Automatic stop brake info

[MLowe05]

Our XL brake hold function stays on once you turn it on. It does not have to be activated each drive like it is on lots of cars.

The Germans (Benz and Porsche, anyway) have the absolute best implementation of brake hold, though. Their is no switch. If you want to activate the function, when you come to a stop give a quick hard press on the brake and it will activate. Stop normally and it will not activate. None of this turn it on, turn it off nonsense. Not sure why other cars aren't setup this way.

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[MakinDoForNow]

Misspelled really annoying give me a brake

Ok = Stop It!

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Could you describe the tingling in greater detail? Is it a constant clicking that gets mellower and quieter after 1-3 minutes?

Tingling noise?

Here’s another question for you all. Does the auto stop/start being on or off effect the gas mileage?

Saved me about 28 minutes of idle time last week on I35.

 

[24forsure]

Tingling noise?

Saved me about 28 minutes of idle time last week on I35.

Ah yes, construction zones! We know them well here in South Carolina. That and rush hour traffic. Perfect!

 

[PanchoBarrancas]

Yes it gets quieter when engine warms up. Thanks

Mine does the same has done it since fresh off the lot, I believe it's just the engine making a bit more noise than usual before the oil has had chance to flow properly and this dampen the noise. At least I hope so.

 

[Ernie83]

Yes it gets quieter when engine warms up. Thanks

Mine does the same has done it since fresh off the lot, I believe it's just the engine making a bit more noise than usual before the oil has had chance to flow properly and this dampen the noise. At least I hope so.

I was told it has to do with some crappy regulation from EPA that valves are opened to make catalyst heat faster. I took it to Ford dealer and they said it was normal.

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