Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 13 other vehicles, including the 2002 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Cougar, 2002 Lincoln Town Car, and 2002 Lincoln LS. 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 and repaired if necessary.
- 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 SWITCH LOCATIONS table.
- 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 WIRING DIAGRAMS article. Continuity should not exist. Reset switch and ensure continuity exists between appropriate terminals.
INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF SWITCH LOCATIONS
| Application | Location |
|---|---|
| Continental | Behind Left "B" Pillar |
| Cougar & Escort | Bottom Of Left "A" Pillar |
| Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car | Left Front Side Of Luggage Compartment, Behind Lining |
| Focus | Bottom Of Right "A" Pillar |
| LS | Behind Left Kick Panel |
| Mustang | In Left Rear Of Luggage Compartment |
| Sable & Taurus | In Right Side Of Luggage Compartment. Behind Side Panel |
| Thunderbird | In Left Side Front Footwell |