For the brake noise, that is strange as the brake system does not actively circulate the fluid, it is dead-ended. Are you sure it is not the power steering pump or even fuel in the fuel tank sloshing around? Ford neglected to adequately baffle the fuel tank, so you will hear it moving around when you accelerate or decelerate.
I honestly wouldn't be too concerned with the auto start/stop. It might take a 15-20 seconds or so to turn off at a stoplight, just in time for the light to turn green.
I honestly wouldn't be too concerned with the auto start/stop. It might take a 15-20 seconds or so to turn off at a stoplight, just in time for the light to turn green.