Auto Stop Eliminator

[Cyclone Cowboy]

I just spoke via email to Travis at Auto Stop Eliminator and he is seeking a BS to confirm it can be used with the Sport.

He will respond here soon.

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[Excape]

I was hopeful it was a configurable setting like on some other vehicles. Or does it have to be turned off at each startup? You are referring to the Auto Start/Stop feature, correct?

 

[Cyclone Cowboy]

The word is that it has to be disabled each and every time you start the vehicle by pressing a second button, even in sport mode. With the Auto Stop Eliminator, it permanently disables it. It works on the Explorer and other Ford vehicles but has yet to be confirmed for the BS.

 

[Tdubz]

Here is the auto start section from the owners manual. It describes a few situations where it won’t engage. I always have max AC on in my car so the auto start never engages. This works as long as the max ac is on, regardless of the fan is on full blast or it’s lowest setting.

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/vdirsnet/OwnerManual/Home/Content?variantid=7450&languageCode=en&countryCode=USA&Uid=G2087789&ProcUid=G2173494&userMarket=USA&div=f&vFilteringEnabled=False

the whole owners manual can be found here if you want to check out the rest:
https://owner.ford.com/tools/account/how-tos/owner-manuals.html?year=2021&make=Ford&model=Bronco Sport

 

[Wanted33]

OK kids, we have found a work around of the A/S/S system on the Ranger forum. Just grab you a couple of these, and stick one into the 12V plug in the back. It draws just enough voltage to trick the system making it think the parameters haven't been met to shut the engine down. The light goes on, and off with the ignition in the Ranger. I would think it would do the same in the Sport. It's a very low light, and not very intrusive. It beats paying 85 bucks for the other do-dad. BTW, I found the same lights at Wally World for the same price. Just an FYI if you're interested. When I bought it was a 2 pack for $3.99. Looks like they gone to a single one at the same price. Must be a profit deal.

https://www.amazon.com/GE-40867-Always-Compact-Design/dp/B07BZBBXGP/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2MBJYOWJ8LMNO&dchild=1&keywords=2+pack+led+night+light+plug+in&qid=1607724616&refinements=p_36:100-500&rnid=1243644011&sprefix=2+pack+led+night+light+plug+in,tools,168&sr=8-3

 

[Zander1ni]

Kinda curious why people want to turn this off? It seems to work seemlessly and All the auxiliary stuff still operates

 

[Wanted33]

Does the ranger not have physical auto start stop button? Or do you have to go through a menu each time? You have to push the engine button each time you plan to use the vehicle, the auto start stop button is inches away.. just making sure you’re aware

Yes sir, it has the button on the console just below the center stack.

 

[Cyclone Cowboy]

Kinda curious why people want to turn this off? It seems to work seemlessly and All the auxiliary stuff still operates

It's very hard on the engine / parts and causes a slight hesitation when starting from a stop, which I personally find dangerous. It saves little gas, as research has shown people tend to accelerate harder after the restart (maybe to test they have power) so it negates any benefit. Bad driving habits, like accelerating right up to a stop light and applying heavy braking, causes a lot more fuel waste. I personally don't want to press a button each and every time to remind me how dumb and irritating the system is. There is also a company called Auto Stop Eliminator that makes a gizmo that removes the feature.

 

[Bobaloo]

It's very hard on the engine / parts and causes a slight hesitation when starting from a stop, which I personally find dangerous. It saves little gas, as research has shown people tend to accelerate harder after the restart (maybe to test they have power) so it negates any benefit. Bad driving habits, like accelerating right up to a stop light and applying heavy braking, causes a lot more fuel waste. I personally don't want to press a button each and every time to remind me how dumb and irritating the system is. There is also a company called Auto Stop Eliminator that makes a gizmo that removes the feature.

But have we, as drivers, become soo damn lazy that it seems to be a "chore" to crank the car up (push a button) and then move that same finger up and over some 4 inches or so and push another button? Oh my gawd, it's just soo much work!

 

[magicbus]

I’m always reminded at the first stop sign and I hit the button to turn it off. We’ll see how long it takes me to get tired of the slight sluggish startup when I forget to hit the button.

 

[dfwplaneguy]

I believe auto stop/start can be disabled with forscan. Most of the forscan modules for the BS have not been built yet, but I believe they are working on them.

 

[Jrl]

I believe auto stop/start can be disabled with forscan. Most of the forscan modules for the BS have not been built yet, but I believe they are working on them.

I am not familiar with forscan modules , can you give us a idea of this ?

 

[johnardsg]

i personally turn this off because I like my stopping and starting to be buttery smooth. Stopping is fine but my experience with these systems give a slight hesitation and slight jolt when starting from a stop. This defeats the purpose of my buttery smooth foot.

there are times where I might want this on. Sitting in a drive thru, off-roading, or anytime I’m stopping for long periods. I don’t want this system on for every stop sign or red light. Especially not when I’m in stop and go traffic. It’s a simple button press for me after I start the engine. If I do want it back on (not often) it’s easy to turn back on

i like that you mentioned buttery smooth, i personally like to start from a stop with a smooth take off like you. and when i don't do that i get yelled at especially with my "favorite" passengers that all look at their phones or are reading their books

 

[dfwplaneguy]

I am not familiar with forscan modules , can you give us a idea of this ?

Forscan is an application that runs on a PC that connect to the OBD port that allows you to change thousands of different parameters in the car. i.e. I have change my radio to show 6 presets per screen, not just 5.

In forscan, if the modules are not built for your particular vehicle, all you see are the as builts that are just like hexadecimal codes. no real indication as to what is being changed. Once the modules are built inside the application, it list the functions and shows you the available options.

 

[69cuda340s]

The Auto Stop Eliminator remembers your preference so you don't have to hit the button after every start up:

https://www.autostopeliminator.com/collections/ford/products/2021-ford-bronco-sport-autostop-eliminator

I will probably get one of these so I can turn that annoying start/stop off. But if I get in heavy traffic or other situations where having engine auto stop/start I can still push button to turn it on. That and a catch can will probably be the only mods I ever make.

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