The Ford F-150 is equipped with an Auto Start-Stop feature the shuts off the engine when the brakes are fully applied. Many drivers don’t like it. This guide shows you how to turn off the Auto Start-Stop feature.
2009 – 2023 Models
- Start the truck.
- Locate the Auto Start-Stop button on the dashboard labeled with an “A” inside a circle.
- Press and hold the Auto Start-Stop button for about five seconds or until you see a message on the instrument cluster confirming that the feature has been disabled.
1992 – 2008 Models
The Ford F-150 models from 1992 to 2008 do not have an Auto Start-Stop feature.
Auto Start-Stop Feature
The Auto Start-Stop feature aims to improve fuel efficiency by automatically shutting off the engine when the vehicle is stopped, such as at traffic lights or in heavy traffic. When the driver releases the brake pedal or applies pressure to the accelerator, the engine restarts seamlessly, and the vehicle can resume normal operation.
Many people ask if there is a way to disable Auto Start-Stop permanently so that it will never turn on again. Unfortunately, Ford has not provided that capability in the Ford F-150.
