{"product_id":"auto-start-stop-eliminator-2015-2020-ford-f-150-auto-start-stop-eliminator","title":"2015-2020 Ford F-150 Auto Start Stop Eliminator","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis inline memory harness is for the 2015–2020 Ford F-150. It stores the last stop-start setting you chose, so if you turned Auto Start-Stop off on one drive, it stays off the next time you start the engine. It plugs in line with the factory connector named in the instructions. Both ends are factory-style plugs, so nothing is cut or spliced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can still use the original button at any time. Whatever you select last is what the module repeats on the next start. Take the module out and the vehicle behaves exactly as it did from the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery row below is listed as a 100% fitment match for this part:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFord F-150: 2015–2020\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor reference, the Ford F-150 in these years is a full-size pickup offered with 2.7L and 3.5L EcoBoost V6 and 5.0L V8 engines, with the 3.0L Power Stroke diesel and 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid offered on selected years, most of the driving it sees is towing, job-site hauling and daily driving. The listing is written around the thirteenth-generation (2015-2020) F-150. The table does not separate trims; what matters is that the vehicle has factory stop-start and the connector shown in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the button resets\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuto Start-Stop is designed to default to on. The off switch (usually marked with an \"A\" inside a circular arrow) cancels it for the current drive. At the next start the system is armed again. That reset is intentional on the manufacturer's side, and it is the only behavior this module changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBattery notes for stop-start vehicles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the stop-start indicator shows the system as unavailable, test the battery before anything else. On stop-start vehicles that is the most common cause. A replacement should match the original specification (AGM or EFB), and some manufacturers call for a battery monitor reset after the swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy owners turn it off\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePressing the same button on every drive is what wears on owners. People who tow, plow, idle in pickup lines, creep through heavy traffic or simply want the engine running at a light end up making the same press dozens of times a week. On the Ford F-150, the module turns that into a one-time choice you can still change whenever you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore blaming the module\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf a \"stop-start unavailable\" or similar message appears, check the battery first. A battery that tests weak, a recent battery replacement that was not registered where the manufacturer requires it, or a fault in the battery current sensor can all disable the system. Clear up those issues before judging how the module works, because it cannot hold a setting the vehicle refuses to accept.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConnecting it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt plugs in line with the factory connector named in the instructions. Both ends are factory-style plugs, so nothing is cut or spliced. Disconnect nothing else and splice nothing. Once both plugs are locked, tuck the harness where it will not be pinched when the panel goes back on. Test by switching Auto Start-Stop off, cycling the ignition and checking the indicator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat changes after installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel use changes only the way it would if you pressed the off button yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes out in the same way it went in, with nothing cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarries your stop-start choice over to the next drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not disable warning lights or diagnostic functions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConditions the factory system checks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven with Auto Start-Stop enabled, the engine control logic only stops the engine when conditions allow it. Typical blockers are a low battery state of charge, an engine that has not reached operating temperature, heavy heating or A\/C demand, steering input, an open door or unlatched seatbelt, and some drive modes. If the system never seems to stop the engine, one of these is usually the reason, and the module does not change that logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuick fitment check\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel year and model match a row in the table above (2015–2020 Ford F-150).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Ford F-150 has the factory stop-start button. Base trims or engines without stop-start have nothing for the module to remember.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe battery and charging system test good and no warning lights are on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe connector at your install point matches the one in the product photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo aftermarket remote start, alarm or gateway bypass is wired into the same circuit. If one is, email support before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are unsure, send your VIN to support@automotivebypass.com and we will confirm fitment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment table\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne row per model year, taken from the fitment data for this SKU:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine \/ trim\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eListing note\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF-150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll with factory stop-start\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Fitment Match | OEM-Grade Quality | Plug \u0026amp; Play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF-150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll with factory stop-start\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Fitment Match | OEM-Grade Quality | Plug \u0026amp; Play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF-150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll with factory stop-start\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Fitment Match | OEM-Grade Quality | Plug \u0026amp; Play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF-150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll with factory stop-start\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Fitment Match | OEM-Grade Quality | Plug \u0026amp; Play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF-150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll with factory stop-start\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Fitment Match | OEM-Grade Quality | Plug \u0026amp; Play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF-150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll with factory stop-start\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Fitment Match | OEM-Grade Quality | Plug \u0026amp; Play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe reason the button has to be pressed every trip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe factory behavior is tied to how fuel economy is rated in the US. A stop-start system that comes back on at each restart is rated with stop-start active. A system the driver can leave off would be tested both ways and averaged, which lowers the label figure. That is why Auto Start-Stop on the Ford F-150 resets to on, and why a memory module is the way to keep your own preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIf something is not right\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory does not hold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Re-seat both plugs until the locks click, then repeat the restart test.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Unavailable\" or flashing indicator:\u003c\/strong\u003e A factory condition (battery charge, cabin temperature, engine temperature) is blocking stop-start. The module cannot override it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew dash message:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disconnect the module and restore the factory connection. If the message goes away, email support with the VIN.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-stop still happens:\u003c\/strong\u003e The last selection was on. Turn Auto Start-Stop off with the button; that state carries over from then on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHardware built for frequent restarts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStop-start puts extra load on the battery and starter, so manufacturers fit an AGM or enhanced flooded (EFB) battery and a starter rated for more cycles. Battery state is one of the inputs that decides whether the engine may stop. With the module installed the same rules apply, and the same battery type should be used when it is replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore you plug it in\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIgnition off, transmission in Park, fob outside the cabin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions for your exact model at hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnector location confirmed against the photos before any panel comes off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA plastic pry tool for clips, if the connector sits behind trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth connector locks fully engaged after fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule and lead fixed in place, clear of pedals, steering and heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest: choose your Auto Start-Stop setting, turn the vehicle off, restart and check the indicator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTerms used on this page\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e One switch-off and restart of the vehicle. Factory stop-start resets at each key cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAGM \/ EFB battery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Battery types designed for the frequent cycling of stop-start vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuto Start-Stop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ford's name for the automatic engine stop-start feature on the Ford F-150.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-latching:\u003c\/strong\u003e A setting that does not stay where the driver left it after a restart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions owners ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it change engine power or fuel trims?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It does not reprogram the engine or transmission computers. It only stores the stop-start button state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Ford F-150 years does this fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe listed range is 2015–2020. Check the fitment table on this page against your exact model year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill Auto Start-Stop come back on when I restart my Ford F-150?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot if you turned it off before shutting down. The module repeats your last selection at the next start. If you leave it on, it stays on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my Ford F-150 sometimes not auto-stop even when the system is on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe factory logic checks battery charge, engine temperature, climate load and other inputs. If any are outside range it keeps the engine running. The module does not affect those checks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does Auto Start-Stop turn itself back on every time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutomakers set stop-start to default to on at each start. Under EPA test rules, a system that stays off after shutdown is tested both on and off and the results are averaged, which lowers the rated fuel economy, so most systems reset at every key cycle. The module carries your last choice across that reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same part for every Ford?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Connectors and the module that holds the stop-start state differ by platform, so this SKU is matched to the fitment rows on this page. Send the VIN to support if you are unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if I unplug it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vehicle returns to the factory default, with Auto Start-Stop switched on at every start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes my Ford F-150 need the factory stop-start button for this to work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The module works with the factory stop-start system and its button. A vehicle built without stop-start has no setting for it to remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it change how the battery is charged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Charging is still managed by the vehicle. Stop-start vehicles normally use an AGM or EFB battery built for frequent restarts; replace it with the same type when it wears out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does it connect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt plugs in line with the factory connector named in the instructions. Both ends are factory-style plugs, so nothing is cut or spliced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fix a \"stop-start unavailable\" message?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. That message usually points to the battery or a sensor. Diagnose and repair that first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the stop-start button still work after installation on the Ford F-150?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The factory button works normally. The module simply stores whatever you chose last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I remove it later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Unplug the module and reconnect the factory connector; the vehicle returns to its stock default.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe ship free within the contiguous United States (1–2 business days to dispatch, roughly 3–4 business days in transit). If it turns out to be the wrong part, request a return authorization within 45 days; returns carry a 20% restocking fee and return postage is on the buyer. Coverage is a 3-year limited warranty. 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