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Inertia Switch

WARNING: DO NOT reset inertia switch until fuel system has been inspected for leaks.
  1. In event of a collision, electrical contacts in inertia switch open, automatically shutting off fuel pump. Fuel pump shuts off even if engine does not stop running. Engine will stops due to lack of fuel.
  2. Engine cannot be restarted until inertia switch is manually reset. To reset inertia switch, depress button on switch. See INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF (IFS) SWITCH table.
INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF (IFS) SWITCH LOCATION

Application Location
Explorer Under Instrument Panel, Near Right Side Of Transmission Hump
Except Explorer Below Right Side Of Instrument Panel, Behind Trim Panel