Push start/stop

I pushed the power off switch by mistake while driving at 35mph and that turned off my engine in the middle of the road :eyebulge: was that a expected behaviour ?

Whoa, I thought most push button systems you have to hold it for at least 5 seconds for it to force power off

On my jag it just blinks as if that operation was not possible while driving.. it was very scary when it turned off..

wtf really ? I wouldnt think it could that that in mid operation.

its not supposed to turn off after a certain mph. but i don't know what the threshold is.

since these cars are push button start...can the manuals be clutch started?

So do you have to come to a complete stop to restart the engine ..or can it be restarted in motion?

There have been a couple of threads about this before.

www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35549

www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9137

True, but since the S550's push to start/stop behaves so differently from OP's other car it's probably worth a separate thread if only to highlight the differences among the various approaches to PTS.

I think at minimum there should be some sort of physical barrier to prevent inadvertent PTS button pushing, regardless of whether it takes only a momentary push or a several second hold to shut the engine down, regardless of whatever threshold has been programmed in for shutdown to be permitted.

Race cars use protected toggle switches for a reason. Street cars, operated under conditions where the driver is far more exposed legally, should be doing no less. I know damn well something along this line will be DIY-added to any future car of mine that is equipped with PTS.


Norm

Weird. On my previous Infiniti you would have to hold the button for 3 seconds to stop the car if it was in motion. Also, the button had more friction and was harder to press which was nice.

With how little force it takes to press the start button the mustang, I've double tapped it a few times when shutting off the car only to have it start again immediately. It seems like a huge oversight by Ford cause I can't imagine the shutdown immediately followed by a start is good for the engine.

Keep the kids out of the front seat!

auto cars will not shut off while in gear

scott_0 said:

auto cars will not shut off while in gear

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Correct. OP were you coasting in neutral?

hiccup said:

So do you have to come to a complete stop to restart the engine ..or can it be restarted in motion?

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No i have to put the car in park mode to restart..

Wally said:

Correct. OP were you coasting in neutral?

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No i was in drive mode and was trying to turn off the haeted seat and pushed the power button by mistake

Did you know if you turned the key in your ignition it would do the same thing? Don't do that.