Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Ensure ignition is off. Locate Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) switch. See INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF SWITCH LOCATIONS table. Shake or jar IFS switch to cause switch to open. IFS switch reset button should pop up. Fuel pump should not operate and car should stall. Push down on reset button. Restart engine. Fuel pump should operate.
INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF SWITCH LOCATIONS
| Application | Location |
|---|---|
| Blackwood, Econoline, Escape, Excursion, Expedition, Explorer, Mountaineer, Navigator, Pickup & Ranger | Behind Right Kick Panel |
| Continental | Behind Left "B" Pillar |
| Cougar, Escort & Escort ZX2 | Bottom Of Left "A" Pillar |
| Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car | Left Front Side Of Luggage Compartment, Behind Lining |
| Focus | Bottom Of Right "A" Pillar |
| LS | Behind Left Kick Panel |
| Mustang | In Left Rear Of Luggage Compartment |
| RV Cutaway | On Lower Right Of Steering Column |
| Sable & Taurus | In Right Side Of Luggage Compartment. Behind Side Panel |
| Thunderbird | In Left Side Front Footwell |
| Windstar | On Right Rear Side Of Vehicle |