Towing and new auto stop/start feature?

[wbmiller3]

Originally Posted by highadventure

You can permanently disable the auto stop/start feature in a F150. I did it to my 2017. Here's how:
Download the FORScan software from forscan.org. You can purchase a 1 year license or get a free 2 month license. You will also need to buy a PC cable. Search on Amazon or ebay for "forscan OBD2 cable."

Thanks, that sounds great. I'll look into it, but I don't have a Windows computer to run the software on. Linux house only.

[Shane826]

Other Bill- ForScan works with an Android or iOS phone/tablet as well.

I have the Dodge equivalent (AlfaOBD) and I bought a cheapo used Android phone on Craigslist to run it. The phone and OBD dongle live in the glovebox so I always have a scan tool on hand should the truck throw a light. Just know that with any of these programs you can get yourself into trouble real quick if you’re not careful. I bought mine to program VIN and fuel injectors to a used tuned ECM. I’ve also enabled Bambi mode (fog lights don’t drop out with high beams), global window down (press unlock on remote 2x and hold, front windows drop), and a full time running lights as DRLs. Not bad for under $100 total investment.

That phone has become the remote control to the TM… It also functions as the display for my rearview camera, trailer TPMS operates through the phone, along with the LevelMate Pro and Hughes Watchdog EMS & surge protector. I’m looking at a Bluetooth enabled battery shunt… Guess where that will route through?

I’m trying to come up with a spot to mount it on the wall (prefer magnet like the car mount, maybe velcro) in the TM with a charging cord.