[wiz043]

Yes, there is a pushbutton on the lower section next to the TSC pushbutton to turn off the Auto S/S feature. But you have to turn it off with each new starting cycle. This Auto S/S feature is useless and most annoying imo. I will let the board know how well this lash-up works when I get installed.

I normally use Sport mode anyway which disables the stop/start 'feature'.
Better engine response and negligible difference in gas consumption.

 

[MOONRNR]

I normally use Sport mode anyway which disables the stop/start 'feature'.

... hmmpf ...

I did not know that.

 

[2018EscapeBlue]

This is typical of an undercharged battery w/START/STOP. The START/STOP SYSTEM will shutdown if it sees a weak battery so as to HOPEFULLY enable you to make a manual start later.

You are going to have to test/measure true battery voltage and charging output. For some reason, the BAT is not being fully charged (or holing a charge). The BMS has to be reset after BAT replacement or the system will not recognize the new battery. They can check for the RESET with a scan tool. Hopefully they won't reset again it without checking first.

Whether it is just continual short trips (BAT not allowed to fully recharge) or something defective in the charging/starting system, it has to have a full diagnosis. START/STOP takes a huge draw on the BAT.

Is the car under any type of warranty?

No the car is not under warranty at this time. Thanks for the advice. It is actually scheduled to go down on Tuesday and I am going to have them check to make sure the BMS was reset when the battery was changed in November. Crossing my fingers, hope it works.

 

[MOONRNR]

The following is an earlier post made on this forum I came across while CAROUSING WITH MY BROWSER looking for tech info -

STOP/DON'T GET ME STARTED

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Found this in the owners manual online:

The system is automatically enabled every time you start your vehicle if the following conditions are met:

The Auto Start|Stop button is not pressed (not illuminated).
Your vehicle exceeds an initial speed of 5 km/h after the vehicle has been initially started.
Your vehicle is stopped.
Your foot is on the brake pedal.
The transmission is in drive (D).
The driver's door is closed.
There is adequate brake vacuum.
The interior compartment has been cooled or warmed to an acceptable level.
The front windshield defroster is off.
The steering wheel is not turned rapidly or is not at a sharp angle.
The vehicle is not on a steep road grade.
The battery is within optimal operating conditions (battery state of charge and temperature in range).
The engine coolant is at operating temperature.
Elevation is below approximately 3,048 m.
Ambient temperature is moderate.

Driving in SPORTS MODE eliminates STOP/START

If START/STOP equipped and the system shows a low state of charge (for whatever reason) it will start shutting off certain features to hopefully ensure the battery has enough reserve to start the car next go-around (hopefully).

 

[DCPinOR]

A possible workaround is to attach a battery tender to the vehicle. You can pick one up for under $50. You will have to plug it in every night (or at least when you aren't driving a significant amount) but this will help to keep your battery topped off. I had to keep my 2010 Escape Hybrid 12V battery on a tender for years, and the 12V batteries were only lasting a few years each, but since my daughter has been driving it every day the past couple of years it is working fine and I just removed the tender cable from the battery. (Note, I never had a stop/don't start issue, I just had a "won't start in the morning" issue)

 

[2018EscapeBlue]

Here is an update from my original post: My wife took her Escape to the Ford dealer again and she shared the potential battery issues that others who commented on my post mentioned. They found a corroded ground wire and fixed it at no charge. So far after about a week she has not had any further issues. Thanks to everyone with your advice and suggestions. Crossing my fingers the problem is resolved as my wife really likes her Escape.

 

[DCPinOR]

I'm really glad that they were able to find the problem. Sometimes those corroded wires are really hard to find as the corrosion can hide under the insulation. I hope this fixes your problem!

 

[jeff.starr29]

My wife has a 2018 Escape and a few times the engine would completely die at a light/stop sign (during the auto start/stop) and you actually had to put it in park and restart the engine. The Ford dealer checked a code and replaced a sensor. Since then the problem has gotten much worse. The dealer has been able to recreate it one time (with the new part). However, they say that Ford wants them to hook a computer up and record it when it happens. Unfortunately with minimal driving they have not been able to recreate it. Does anyone have any suggestions about what the issue could be? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

I had the same problem. The dealer replaced the CAM sensor, Cam Angle Sensor and the re-start problem has been resolved.