Installed AutoStop Eliminator

[Mymaverick2021]

Takes about five min and works right away , worth every penny
https://www.autostopeliminator.com/collections/ford/products/2022-ford-maverick-autostop-eliminator

And the best part is if you gotta take it to the dealer just unplug it

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[Ricketts]

A hundred bucks is cheaper than a new starter motor out of warranty.

I was under same mindset years ago when stop/start came out(“We are gonna see a bunch of cars needing starters now!”). But I think I’ve seen one stop/start vehicle need a starter since the beginning of the trend.

 

[sunismymed]

Auto Stop/Start saves on average 4% for most drivers, and as much as 10% depending on driving habits (such as sitting in those long Costco gas lines).

Where are you getting those figures from?

 

[BarrelProofMav]

I was under the assumption that start/stop is for emission reduction, and that fuel consumption was something that was pushed on to naysayers to make them think it was good for them also.

 

[austinzone]

Without having a depth of knowledge on this specific subject, ill just apply the general logic of "eco friendly" and government BS in general.

This feature is one that sounds great on paper, and provides a measurable immediate result. However, just like many things the government does to 'sound' like its helping, there is a longer term set of problems that arent being acknowledged.

1. I cannot see a world where increasing the number of start cycles on an engine improves its longevity.

2. Wouldnt be surprised if auto start/stop has a negative impact on carbon buildup on valves.

3. Wouldnt be surprised if this has a negative impact on all other belt driven accessories.

What likely is the end result of all of this (just guessing) is that the engines will fail sooner, starters will fail sooner, and batteries will fail sooner which would offset the emissions advantage of saving a few gallons a year in gas.

However this benefits the auto manufacturer - for increased service visits and also the vehicle not being on the road as long (ie can anyone tell me why ford doesnt use port injection as well oh thats right).

If we really cared about eco friendly we'd be ensuring 300k-500k miles out of every vehicle manufactured - but we dont so....

 

[999]

And the music, it's just noise.

I think im going to just disconnect the wire at the battery that people talk about and call it done.i have no use for this bs along with some other things on new cars but im 71 so you can understand why.

 

[999]

What's your position on Chemtrails?

Without having a depth of knowledge on this specific subject, ill just apply the general logic of "eco friendly" and government BS in general.

This feature is one that sounds great on paper, and provides a measurable immediate result. However, just like many things the government does to 'sound' like its helping, there is a longer term set of problems that arent being acknowledged.

1. I cannot see a world where increasing the number of start cycles on an engine improves its longevity.

2. Wouldnt be surprised if auto start/stop has a negative impact on carbon buildup on valves.

3. Wouldnt be surprised if this has a negative impact on all other belt driven accessories.

What likely is the end result of all of this (just guessing) is that the engines will fail sooner, starters will fail sooner, and batteries will fail sooner which would offset the emissions advantage of saving a few gallons a year in gas.

However this benefits the auto manufacturer - for increased service visits and also the vehicle not being on the road as long (ie can anyone tell me why ford doesnt use port injection as well oh thats right).

If we really cared about eco friendly we'd be ensuring 300k-500k miles out of every vehicle manufactured - but we dont so....

 

[dddinstructor]

And the best part is if you gotta take it to the dealer just unplug it

According to Autostop Eliminator, no need to remove the inline device when taking it to the dealer.

 

[Michaelkov]

I drove a loaner Subaru for 3 months and put nearly 5k miles on it. The dash had a tracker for how much gas was actually saved during that time. It was less that 1 gallon. Idling for an extra couple minutes on your daily commute is not wasting as much gas as it would seem. Totally useless feature.

 

[Motorjunkie]

I was under same mindset years ago when stop/start came out(“We are gonna see a bunch of cars needing starters now!”). But I think I’ve seen one stop/start vehicle need a starter since the beginning of the trend.

Yeah it was a presumption on my part so time will tell on starter longevity. HOWEVER, this is NOT good for turbos and their engines. I will be disabling the auto stop shortly after I get my truck, if I live long enough lol!

 

[JBL14]

Without having a depth of knowledge on this specific subject, ill just apply the general logic of "eco friendly" and government BS in general.

This feature is one that sounds great on paper, and provides a measurable immediate result. However, just like many things the government does to 'sound' like its helping, there is a longer term set of problems that arent being acknowledged.

1. I cannot see a world where increasing the number of start cycles on an engine improves its longevity.

2. Wouldnt be surprised if auto start/stop has a negative impact on carbon buildup on valves.

3. Wouldnt be surprised if this has a negative impact on all other belt driven accessories.

What likely is the end result of all of this (just guessing) is that the engines will fail sooner, starters will fail sooner, and batteries will fail sooner which would offset the emissions advantage of saving a few gallons a year in gas.

However this benefits the auto manufacturer - for increased service visits and also the vehicle not being on the road as long (ie can anyone tell me why ford doesnt use port injection as well oh thats right).

If we really cared about eco friendly we'd be ensuring 300k-500k miles out of every vehicle manufactured - but we dont so....

Agree. I wonder how much extra stress the increased starting and stopping puts on the timing chain, timing chain pulleys and tensioners.

 

[Flomounier1]

Now we need an Auto Eco Mode adapter for the Hybrids. The auto start/stop was annoying as hell though on my EcoSport loaner. I felt like it would put more wear and tear on the car than the gas it would save. Especially in SoCal when you need to run the AC all the time and it turns your AC off when the engine stops, not to mention the split second delay when you need to take off really fast exiting a small street. It seemed more dangerous than helpful.

 

[sunismymed]

Without having a depth of knowledge on this specific subject, ill just apply the general logic of "eco friendly" and government BS in general.

This feature is one that sounds great on paper, and provides a measurable immediate result. However, just like many things the government does to 'sound' like its helping, there is a longer term set of problems that arent being acknowledged.

Was it Yogi Berra who said "It's like Ethanol, all over again"

 

[DeanR]

Most of my trips would only involve 3-4 full stops, most of my trips are 70 miles and up. I'll just try to remember to push the button. And there is no way on on the face of the earth it will save me 7%.

 

[djb_rh]

Now we need an Auto Eco Mode adapter for the Hybrids. The auto start/stop was annoying as hell though on my EcoSport loaner. I felt like it would put more wear and tear on the car than the gas it would save. Especially in SoCal when you need to run the AC all the time and it turns your AC off when the engine stops, not to mention the split second delay when you need to take off really fast exiting a small street. It seemed more dangerous than helpful.

You *do not need* it for the Hybrid.

First, for those who worry about your precious turbos, it’s not a turbo engine.

Second, for those who hate the delay it induces, there IS NO DELAY because the electric motor will get you moving *as it starts*.

Third, your accessories are basically electric anyway so it won’t need to start/stop cycle while stopped at a long light or whatever.

Fourth, your precious starter isn’t the same low voltage unit that non-hybrids have, it’s the electric motor that also *runs the truck* so it can handle PLENTY more cycles than a typical 12V ICE starter.

I do not like start/stop on normal ICE vehicles. Not because I’m worried it’s hard not he vehicle, I just don’t like the delay and it starting/stopping at lights. But in my hybrid Maverick I do not mind it one bit. I never even notice it. You literally have to *try* to listen for when it’s running or not most of the time.


—Donnie

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