Are you using auto hold?
Auto Start Stop Function Ford Escape 2020
Had a quick question on the Auto Start Stop functionality of the new Ford Escape 2020 1.5 Liter SEL AWD. I have had several Escapes (2014, 2-2017s and now a 2020). I have read about and experienced many of the issues discussed on the 2017 regarding the engine Start Stop functionality and so far have been able to resolve them. That being said the functionality, when working, all seems to be consistent. I come to a red light, stop and the engine cuts off. When I release the brake, the engine engages and I take off. On the new 2020, I have noticed when I stop and the engine shuts off, when I release the brake, the engine does not re-engage ( turn back on). It only re-engages (turns back on) when I press the gas. I have sat at a stop sign for two minutes with my foot off the brake and the engine never re-engages until I press the gas. When I read the user manual, it stated the engine would engage when I release the brake. So my question is whether Ford has changed the way it works and the user manual is wrong, or whether this might indeed be an issue that should not be happening. Has anyone else experienced this? Since I am new, let me apologize in advance for any posting rules or other posting courtesies I might have missed or neglected.
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Oh my goodness. That was it. I didn't even know what that was. But from your question, I googled it and figured out what it was. I didn't even know it had that. Just tested it and sure enough that was what was doing it. I obviously have a lot more reading and learning to do on this new car. Thank you.
Isn’t technology wonderful?Oh my goodness. That was it. I didn't even know what that was. But from your question, I googled it and figured out what it was. I didn't even know it had that. Just tested it and sure enough that was what was doing it. I obviously have a lot more reading and learning to do on this new car. Thank you.
Yep, the symbol is hard to determine what it does, though “auto hold” isn’t all that clear either on other cars. Love that feature though, especially around here with the endless trains.
Or in city traffic, with the hybrid it freaks folks out beside you when the car stops and then takes off under electric power (if you're gentle enough with the throttle)Yep, the symbol is hard to determine what it does, though “auto hold” isn’t all that clear either on other cars. Love that feature though, especially around here with the endless trains.
NefCanuck
Had a quick question on the Auto Start Stop functionality of the new Ford Escape 2020 1.5 Liter SEL AWD. I have had several Escapes (2014, 2-2017s and now a 2020). I have read about and experienced many of the issues discussed on the 2017 regarding the engine Start Stop functionality and so far have been able to resolve them. That being said the functionality, when working, all seems to be consistent. I come to a red light, stop and the engine cuts off. When I release the brake, the engine engages and I take off. On the new 2020, I have noticed when I stop and the engine shuts off, when I release the brake, the engine does not re-engage ( turn back on). It only re-engages (turns back on) when I press the gas. I have sat at a stop sign for two minutes with my foot off the brake and the engine never re-engages until I press the gas. When I read the user manual, it stated the engine would engage when I release the brake. So my question is whether Ford has changed the way it works and the user manual is wrong, or whether this might indeed be an issue that should not be happening. Has anyone else experienced this? Since I am new, let me apologize in advance for any posting rules or other posting courtesies I might have missed or neglected.
On my 2017 I push the over ride so engine will not shut off. I had to drive a 2020 while work was being done on my 2017 (infamous water leak into cylinder) but I did not notice if there was an over ride to keep engine running at stop.
Just purchased 2020 Ford Escape Titanium.. it was dealer demo so came with 4600 miles but got a good deal.
However, after driving it home, I realized that auto start/stop never engaged.. Contacted the sales guy and now the car is back at the dealer while I have the loaner. Anyone else had this issue? (The button to turn auto s/s off is not pressed, and also scrolling through the options on the dash it says "auto stop/stop system normal operation"... but there is no operation!)
Also I realize it's summer but how is your heated wheel? In my previous vehicle (2018 Jeep Compass) the heated steering wheel was awesome - no matter what's the weather outside. Sometimes my hands get cold even in the summer, so it was such a great feature for me personally. In Ford Escape the heated wheel is so faint that I can barely feel it.. thoughts/opinions appreciated. This is my first Ford..
However, after driving it home, I realized that auto start/stop never engaged.. Contacted the sales guy and now the car is back at the dealer while I have the loaner. Anyone else had this issue? (The button to turn auto s/s off is not pressed, and also scrolling through the options on the dash it says "auto stop/stop system normal operation"... but there is no operation!)
Also I realize it's summer but how is your heated wheel? In my previous vehicle (2018 Jeep Compass) the heated steering wheel was awesome - no matter what's the weather outside. Sometimes my hands get cold even in the summer, so it was such a great feature for me personally. In Ford Escape the heated wheel is so faint that I can barely feel it.. thoughts/opinions appreciated. This is my first Ford..
On my 2017 Escape the heated wheel warms a little, but not a lot. On my F250 it almost gets too hot sometimes. I'd of thought that they'd all be designed to give off the same optimal amount of heat but it does seem like there is a lot of variance between vehicles, makes, and models.In Ford Escape the heated wheel is so faint that I can barely feel it.. thoughts/opinions appreciated.
I would hazard a guess that your car had been sitting in the lot for some time and the battery was not charged to the maximum as it needs to be for the stop/start feature to work.Just purchased 2020 Ford Escape Titanium.. it was dealer demo so came with 4600 miles but got a good deal.
However, after driving it home, I realized that auto start/stop never engaged.. Contacted the sales guy and now the car is back at the dealer while I have the loaner. Anyone else had this issue? (The button to turn auto s/s off is not pressed, and also scrolling through the options on the dash it says "auto stop/stop system normal operation"... but there is no operation!)
When you picked up the car did you have to drive some distance from the dealer to your home, say 30 miles or whatever or enough to charge a battery that is possibly not fully charged?
Sometimes I do not drive mine for 3 or 4 days and the stop/start feature will not work until I cover 20 or 30 miles to charge the battery fully again.
In any case this is the first thing the dealer should check...
Yes that was definitely my first thought. I had stop/start on my Jeep Compass so I'm familiar how it should typically work. I drove about half hour from the dealer to home. Then next day drove to work and also elsewhere which was an hour there and back.. So in my opinion it should have started working by then.. but it hasn't.
The car is at the dealer and I have a loaner (which is also a 2020 Ford Escape and I see how auto s/s is working).. just kinda sucks to buy a new car and already have it back for repairs before I even made my first payment..
Disappointing with the heated steering wheel as my hands get really cold an that feature was one of the "must haves" for a new car.. let's see how it works in the winter.
The car is at the dealer and I have a loaner (which is also a 2020 Ford Escape and I see how auto s/s is working).. just kinda sucks to buy a new car and already have it back for repairs before I even made my first payment..
Disappointing with the heated steering wheel as my hands get really cold an that feature was one of the "must haves" for a new car.. let's see how it works in the winter.
We picked up our 2020 in February when it was still pretty cold here in Michigan. Our steering wheel gets quite warm, so much so that I usually would only need to have it on for only a few minutes after a cold start. Hoping yours works as well in the cold.Disappointing with the heated steering wheel as my hands get really cold an that feature was one of the "must haves" for a new car.. let's see how it works in the winter.
Sound like they should have fitted a variable temperature control (like what controls the heated seats.)Our steering wheel gets quite warm, so much so that I usually would only need to have it on for only a few minutes after a cold start.
All great answers here. Will note another BRAKE HOLD situation to be aware of. If you use a car wash that requires you to be in neutral brake off and rollers push car through. Remember to turn off BRAKE HOLD or you will jump rollers!
Escape is wifes car so not quite as familiar as I am with my 2019 Edge but I do read manual for it. It pays to be familiar when she calls from road and asks why something is or isn't working. I actually keep manual on my cell phone ( iPhone BOOKS ) for that reason. What I don't understand is why this feature is always on or off and doesn't default to OFF when car shut down like Auto Stop/Start defaults to ON? Wish that one stayed as set if any did.
George in NY
Escape is wifes car so not quite as familiar as I am with my 2019 Edge but I do read manual for it. It pays to be familiar when she calls from road and asks why something is or isn't working. I actually keep manual on my cell phone ( iPhone BOOKS ) for that reason. What I don't understand is why this feature is always on or off and doesn't default to OFF when car shut down like Auto Stop/Start defaults to ON? Wish that one stayed as set if any did.
George in NY
I have an update on the auto s/s.. The dealer called and said that because the car sat on the lot for a couple of months, they needed to jump it before test driving and selling it. When they jump started, the auto s/s module wasn't synced with the battery anymore. I will be going to the dealer today to pick up the car, hopefully it works with no issues.
Sure would like to know more about what “not synced” means. FYI. I am driving a 2018 Titanium that sat for several months. It’s battery has never been as good as a new one put on my 2016 about the same time.I have an update on the auto s/s.. The dealer called and said that because the car sat on the lot for a couple of months, they needed to jump it before test driving and selling it. When they jump started, the auto s/s module wasn't synced with the battery anymore. I will be going to the dealer today to pick up the car, hopefully it works with no issues.
Might be different since this is a 2020 Escape thread.
I know but what he related is a bit difficult for me to understand. My guess is bad battery until I learn more.Might be different since this is a 2020 Escape thread.
Search for "Ford battery management system." Lots on the reset required when replacing 12v batteries, which would sync the system to the new battery's charge/discharge characteristics. It makes sense that a run-down battery might forget.Sure would like to know more about what “not synced” means. ...
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