Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) Switch
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Ensure ignition is off. Locate IFS switch. See appropriate INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF (IFS) SWITCH LOCATION TABLE (CARS) or INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF (IFS) SWITCH LOCATION TABLE (TRUCKS & VANS) 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 (IFS) SWITCH LOCATION (CARS)
| Application | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Continental | Left Fender Apron Near Air Suspension Switch | |
| Contour, Cougar, Escort, Focus, LS & Mystique | Bottom Of Left "A" Pillar | |
| Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car | In Trunk Behind Left Luggage Compartment Lining | |
| Mustang | Lower Left Rear Of Trunk | |
| Sable & Taurus | Behind Right Rear Luggage Compartment Lining | |
INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF (IFS) SWITCH LOCATION (TRUCKS & VANS)
| Application | Location |
|---|---|
| Econoline & Pickup | Behind Right Kick Panel |
| Expedition & Navigator | Behind Right Side Of Instrument Panel |
| Explorer & Mountaineer | In Instrument Panel, Below Radio |
| Ranger | Behind Right Side Of Instrument Panel Below Glove Box |
| Windstar | Behind Left Kick Panel |