rruff
Explorer
You have to do that every time you start the truck... doesn't seem easy at all...It's even easier if you press the on/off switch on the dash, just above the radio on the right side.
F150 - 2.7L vs 3.5L vs 5.0L
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calicamper
Expedition Leader
The modern start stop uses ignition technology no starter its really not that big of a deal you learn to adjust your brake pressure to restart before the green light. In my area idle time definitely hits your average mileage hard. Basically the lowest hanging fruit to improve mileage. Took some getting use to it but don’t even notice it now.
I really like the 10spd as others have said it’s probably the single biggest game changer in performance and mileage.
Dougnuts
Well-known member
That does exist, for some vehicles, but I’m pretty sure my 2018 F-150 uses the starter.
calicamper
Expedition Leader
Not sure about the 18’s
I know my 19 3.5 is ignition restart.
rruff
Explorer
I'm wondering how you can turn off an engine... and then restart it without using the starter. Something has to crank the engine, yes? Google didn't help either...
calicamper
Expedition Leader
Ignition technology and cylinder position it’s been used for a long time
After a week or two it just becomes a habitual part of the start-up sequence: get in, start the truck, buckle up, push the start/stop button, plug in phone, and go.
I would imagine that is true. TBH, I would way rather have a Truetrac or other helical LSD than the e-locker. I have the locker in my current F150 and its just not all that useful in 99% of the situations you would be in. The Truetracs in my Jeep Liberty were so awesome.
An F150 with the Torsen front diff from the raptor, and some kind of helical in the rear diff, and the 4Auto transfer case would be a super sweet setup.
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Dougnuts
Well-known member
In applications that don’t use the starter (or a hybrid motor) to get the engine spinning, it just spits a little fuel into whatever cylinder is at TDC and ignites it, getting the party started.
I don’t think so. I believe it still taps the starter briefly.
Todd n Natalie
OverCamper
My truck had the start / stop deleted by the factory. The wifes Bronco Sport has it. Driving both vehicles, the start / stop doesn't really bother me. But, that's just me.