I Really Dislike The Autohold Feature

[OneAlienBoi]

Here is a helpful tip: don't use it.

My point exactly.

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[Maverick Grabber]

To me, it makes the maverick feel like it's broken. Having to give it a jab of the throttle to overcome the brakes. I was wondering if it was genuinely having an issue, then I realized my brother turned Autohold on with his elbow while getting in.

This is the first time I've driven a car with Autohold, does it basically perform this way in most cars? I understand some don't want to sit there applying brake pressure in stop and go traffic for an hour. But for most other situations, I'm just not a huge fan of how it makes the maverick lurch forward unpredictably.

I did it to myself by accident, was like what the H

 

[TedTX]

Love it, no cruise control on 22 XL Trim, so foot off break petal is a great time to rest my feet. Since the traffic lights in my SATX suburb city are way long and hilly, brakehold works well for me.
Miss it on my Prius when I switch over.

 

[PNWMaverick]

If you have a '22 model make sure you get your PCM flashed with the latest software at the dealer. It makes a massive improvement to brake feel and the auto-hold feature.

It should only take a very light tap on the gas to disengage it after the update. Prior to the update I couldn't use it safely.

I don't like the auto start-stop. Is there a way to disable it besides pushing button to off every time?

You have to use Forscan to disable it on the EB. The Start/Stop on the EB is terrible compared to the hybrid and my brother turns his off.

 

[KrayzieMav]

I agree with the OP. I have this feature in some of my other cars and it is implemented way better and 100x smoother—the Maverick easily is the worst. I guess you wouldn't realize how bad it is in the Mav if you have nothing else to compare it to.

 

[Speed2000]

If you gently hit the brakes when coming to a stop, it won't engage. You have to give it an extra little push and then the light will come on in the dash showing its engaged. I love it and like others have said, takes a lot of discomfort off my right leg not having to hold the brake pedal at stop lights

 

[sprcoop]

Yes, if I recall correctly the manual states auto hold only stays on for 3 minutes. I always keep my foot lightly on the brake peddle, just in case it times out, and to prevent myself from accidentally tapping the accelerator when I don't want to.

On page 222 of the manual it states ACC holds vehicle at a stop and sets the parking brake after 3 minutes. I could not find a reference of autohold automatically turning off.

The system may cancel and set the parking
brake if:
• You unbuckle the seatbelt and open
the driver door after adaptive cruise
control stops your vehicle.
• Adaptive cruise control holds your
vehicle at a stop continuously for more
than three minutes.

 

[TJ2023]

To me, it makes the maverick feel like it's broken. Having to give it a jab of the throttle to overcome the brakes. I was wondering if it was genuinely having an issue, then I realized my brother turned Autohold on with his elbow while getting in.

This is the first time I've driven a car with Autohold, does it basically perform this way in most cars? I understand some don't want to sit there applying brake pressure in stop and go traffic for an hour. But for most other situations, I'm just not a huge fan of how it makes the maverick lurch forward unpredictably.

I hate the feature too, but there is zero reason to complain about it. You only have to turn it off once and it will never be on again unless you turn it back on.... The auto start/stop is the really annoying one because you have to turn it off every time you start the vehicle.

 

[OneAlienBoi]

I hate the feature too, but there is zero reason to complain about it. You only have to turn it off once and it will never be on again unless you turn it back on.... The auto start/stop is the really annoying one because you have to turn it off every time you start the vehicle.

See, not to be a contrarian, but I don't mind the start/stop, not on the hybrid at least. It's very seamless, you start moving, the engine usually starts back up at that point, but not always. Plus the maverick hybrid doesn't have a starter, so it's not putting additional wear and tear on the components, not really.

But I could see how it would be more annoying on the ecoboost. We rented a Chrysler Pacifica a few times, and on both, the start/stop was violent enough to jolt and send a shudder through the entire car. So if it's like that, I get it.

 

[Golfsnob]

My auto hold seems to work very well. I really don't have anything to compare it to so maybe I just don't know that it sucks. My wife's CRV has it but I rarely drive it. My Bronco is a 7 speed manual so no holds on that.

The start/stop annoys me. I deleted it on my Bronco using Forscan so I'm assuming I can do the same with the Maverick. You just can't convince me that starting a vehicle 75 times on a trip vs 1 or 2 times is good for the starter or battery. I am an uneducated country boy from Gilchrist county so that could be the problem.

 

[TheWizziard]

To me, it makes the maverick feel like it's broken. Having to give it a jab of the throttle to overcome the brakes. I was wondering if it was genuinely having an issue, then I realized my brother turned Autohold on with his elbow while getting in.

This is the first time I've driven a car with Autohold, does it basically perform this way in most cars? I understand some don't want to sit there applying brake pressure in stop and go traffic for an hour. But for most other situations, I'm just not a huge fan of how it makes the maverick lurch forward unpredictably.

Just turn it off and it stays off.

 

[OneAlienBoi]

Just turn it off and it stays off.

Yep.

 

[Tommy 1Shot]

Here is a helpful tip: don't use it.

I rarely post but thought id put this out there....Another solution for those that have a NON HYBRID model, simply.insert a piece of plastic under switch and it will keep feature in off positive. It saves u $100 feom.having to buy aftermarket part, is barely noticeable and not in the way of anything either. I have been using this method to defeat the auto on / off in wife's sante fe for past 3 years. If u desire to use the feature, simply remove piece of plastic. I made slight bend on 1 side of plastic, like an L shape, the bent part latches perfectly on switch itself and will keep it off. Insert plastic piece while holding button in, u will note button will feel tight, that is a good thing, means it's locked in off position. Wgen u restart vehicle, it will be highlighted in the off position, effectively defeating said nuisance . Surprised no1 thought of or mentioned this, but hope it helps those out there that do not care for the auto on /off, myself included. Get a black plastic card that u do not need, cut down to half inch or so, bend one end alightly ,like an L , insert as in pic while pressing button in off position, problem solved. It will blend in with trim, un noticeable & not on the way of.anything. just another easy option for those that do not wish to spend $100 on something they feel they should not have too. And takes a sec to remove or install. I enclosed a few pics , 2 of mav and 2 of hyundai to show what to do. I'm sure any vehicle with a auto on / off
button could be easily defeated in same manner.

 

[Golfsnob]

It's a simple Forscan procedure or just push the button.

 

[RDRahn]

Sounds like having to relearn how to drive to me. I haven't tried it out yet so I need to do that.

Who knows, maybe I'll like the feature.

Took a bit getting used to if turned on. Like vehicles I’ve had in the past (and with the feature turned off) the vehicle rolls when removing foot from brake. When turned on, the vehicle does not move unless you press on accelerator pedal.

now that I am used to it, it is on all the time. Just have to remember to turn off when going through car wash (made that mistake only once )

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