Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch: Locations

Tempo/Topaz:

Escort:

Escort Station Wagon 3 And 5 Door:

Inertia Switch

In the event of a collision, the electrical contacts in the inertia switch open and the fuel pump automatically shuts off. The fuel pump will shut off even if the engine does not stop running. The engine, however, will stop a few seconds after the fuel pump stops. It is not possible to restart the engine until the inertia switch is manually reset. The inertia switch is located on the LH side of the vehicle behind the trim panel which is behind the rearmost seat on Escort/Lynx, Exp. On Tempo/Topaz, the inertia switch is located on the LH side of the luggage compartment. Access is gained through a hole in the trim panel.







Caution: Do not reset the inertia switch until the fuel system has been inspected for leaks. To reset the inertia switch, depress the button on top of the switch.

NOTE: In the reset position it is possible to force the button down an additional 1.59mm (1/16-inch) against a spring load. This is a normal condition.