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[Truckish]

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[matmondro]

Just being honest here, slightly confused by your AC statement.

For the automatic headlamps, do you mean the actual headlamps themselves, or the auto high beams?

 

[Blue_Max]

I turn my A/C off before I turn off my engine. When I start my engine again, the A/C does not come back on unless I turn it on. Did they change that for '25?

 

[ZeroDay]

I'm glad Canada took away the ability to turn the lights off.

 

[Cherokee]

I'm glad Canada took away the ability to turn the lights off.

I’m glad I can manually turn all my lights off day or night. I don’t like it when guvments take things from me.

 

[Pointyears]

I've got better things to do with my time (like waste my time on this thread) than complain about my headlights coming on automatically when needed, especially since I think that's a great feature.

 

[Ecorydr]

Still waiting on delivery of my new Mav so not sure of all nannys, but, the headlights "auto on" issue is just a DRL feature, right? If so, maybe its because its cheaper to include for "other" markets that require them (CA, EU).....?

The AC thing...... would be weird if true. My '23 Superduty will at times turn on the defrost sometimes when starting in cold temps, but think its a software glitch, or, due to me using it the last drive.

Other manufacturers have customer complaints about software glitches that turn things on/off automagically on subsequent starts which are not "features" too. Maybe poor testing before marketing....

 

[Dave O]

I’m sure we have all witnessed idiots driving around long after the sun sets with no headlights on because they only have manually activated headlamps or they choose not to select the auto mode - I always leave mine on auto in my 2025 Lariat AWD Hybrid I think its a great safety measure - as far as the A/C I live in Florida so I don’t feel inconvenienced at all if I need to manually turn it off once or twice a year…

 

[Carlitos_92]

Still waiting on delivery of my new Mav so not sure of all nannys, but, the headlights "auto on" issue is just a DRL feature, right?

The DRLs are user-configurable to be "off," at least in the US.

Can't be 100% sure, but I think OP is talking about the main headlight setting reverting to "Auto" at every startup - meaning the main low beams will come on based on ambient light level, unless you fiddle with the switch first. This behavior can be programmed out via Forscan anyway.

 

[HighBread]

I turn my A/C off before I turn off my engine. When I start my engine again, the A/C does not come back on unless I turn it on. Did they change that for '25?

Yes, in my 25 the AC comes on automatically depending on outside temps. These days, w temps between 40 and 80, it’s a crap shoot.

the worst part is the indicator light under the AC button on the touch screen is tiny and not bright. It gets washed out by sunlight. And of course it takes a few seconds for the screen to boot up, so it’s a distraction to check once underway.

I’m fine w AC at 90 degrees or on the highway, but not others wise a fan so I agree this design/feature is a fail.

 

[MaverickMark]

Fellow Mav owners, if you are like me are tired of driving around with the windows open and your AC on because it goes on all the time, even if not in Auto mode, then take a couple of minutes and contact Ford. Maybe they will reconsider this stupid thing.

Same for automatic headlights that default to automatic every time you start the car. Unlike normal cars where you can select Auto headlights or to do it yourself.

If you also dislike these two features, you can contact Ford here and tell them. You can do it via chat too.

https://www.ford.com/help/contact/?srsltid=AfmBOopd74hFrmEqxb24i_HjAMHRK6jh0w-llOtB_2Tl-6H-qAPzkz7q

It might not work, but maybe if enough people say something they can fix that.

PS if you like these things, this thread is not for you! You will not lose them, if you want your AC on all the time day and night, in freezing weather or with your windows down, you can still have it by putting in AUTO AC mode. If you want your headlights always automatic, then you put it on auto once and never touch it again. Please don't clog this thread up with how you like it or lame explanations of why the AC should be on all the time. This thread is for those that don't appreciate this automation and lack of control.

Thank you.

I've had my Maverick Hybrid for 3 years. My AC has never come on by itself.

 

[Tim d]

Fellow Mav owners, if you are like me are tired of driving around with the windows open and your AC on because it goes on all the time, even if not in Auto mode, then take a couple of minutes and contact Ford. Maybe they will reconsider this stupid thing.

Same for automatic headlights that default to automatic every time you start the car. Unlike normal cars where you can select Auto headlights or to do it yourself.

If you also dislike these two features, you can contact Ford here and tell them. You can do it via chat too.

https://www.ford.com/help/contact/?srsltid=AfmBOopd74hFrmEqxb24i_HjAMHRK6jh0w-llOtB_2Tl-6H-qAPzkz7q

It might not work, but maybe if enough people say something they can fix that.

PS if you like these things, this thread is not for you! You will not lose them, if you want your AC on all the time day and night, in freezing weather or with your windows down, you can still have it by putting in AUTO AC mode. If you want your headlights always automatic, then you put it on auto once and never touch it again. Please don't clog this thread up with how you like it or lame explanations of why the AC should be on all the time. This thread is for those that don't appreciate this automation and lack of control.

Thank you.

I dont like how the lights automatically dim when you slow down. Like you can see in the dark better when you slow down. We live on a gravel road, the brights dont come back on until 18 mph. I dont drive that fast to avoid stone chips in the paint.

 

[dalola]

Yes, in my 25 the AC comes on automatically depending on outside temps. These days, w temps between 40 and 80, it’s a crap shoot.

the worst part is the indicator light under the AC button on the touch screen is tiny and not bright. It gets washed out by sunlight. And of course it takes a few seconds for the screen to boot up, so it’s a distraction to check once underway.

I’m fine w AC at 90 degrees or on the highway, but not others wise a fan so I agree this design/feature is a fail.

It's not temperature dependent, it's based on humidity levels in the cab. I don't know the data point trigger, probably something in the 60% range. All Maverick HVAC's have functioned this way since day 1 with the '22 model.

 

[Blue_Max]

It's not temperature dependent, it's based on humidity levels in the cab. I don't know the data point trigger, probably something in the 60% range. All Maverick HVAC's have functioned this way since day 1 with the '22 model.

My '24 XLT does not work that way. If I turn off HVAC before I turn off the engine, when I turn the engine back on, HVAC is not on. I live in Orlando, Florida. It is ALWAYS humid.

 

[RFEJR]

What if you like those things lol.

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