Inertia Switch Location?

[robs05xlt]

Hi There:
I was wondering if anybody has a picture of the inertia switch for a 05 ranger.
What is its function or purpose? Where is it located?
thanks
robs05xlt

 

[the Mad Modder]

That's the fuel shutoff switch in case of an accident, right? On my 07, it is down on the passenger side wall about where your feet go. It's behind a removable panel.

 

[robs05xlt]

Hi There:
Thanks for the info.My 98 had a fuel shut-off switch located aside off the pass. foot well, never called it a inertia switch though. Thanks for the info.
robs05xlt

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

thats what its called. the switch uses inertia (in the form of a metal ball) to cut the fuel. in sudden deceleration or acceleration movements, the ball bounces up and hits a switch, killing the fuel pump.