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2022-2024 Ford Maverick Auto Start Stop Eliminator | Plug & Play
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Fits: 2022–2024 Ford Maverick models. Each listed year carries a 100% fitment match in the table. In these years the Maverick is a compact pickup offered with 2.5L hybrid and 2.0L EcoBoost four-cylinder engines, most of the driving it sees is towing, job-site hauling and daily driving. Trims are not listed separately; what matters is a factory Auto Start-Stop button and the connector shown in the photos.
The job it does: From the factory, the Ford Maverick turns Auto Start-Stop on again each time the engine starts. With the plug-and-play memory harness fitted, the state you left it in carries over to the next drive.
What stays factory: Your Auto Start-Stop button keeps working. It does not alter the engine tune, shift programming or charging. The vehicle still decides when conditions allow an automatic stop.
Check these points: Confirm the model year and that the vehicle was built with Auto Start-Stop. Compare your connector with the product photos. Vehicles with added remote-start or security modules should be confirmed with support.
How it connects: It plugs in line with the factory connector named in the instructions, using factory-style plugs on both ends, so nothing is cut or spliced. Nothing is reprogrammed.
Shipping and warranty: Ships free within the lower 48 states: 1–2 business days to dispatch, 3–4 more on the road. A 45-day return window applies once a return is approved, less a 20% restocking fee and return shipping. 3-year limited warranty. Fitment questions go to support@automotivebypass.com (Mon–Fri, 9–5 PST); include the VIN.
Select your vehicle in the fitment guide to confirm this product is right for your year, make and model.
Description
This plug-and-play memory harness is for the 2022–2024 Ford Maverick. 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, using factory-style plugs on both ends, so nothing is cut or spliced.
Nothing is reprogrammed in the engine computer. The module only stands in for the button press you would otherwise make after every start, and it comes out without leaving a trace.
Which Ford Maverick models it fits
The fitment table for this SKU lists the following, each marked as a 100% fitment match:
- Ford Maverick: 2022–2024
For reference, the Ford Maverick in these years is a compact pickup offered with 2.5L hybrid and 2.0L EcoBoost four-cylinder engines, most of the driving it sees is towing, job-site hauling and daily driving. The listing is written around the first-generation (2022-up) Maverick. The table does not separate trims; what matters is that the vehicle has factory stop-start and the connector shown in the photos.
What the factory system does
With Auto Start-Stop active, the engine shuts off when the vehicle comes to a stop and restarts when you lift off the brake or press the accelerator. The off button is a manual override for that drive only. Turn the ignition off and back on, and the system defaults to on again, so drivers who prefer it off end up pressing the button at the start of every trip.
Connecting it
It plugs in line with the factory connector named in the instructions, using factory-style plugs on both ends, 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.
Scope of the module
- Fully reversible: unplug it and the vehicle returns to factory behavior.
- Stores the stop-start choice you made last and repeats it at the next start.
- Keeps the original switch fully functional.
- No tune, no reflash, no change to horsepower or shift points.
Diagnostics first
A dead or weak battery, a charging problem or an unrelated module fault will change how Auto Start-Stop behaves with or without this part installed. Scan the vehicle for stored codes, test the battery and confirm the system works normally with the factory button before installation. That baseline makes any later issue easy to pin down.
Where owners notice the difference
Drivers usually switch stop-start off for comfort or habit. A restart at every stop is noticeable in a compact pickup, the climate system may run at reduced output while the engine is off, and quick moves into traffic feel slower when the engine has to fire first. If those are your reasons, you probably press the button on every drive now. With the module, you press it once.
When the engine will not auto-stop anyway
A Ford Maverick that rarely auto-stops is often telling you something about the battery. Stop-start vehicles usually run an AGM or EFB battery, and the system is one of the first features to drop out as that battery ages. Cabin temperature requests, engine temperature and brake pressure also factor in. None of these checks are altered by the module.
Battery and charging
The module draws its power from the vehicle and does not change charging behavior. If your Ford Maverick sits for long periods, the same rules apply as without it: a maintainer helps, and a battery that tests weak should be replaced with the type specified for stop-start vehicles (usually AGM or EFB).
Confirm these points
- Model year and model match a row in the table above (2022–2024 Ford Maverick).
- Your Ford Maverick has the factory stop-start button. Base trims or engines without stop-start have nothing for the module to remember.
- The connector at your install point matches the one in the product photos.
- No aftermarket remote start, alarm or gateway bypass is wired into the same circuit. If one is, email support before ordering.
- The battery and charging system test good and no warning lights are on.
- If you are unsure, send your VIN to support@automotivebypass.com and we will confirm fitment.
Warranty and returns
Free standard shipping covers the contiguous US, with dispatch in 1–2 business days and 3–4 days on the road after that. You have 45 days to request a return (pre-approval required, 20% restocking fee, buyer-paid return shipping). The module is backed by a 3-year limited warranty. For order or fitment questions, write to support@automotivebypass.com between 9 and 5 Pacific, Monday through Friday.
Questions & Answers
Does it change engine power or fuel trims?
No. It does not reprogram the engine or transmission computers. It only stores the stop-start button state.
How does it connect?
It plugs in line with the factory connector named in the instructions, using factory-style plugs on both ends, so nothing is cut or spliced.
Will Auto Start-Stop come back on when I restart my Ford Maverick?
Not 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.
Which Ford Maverick years does this fit?
The listed range is 2022–2024. Check the fitment table on this page against your exact model year.
Can I remove it later?
Yes. Unplug the module and reconnect the factory connector; the vehicle returns to its stock default.
Does the stop-start button still work after installation on the Ford Maverick?
Yes. The factory button works normally. The module simply stores whatever you chose last.
Does it change how the battery is charged?
No. 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.
What happens if I unplug it?
The vehicle returns to the factory default, with Auto Start-Stop switched on at every start.
Why does my Ford Maverick sometimes not auto-stop even when the system is on?
The 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.
Does my Ford Maverick need the factory stop-start button for this to work?
Yes. 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.
Will it fix a "stop-start unavailable" message?
No. That message usually points to the battery or a sensor. Diagnose and repair that first.
Is this the same part for every Ford?
No. 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.
Why does Auto Start-Stop turn itself back on every time?
Automakers 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.
Vehicle Fitment
Additional Information
- Brand
- Automotivebypass
- Fits vehicle make
- Ford
- Product type
- Auto Start Stop Eliminator
- SKU
- RC-ASSE-31-01
- Brand
- Ford
- Installation
- Confirm the connector location and installation steps for your exact vehicle before ordering.
- Package
- Review the product description and included contents before ordering.
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