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Auto start/stop danger

Jruta
Sep 13, 2022

Rank II

Sep 13, 2022

Well, now I realize why I DESPISE this useless feature (as if I needed an

Was attempting to enter a highway from a side-street, really no “shoulder” to ramp up speed on. That half-second nearly cost me my life. (NJ roads, mind you)

I had “time” to gun the engine and enter traffic without issue EXCEPT for the damn delay in start/stop!

From now on I’m disabling it before I go anywhere and I’m going to permanently disable it.

Totally useless “feature” that I’ve no doubt, puts extra wear on the battery and starter.
Mikey D, country roads
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Rank V

Sep 13, 2022

#1
I hate the feature as well, but honestly, it sounds like you should drive more carefully, lmao.... That sounds like an IO error.
Oldhippie, 3Dogs

Rank IV

Sep 13, 2022

#2
Jruta
Well, now I realize why I DESPISE this useless feature (as if I needed an

Was attempting to enter a highway from a side-street, really no “shoulder” to ramp up speed on. That half-second nearly cost me my life. (NJ roads, mind you)

I had “time” to gun the engine and enter traffic without issue EXCEPT for the damn delay in start/stop!

From now on I’m disabling it before I go anywhere and I’m going to permanently disable it.

Totally useless “feature” that I’ve no doubt, puts extra wear on the battery and starter.
I have the miss fortune of traveling to CT every month, one of the poorest designed highways is RT15 (Merritt Highway) this is a high speed road with these rest stops that give you about 50 feet to enter and exit the on and off ramps are the same way. You all most have to have prior experience drag racing to get on and off. I always make sure the A.S.S is disabled on this high way, it could be life or death!!!
Bronco Hueso, PSUTE

Rank IV

Sep 13, 2022

#3
Not sure what the big deal is.
I turn it off every time I start my Bronco.
If I forget, I can turn it off at any time, driving or at a stop.
AMTRV, Bruinsfan

Rank II

Sep 13, 2022

#4
210superair
I hate the feature as well, but honestly, it sounds like you should drive more carefully, lmao.... That sounds like an IO error.
Lol I wish that were the case, I’m 55 (not a kid) and I’m a career paramedic. I do this every night. Sometimes it’s “operator error”
Not in this case unfortunately.
210superair

Rank II

Sep 13, 2022

#5
FrankenRodz
Not sure what the big deal is.
I turn it off every time I start my Bronco.
If I forget, I can turn it off at any time, driving or at a stop.
Well that’s just my point— I neglected to manually turn it off. It’s not a “big deal” until you get smashed to pieces.
Bronco Hueso, Eninty

Burrito Connoisseur

Sep 13, 2022

#6
rayhil67
I have the miss fortune of traveling to CT every month, one of the poorest designed highways is RT15 (Merritt Highway) this is a high speed road with these rest stops that give you about 50 feet to enter and exit the on and off ramps are the same way. You all most have to have prior experience drag racing to get on and off. I always make sure the A.S.S is disabled on this high way, it could be life or death!!!
Ah yes the Merritt Parkway. The drag strip of Connecticut. I know that road well.

Anyway, I don’t have any issues with the Auto Start/Stop on the modern Fords (even on Merritt Parkway) you flinch the brake pedal just a little bit and the engine starts right back up and you’re ready to go. The older start/stop systems were SUPER annoying and it was basically impossible to properly drive your vehicle. But the new systems I don’t have a problem with at all. It’s pretty seamless.
WildGreen13, 3Dogs

Rank VI

Sep 13, 2022

#7
I think you are missing the point here, the problem isn't the auto start stop, the problem are the turbos. I found out very quickly that stomping the pedal from a dead stop does not move you, it almost bogs down. Need to go half to 3/4 throttle to get a good start when pulling out of our NJ side streets.
3Dogs, Bronco V-8

Rank V

Sep 13, 2022

#8
Turbos need to wind out to work well. But so does any car to develop hp. My coyote doesn't really start to move until 3k rpm, redline at 7. Bitd they used to red at way less than that! Took some getting used to as it was my first v8 manual in years.

But I digress. If the long and short of this discussion is the auto start isn't cool, I agree.
Jruta

Standing Grumpy Face

Moderator

Sep 13, 2022

#9
And now because of the chip shortage you can opt to not have it. Well it's not written in stone yet. But you can with the Ranger, F-150 and others. I'm sure the same option will be there for the Bronco.
Bronco Hueso

Burrito Connoisseur

Sep 13, 2022

#10
Heh, funny.

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Shoresy, Bronco Hueso

Former full size owner

Sep 13, 2022

#11
EvlNvrDys
I think you are missing the point here, the problem isn't the auto start stop, the problem are the turbos. I found out very quickly that stomping the pedal from a dead stop does not move you, it almost bogs down. Need to go half to 3/4 throttle to get a good start when pulling out of our NJ side streets.
I agree. I find that with it on or off it takes a little bit to get up and go from a stop.
rayhil67, Jruta

Rank XXXXXXVVVVVIIII

Sep 13, 2022

#12
RagnarKon
Ah yes the Merritt Parkway. The drag strip of Connecticut. I know that road well.

Anyway, I don’t have any issues with the Auto Start/Stop on the modern Fords (even on Merritt Parkway) you flinch the brake pedal just a little bit and the engine starts right back up and you’re ready to go. The older start/stop systems were SUPER annoying and it was basically impossible to properly drive your vehicle. But the new systems I don’t have a problem with at all. It’s pretty seamless.
I agree I have become familiar with how to keep it running if I wish (just let off the brake for a second after you stop) and if I need to accelerate quickly and the engine is of I let off the brake before I go and the engine is now running and ready
TEEDEE, Jruta

Rank V

Sep 13, 2022

#13
I did a video on this last year that included a simple fix that will keep the Auto Stop feature turned off without cheating a sensor and potentially causing you more problems.

Xpathf1nderX, 4x4e350

Rank VI

Sep 13, 2022

#14
The point is “it’s a useless feature that some moron invented to justify their existence and get around poor epa standards !!!”
can you tell I’m not a fan? It’s dangerous. I’m done.
ried, 4x4e350

Rank V

Sep 13, 2022

#15
Jruta
Well, now I realize why I DESPISE this useless feature (as if I needed an

Was attempting to enter a highway from a side-street, really no “shoulder” to ramp up speed on. That half-second nearly cost me my life. (NJ roads, mind you)

I had “time” to gun the engine and enter traffic without issue EXCEPT for the damn delay in start/stop!

From now on I’m disabling it before I go anywhere and I’m going to permanently disable it.

Totally useless “feature” that I’ve no doubt, puts extra wear on the battery and starter.
That's a lesson learned. Yikes must've been fun.
Jruta

Rank XXXXXXVVVVVIIII

Sep 13, 2022

#16
Mandogus
I agree. I find that with it on or off it takes a little bit to get up and go from a stop.
it really depends on what mode you are in sport mode is very responsive!
Ditchrunner, JoergH

Rank VI

Sep 13, 2022

#17
EvlNvrDys
I think you are missing the point here, the problem isn't the auto start stop, the problem is the auto transmission. I found out very quickly that stomping the pedal from a dead stop does not move you, it almost bogs down. Need to go half to 3/4 throttle to get a good start when pulling out of our NJ side streets.
Fixed it for you lol

All seriousness though my routine is push clutch, press start, push ASS button every time I start the bronco. That way I don't have to worry about the stupid delay in the ASS
PSUTE, Bronco 202?

Rank V

Sep 13, 2022

#18
$109 will "fix' that problem. It was the first mod I made to my bronco. I absolutely hate the auto start stop and can sympathize with what you experienced.
Yes, it's easy to disable, but more often than not I would forget to do it and get caught off guard when I needed to jackrabbit start, like gettin on the freeway.
I think Ford got the hint. On my 2022 Lariat you can disable it without having to install a module.
https://www.cjponyparts.com/autostop-eliminator-for-auto-start-stop-bronco-2021-2022/p/AE032/
Micahman, RETmed14!

Rank V

Sep 13, 2022

#19
Cornwelltoolman
it really depends on what mode you are in sport mode is very responsive!
I thought Sport turned off Auto Stop Start.
BaBump

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