Roadside emergencies – FORD 2000 Focus User Manual

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Roadside emergencies

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FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH

After a collision, if the engine

cranks but does not start, the fuel

pump shutĆoff switch may have

been activated. The shutĆoff switch

is a device intended to stop the

electric fuel pump when your

vehicle has been involved in a

substantialjolt.
1. Turn the ignition to the OFF

position.
2. Check the fuelsystem for leaks.
3. If no fuelleak is apparent,

remove the cover plug in the trim

and reset the fuelpump shutĆoff

switch by pushing in the button on

the switch.
4. Turn the ignition to the ON

position. Pause for a few seconds

and return the key to the OFF

position.
5. Make a further check for leaks

in the fuelsystem.
The fuelpump shutĆoff switch is

located in the passenger's foot well,

behind the kick panel. The reset

button is accessible through the

recess in the kick panel.
Replace the cover plug in trim after

reset procedure.

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