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Originally Posted by URY914
Just for the record by 2009 F150 does not have it. I like it that way.
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It is almost funny how different cars of toady are.
On my 1985 911 there is not even a clutch safety switch. It is 100% possible to stand outside of the car, reach in through the window, have the car in gear, and start the engine. It wold be real stupid to do that, so I have never tried it.
I have to check the tire pressure with a gauge manually. Traction control and ABS are 100% mandatory now, and not on my 911.
On my 1986 El Camino I can start it from outside the car, but it has to be in park or neutral. It also has no other modern gizmos. They were built when the driver and operator of the car was supposed to be responsible for the operation of the car.
I can imagine a vehicle in stop and go traffic in San Diego on a 70 degree day can save some fuel. Most folks only keep a car a few years so wear on the starter is no big deal. Maybe in the winter when the heat from the engine remains staying warm while sitting at a light it would be ok.