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Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mercury Villager. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Ensure ignition is off. Locate Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) switch behind left kick panel, below hood release lever. Start engine and let idle. 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 and vehicle should start.