Inertia Fuel Shutoff (Ifs) Switch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Ford Windstar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
DO NOT reset IFS switch until fuel system has been inspected for leaks.
- 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.
- Engine cannot be restarted until inertia switch is manually reset. To reset inertia switch, depress button on switch. See INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF (IFS) SWITCH LOCATION table under FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE.