug that connector when I saw your video. I thought the connector idea sounded to good to be true. I hate the start/stop feature.

[@netcip]

Ford BMS is awfull. Not even that is not charging the battery, and it always interrupts the battery from charging, it is doing other shit things. For example, if you have an electric tailgate, this will trow a code into computer that says "short circuit open" why? because the battery is not charged when you get home and stop the car and the voltage drops. Not only the start stop is damaging the gearbox, giving it shocks every few meters in the city, but it also damages the piston rings, because is starting and stopping the engine constantly and you will get oil burns, turbo failure and DPF failure on a diesel car. BMS and start stop are link together to F**k your car up.

[@JMathinteractive]

This is the only reason I'm not getting the new Bronco.

[@northlander4370]

Boy , doesn't take much to change your mind !

[@jetdr]

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.

[@bboucharde]

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.

[@northlander4370]

G M and Dodge have auto start too , it isn't just Ford .

[@davidknodle5062]

Or salesman who dont disclose the feature from the beginning.

[@solohikr7759]

This is not just a ford thing. Its a government mandate

[@LawnMM]

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

[@GuretoSefirosu]

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]

I don't think you understood what I was talking about in this video honestly and I've made several videos explaining this video

[@FordBossMe]

I would like to know where the whole mandated assumption came from

[@GuretoSefirosu]

@@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...

[@GuretoSefirosu]

@@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.

[@FordBossMe]

@@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

[@michaelj9210]

Plug in one of those trailer testers in the trailer socket. It thinks it has a trailer and the auto stop won't work.

[@JohnnyG2573]

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!

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@JohnnyG2573]

Auto Boss I’m going to try this today - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5eTlYR7isxsjLM

[@shaark92]

@@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!

[@danoSamo8966]

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.

[@Alisters_Adventures]

If car manufacturers don’t come up with these stupid functions to appease the EPA then customers don’t need to go crazy trying to disable auto start stop. I don’t think you understand how annoying it is to drive a car with the engine constantly cutting out. And the rough restarts that jolts the car. The delay on restarts. Shut off engine for less than a second at a stop sign. Me constantly thinking about if the engine is gonna shut off this time I come to a stop. It is very tiring to think about all that. You spend all this money to buy a car that you can’t enjoy because auto start stop keeps intruding on the driving experience. The only time it is acceptable for an engine to cut out is in a hybrid drivetrain. I always have power to instantly take off from a stop on a hybrid but not with auto start stop. Auto start stop is a transitional technology that was never designed with the customer in mind. I think car manufacturers are getting very arrogant with pushing stupid shit on people and assuming people won’t complain or retaliate. I know Toyota don’t do these auto start stop nonsense on their cars because they know it’s useless. And guess what the Camry still gets very good mpg without it.

[@FordBossMe]

You're absolutely right I don't understand anything about this stuff that's why I make videos about it and try to educate people but you're correct

[@FordBossMe]

I didn't say it wasn't frustrating and I didn't say that it was a good idea to do it so where you're comment was initially headed I don't know

[@steimystein4368]

That's why you use the Auto Stop Eliminator. It doesn't affect any other system.

[@FordBossMe]

Yeah but I have video showing people how to properly actually program it out of the system using a computer

[@steimystein4368]

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.

[@EpicConspiracy]

I have a 2020 STX. Since I don’t have all the fancy tech I should be ok unplugging that? What’s your opinion ?

[@FordBossMe]

Yeah you should be alright

[@vincekauffman6051]

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.

[@EpicConspiracy]

@@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.

[@vincekauffman6051]

@@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.

[@EpicConspiracy]

@@vincekauffman6051 if you run the AC a lot you definitely want it disabled because the AC turns off when it shuts off

[@rafaelrogel4161]

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]

What do you mean by the auto start-stop light on the dash?

[@rafaelrogel4161]

@@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

[@rafaelrogel4161]

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

[@HUTCHVIDEO81]

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.

[@FordBossMe]

I recently had two F-150s one was a 2018 and one was a 2017 where the starters were already going bad

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@CrookedlegGreg]

Start the vehicle push button and disable auto start stop what is so hard about that

[@ricardogomez3317]

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...

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@FushigiMigi]

Making the feature without a maintained switch/setting is an insult to the customer from the manufacturer and the government. Business as usual.

[@RichardPribbernow]

Just dont use a heavy foot on the brakes.....use a light touch on the brakes and the truck doesnt register that you are on the brakes and stopped and it wont turn the truck off.

[@georgevadnais3516]

I hade 2 Ford with start stop system. I juste turned off when start it.

[@garybaumann5637]

Why would you show how and where to unplug this if it's such a bad idea?

[@FordBossMe]

Educate people, that's my choice to do it and if you don't like it C your way off the channel

[@212bag]

@@FordBossMe, good answer!

[@ZacharySchulz]

If Ford would give us options to do what we want with our truck then we wouldn't have to break things. Hopefully Ford is listening

[@joshadams2148]

Soooo this is why my trailer brakes don't light up hahahaha. The running lights come on but no brakes or blinkers.

[@user-zq6pj5jo8j]

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.

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@JensKirch76]

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.

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@kennethmeyer3691]

Auto stop will not work when cold

[@Control-Freak]

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.

[@02hreblue30]

2018 Loaded Lariat. Never had a problem in almost 6 years with plug pulled but Forscan is better. To each his own

[@bryanvelez4583]

I think we all understand that your time is valuable and there aren't enough hours in the day but this could all be addressed by Ford simply allowing customers to have the dealer flash the pcm and turn that feature off. We all know with forscan we can do it so why doesn't the dealer do it. I would even pay for this to be turned off and when flashed it voids nothing as it's a check box item.

[@FordBossMe]

I do it for the customers I bought my own private programming and data link so I can program it out of the system for them

[@bryanvelez4583]

Where are you located? I'm in New Jersey and it's the #1 thing that aggravates the hell out of me with my truck

[@brighterdays7437]

What about when auto start/ stop is turned off and the engine still shuts off momentarily when stopped?

[@FordBossMe]

something is wrong if that's happening

[@seangarner7188]

Here's my question - what kind of idiot takes their vehicle to the dealership before not simply plugging something back in

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@maxquigley9524]

The average idiot

[@user-vm3fm1cp8s]

🤦🏽‍♂️

[@djjf45]

This video should be a video to Ford engineers telling them to improve diagnostics as they are making changes to the architecture.

[@dennisarthur3650]

2021 Ford F-150 XLT Sport. My AUTO START/STOP has failed on its own. Icon (white)illuminates on the dashboard, but the engine never shuts off (icon never turns green). Now more problems have reared their ugly head. Interior lights only work occasionally, reverse sensor has changed notification tone, exterior perimeter lighting works occasionally. Dealer wants 3-5 days for analysis of the problems. I was told not to worry about it, it is a convenience option! New 2022 F-150's have this feature cancelled on the window sticker (Delete Auto Start/Stop -$50). Check it out.

[@FordBossMe]

So here's the thing you can either reset the BMS the battery monitor system and see if everything comes back by turning the key on but not starting the vehicle flashing the brights five times stepping on the brake three times and letting go and then watching the battery light flash a couple times about 10 seconds later and sometimes that brings everything back on board We've been having a lot of brand new truck battery issues where the vehicles with just three or 400 miles on them already have bad batteries

[@dennisarthur3650]

@@FordBossMe Thanks. I'll try it.

[@Flash1857]

Thanks for the advice

[@NerdyMeathead]

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.

[@FordBossMe]

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

[@lss3536]

Are people really going this far and crazy because their car starts and stops at complete stops? Bro just leave it it’s not that deep.

[@mrjoeyman]

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.

[@FordBossMe]

Honestly I'm not super familiar with all the aftermarket stuff only some of it

[@josephleader3353]

This only happens if you don't do it right. If done the correct way none of these problems occur. If your going to do something do it right and do your research.

[@je1279]

Ford did me a favor and deleted the auto start/stop on my '23 F150.

[@larrygates3737]

Thanks for this video. Great information

[@ismaelrodriguez4739]

i own a 2020 F150 V8 5.0 the dealership replaced the engine 6 weeks ago after that i have all kinds of problems, AC not blowing cold air, and now i have charge system fault warning , i check the battery and alternator both are good, truck off battery voltage is little over 12 and truck running i have 14:75 and now Steering wheel is so hard to turn and heater only works in low speed, my truck only has 57000 miles what a garbage FORD dealership they damage my truck and they do not want to fixed, i never have any of this problems before the Engine replacement, i don't know what to do now whit this truck.

[@masterchef2408]

I used the FORScan software to turn mine off.

[@FordBossMe]

If you look in my library I already have a tutorial on how to do that

[@garyirwin9193]

The Auto Stop/Start “feature” was just another big brother government mandate to make our lives miserable. I agree don’t just unplug a connection, the Auto Stop/Start Eliminator product inserts between the plug and button and sends a signal automatically to turn the function off after start up. Flip a big bird to the man.