Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) Switch Reset Instructions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: IF YOU SEE OR SMELL GASOLINE AT ANY TIME OTHER THAN DURING FUELING, DO NOT RESET THE INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF (IFS) SWITCH.

Key in OFF position.
Check for fuel leaks in the engine compartment.
If no leak is present, reset the IFS switch by pushing the reset button on the top of the switch. Refer to the Owner's Literature for IFS switch location.

NOTE: In the closed position, the button can be pressed an additional 1.57 mm (0.06 in) against a spring.

Key ON, engine OFF.
Key in OFF position.
Key ON, engine OFF.
Key in OFF position.
Check for leaking fuel.