As any update, main battery read 12.3 V. So we took it to our dealership, which determined the Battery Conditioning System (Ford?) needed to be be reset, requiring an overnight recharge (and loaner vehicle). They also updated the IHU/ECU software for a possible HD radio issue. The Start-Stop worked ...

So, many consider the auto start/stop a nuisance, and may want to praise me for happening across a way to permanently defeat it, but...it worked when we left dealership (new purchase). Now about 600 miles, gives readings constantly of not ready. We have reset all the air conditioning settings, etc,;...