Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC

Craig Cabadas

Alex O'Connor Gibson

David Oshinsky

Songping Yu

Richard John Hippley

Giuseppe Domenico Suffredini

Danny Zdravkovski

Kiana Whitehead

Robert Teran, Jr

Systems and methods for improving operation of a stop/start vehicle are presented. In one example, an engine throttle position is adjusted in response to whether or not a starter engages a flywheel during engine stopping. The throttle may be adjusted to a more open position if the starter engages the flywheel or to a more closed position if the starter does not engage the flywheel.

Methods and systems for stopping an engine

A starter control system is disclosed. In one example, the starter control system may be activated via predetermined control logic or via an operator action that is not subject to the predetermined control logic.

Starter relay control

A starter control system is disclosed. In one example, the starter control system allows both automatic and manual control over an engine starting sequence. The starter control system can enhance starter control system flexibility.

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Dearborn, MI, United States of America

Craig Cabadas