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Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch

WARNING: DO NOT reset Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) switch until fuel system has been inspected for leaks.
  1. 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.
  2. Engine cannot be restarted until inertia switch is manually reset. To reset inertia switch, depress button on switch. See INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF SWITCH LOCATIONS  table.
INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF SWITCH LOCATIONS

Application Location
RV Cutaway On Lower Right Of Steering Column
Windstar On Right Rear Side Of Vehicle
All Others Behind Right Kick Panel