Common questions

Where is the fuel pump relay on a 1999 Ford Mustang?

Where is the fuel pump relay on a 1999 Ford Mustang?

The Fuel pump relay is in the Power Distribution Box under the hood, it is relay K. If it is the fuse then fuse 17 in the PDB.

Where is the fuel pump relay on a 1998 Ford Mustang 3.8 v6?

The fuel pump relay is in the CCRV Box in the passenger side fender well. You have to remove the tire and wheel well cover to get to it. It is a square box with a large connector. Looking directly at the tire, it is at the 1 o’clock position.

Is there a way to reset the Ford fuel shut off?

To reset your Ford’s inertia switch, press down on the reset button. Although the location of the shut-off switch varies by year and model, Ford has stuck with a few common spots over the years.

Where is the fuel pump shut off switch located?

On Ford, Peugeot, VW, Citroen, Vauxhall, Subaru, Renault, Toyota and Mazda, inertia switch location is usually on one of the following two hidden places: Behind or below glove compartment, sometimes hidden under the carpet; On the driver side, between the footrest area and door, sometimes hidden under the carpet.

What causes a Ford fuel pump to shut off?

If your Ford ever fails to start or stalls on you suddenly, the first thing to check is the inertia fuel shut-off switch. The switch is designed to trip and cut power to the fuel pump in the event of a collision, but you can also trigger it by hitting a large bump or pothole as well.

Where is the fuel cut off switch on a Ford Fiesta?

Steps to Locate and Reset Fuel Cut Off Switch on Ford Fiesta (For Other Cars Keep Reading) First, open the glove compartment. Pull out the glove compartment by firmly pressing the left side toward an inner section. Look for a device with a rubber yellow cap on it. Push the rubber yellow cap on inertia switch.

To reset your Ford’s inertia switch, press down on the reset button. Although the location of the shut-off switch varies by year and model, Ford has stuck with a few common spots over the years.

If your Ford ever fails to start or stalls on you suddenly, the first thing to check is the inertia fuel shut-off switch. The switch is designed to trip and cut power to the fuel pump in the event of a collision, but you can also trigger it by hitting a large bump or pothole as well.

Where is the shut off switch on a Ford truck?

If you own one of Ford’s pickup, SUV or van models, you can find the shut-off switch under the dashboard on the passenger or driver side, depending on what year it was built. If you own one of Ford’s car models, you may find it located in the trunk compartment.

What does the fuel shut off inertia switch do?

In 1983, Ford started installing a useful safety feature in their Fuel Injected passenger vehicles. The Fuel Shut off inertia switch shuts off power to the fuel pump in the event of a rear-end collision or other major accident. It’s purpose is to keep the pump from running, so in case of fire, fuel does not continue to flow from the tank.

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Ruth Doyle