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Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch

WARNING: DO NOT reset Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) 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 stop 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 SWITCH LOCATION  table.
INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF SWITCH LOCATION

Application Location
Econoline & F150 Pickup Behind Right Side Of Instrument Panel
Escape, Expedition, Explorer, Mountaineer & Navigator Behind Right Kick Panel
Excursion & F250/F350 Super Duty Pickup Behind Right Kick Panel
Ranger Behind Right Side Of Instrument Panel, Below Glove Box
Villager Behind Left Side Of Instrument Panel
Windstar Lower Left "A" Pillar, Under Instrument Panel