mackinaw Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 (edited) I've owned a new Bronco Sport for about two months now. Though it works perfectly fine, i still haven't got used to start/stop. The first thing i do when I hop in the vehicle is to turn it off. Edited June 30, 2021 by mackinaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHForman812 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 11 hours ago, PREMiERdrum said: Just in from my dealer: My baby has arrived safely. They're getting her prepped currently and I'll pick her up this afternoon. Big Bend 4 Door 2.3 / Auto MIC roof Mid Package Signature Lighting 7/13 9:45pm reservation 6/21 build week 6/24 blend date 6/25 gate release 6/28 left MAP via convoy 6/29 delivered to my dealer now you need to change your signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 I have a Ranger with the same powertrain and start/stop and you’ll get used to it after awhile. At least I did. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 5 hours ago, akirby said: i got used to start/stop after a couple of weeks. Works great in my F150. You also have the older version which works wonderfully. Maybe I'm being too harsh here but my experience is it was amazing on the MY2019 cars I've driven (as rentals) and it was not so great on the MY2021's I've driven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 My wifes 2017 Escape has it and I don't even notice it anymore. I'll give a report on how it is on my Bronco when I get it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danglin Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, fuzzymoomoo said: You also have the older version which works wonderfully. Maybe I'm being too harsh here but my experience is it was amazing on the MY2019 cars I've driven (as rentals) and it was not so great on the MY2021's I've driven. Curious why they would "fix" what is not broke?!! What did they do to make it worse... Edited June 30, 2021 by danglin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Looking great!!! I am so happy for you! PS: My wife and I: The first thing we do when we turn on our cars is disable Start / Stop....very annoying! ...and the button to turn it off in the Ranger is tiny and in the middle of a cluster of 6 buttons (which include the rear locker, crawl control, towing, traction control and parking sensors, etc...): (Not my pic, but my Ranger is the same) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 42 minutes ago, Anthony said: Looking great!!! I am so happy for you! PS: My wife and I: The first thing we do when we turn on our cars is disable Start / Stop....very annoying! ...and the button to turn it off in the Ranger is tiny and in the middle of a cluster of 6 buttons (which include the rear locker, crawl control, towing, traction control and parking sensors, etc...): (Not my pic, but my Ranger is the same) Woof! A stylus might help with that. I'll say that ALL the buttons and controls in the Bronco are big and have a very high-end, durable, solid feel. The more time I spend in the cabin, the more I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 30 minutes ago, PREMiERdrum said: Woof! A stylus might help with that. I'll say that ALL the buttons and controls in the Bronco are big and have a very high-end, durable, solid feel. The more time I spend in the cabin, the more I love it. Awesome! I am so glad Ford went the extra mile in the Bronco to make it top of class in all regards. That is my only real beef with the Ranger (your cousin!). The usability of the switchgear is mostly an afterthought and all the buttons (from the HVAC to the secondary offroad controls) are tiny and all black. It would be a major challenge to use the controls in this vehicle with gloves on. I'm excited to see what cool stuff they bring over from the Bronco into the next gen Ranger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 40 minutes ago, Anthony said: Awesome! I am so glad Ford went the extra mile in the Bronco to make it top of class in all regards. That is my only real beef with the Ranger (your cousin!). The usability of the switchgear is mostly an afterthought and all the buttons (from the HVAC to the secondary offroad controls) are tiny and all black. It would be a major challenge to use the controls in this vehicle with gloves on. I'm excited to see what cool stuff they bring over from the Bronco into the next gen Ranger. Aussies are known for their slender fingers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 First time removing the big middle panel. Piece of cake! 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 2 hours ago, danglin said: Curious why they would "fix" what is not broke?!! What did they do to make it worse... Im going to guess it was software changes that were necessitated by new hardware since most if not every transmission being used these days is brand new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksn8k2 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 51 minutes ago, PREMiERdrum said: First time removing the big middle panel. Piece of cake! Awesome news and photos. I like what you did with the garage walls too. Perfect! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 I get so annoyed at those start/stop systems, I refuse to get a vehicle with it, just one more thing I gotta click... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 22 minutes ago, ANTAUS said: I get so annoyed at those start/stop systems, I refuse to get a vehicle with it, just one more thing I gotta click... If you get a tune and they can program it to be permanently off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 (edited) 24 minutes ago, ANTAUS said: I get so annoyed at those start/stop systems, I refuse to get a vehicle with it, just one more thing I gotta click... Some members on Ranger5G just plug in a Glade air freshener or night light into the back seat 110 outlet and that turns it off automatically! I keep meaning to do this but always forget to buy one. lol. Easy $3 fix and makes your vehicle smell nice! Edited June 30, 2021 by Anthony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 I still say if you’re open minded about it and just use it as intended for 2-3 weeks 90% of you would get used to it. Too many people make up their mind that they hate it and never even give it a chance. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danglin Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 28 minutes ago, akirby said: I still say if you’re open minded about it and just use it as intended for 2-3 weeks 90% of you would get used to it. Too many people make up their mind that they hate it and never even give it a chance. Any Idea of how much fuel it actually saves? And how does the AC work when the engine is off for several minutes at a stop light or train? I will remain open minded and give it a real chance when I get my New Bronco (Hopefully early September). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 10 minutes ago, danglin said: Any Idea of how much fuel it actually saves? And how does the AC work when the engine is off for several minutes at a stop light or train? 8% in heavy traffic according to this: https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-technology/a22994303/automatic-start-stop-useful-fuel-savings/#:~:text=Most people think the amount,eight percent in heavy traffic. So what happens at a stop-the AC stops also, but say its 90+ day and you have your AC set to 70 and its struggling to keep it that cool-it will just run the engine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 21 minutes ago, danglin said: Any Idea of how much fuel it actually saves? And how does the AC work when the engine is off for several minutes at a stop light or train? I will remain open minded and give it a real chance when I get my New Bronco (Hopefully early September). It either won’t shut off or it will restart on its own to maintain cabin temp. The only time I need to turn it off is if you’re stopped and waiting to turn left and need to turn quickly. It takes the power steering a half second or so to get moving. Its also easy to modulate it using brake pressure. Light pressure and it won’t turn the engine off. Mine quit working due to the battery being low and my mileage is definitely down a little. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzach Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 I have a 2010 Escape hybrid at work which stops when you are at a light. I do not find it annoying at all and have not since I first got it. Is the Hybrid stop/start different then on the non-hybrid motors? I just don't get why so many people hate this feature so much. I really don't even notice it at all, but maybe it is different on the hybrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 7 minutes ago, tzach said: I have a 2010 Escape hybrid at work which stops when you are at a light. I do not find it annoying at all and have not since I first got it. Is the Hybrid stop/start different then on the non-hybrid motors? I just don't get why so many people hate this feature so much. I really don't even notice it at all, but maybe it is different on the hybrid. Its the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 I'll give auto stop/start another chance. Mind you, my daily driver is a 27 year old F-150. That's the kind of tech I'm used to. Auto stop/start may be an acquired taste, at least for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95ripper Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 While technically the stop-start on a hybrid is the same, in reality, they are much different. The electric motor in the hybrid system will start moving the car before the gas engine starts, so it is much less intrusive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 3 hours ago, mackinaw said: I'll give auto stop/start another chance. Mind you, my daily driver is a 27 year old F-150. That's the kind of tech I'm used to. Auto stop/start may be an acquired taste, at least for me. You may not like it but just give it a chance and see if you get used to it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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