[roddy]

I would think this is something that could be toggled on/off by the dealer using their programming equipment (techstream?). The problem is getting them to do it, or finding a tech who is savvy enough to figure it out. I had a '99 Ford Ranger that I bought as a demonstrator in 2000 and it did this...drove me nuts. I had 3 different dealers try to figure it out before one tech was able to find the right place in the programming to shut it off. I don't envy you...that was one of my most annoying automotive experiences ever.