Inertia Fuel Shutoff (Ifs) Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Mercury Mystique, 1995 Ford Probe, and 1995 Ford Contour. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If IFS switch is tripped, engine cannot be restarted until switch is manually reset. To reset IFS switch, depress switch button. For IFS switch location, see INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF (IFS) SWITCH LOCATION table.

INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF (IFS) SWITCH LOCATION

Application	Location
Contour & Mystique	Behind Left Kick Panel
Probe	Left Side Of Cargo Area

To test IFS switch, turn ignition off. Remove IFS switch. Shake IFS switch to force it into tripped position (switch open). Check continuity between appropriate IFS switch terminals. See the WIRING DIAGRAMS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.

WIRING DIAGRAMS - 2.0L - Probe

WIRING DIAGRAMS - 2.0L - Contour & Mystique

Continuity should not exists. Reset switch and ensure continuity exists between appropriate terminals.