Ford Explorer Quiz
Roadside Emergencies

Fuel Pump Shut-Off

In this manual: Roadside Emergencies
Introduction — 10At a Glance — 3Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 10Personal Safety System™ — 1Supplemental Restraint System — 10Pedestrian Protection — 1911 Assist — 3Keys and Remote Controls — 10MyKey™ — 8Doors & Locks — 9Liftgate — 7Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 11Wipers and Washers — 5Lighting — 13Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 4Climate Control — 6Cabin Air Quality — 2Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 2Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 2Starting and Stopping the Engine — 5Unique Driving Characteristics — 4Fuel and Refueling — 8Engine Emission Control — 3High-Voltage Battery — 1Infection Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive Vehicle — 1Brakes — 5Reverse Brake Assist — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 3Hill Descent Control — 3Park Aid — 8Cruise Control — 4Adaptive Cruise Control — 19Driver Assistance — 12Drive Mode Control — 4Loading — 6Tow/Haul — 6Driving Tips — 5Roadside Emergencies — 8Customer Assistance — 9Fuses — 3Maintenance — 21Vehicle Care — 12Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and Specifications — 16Connectivity — 3Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 6SYNC™ 3 — 14Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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The fuel pump shut-off stops fuel flow to the engine in the event of a moderate or severe collision. Not every impact will cause the shut-off to activate.

If your vehicle stalls after a collision, you can restart it.

If your vehicle has a key ignition system:

  1. Turn the ignition off.
  2. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
  3. Turn the ignition off.
  4. Turn the ignition to the ON position to re-enable the fuel pump.
  5. If the vehicle does not start, repeat steps 1 through 4.

If your vehicle is equipped with a push-button start system:

  1. Press START/STOP to turn off your vehicle.
  2. Press the brake pedal and START/STOP to turn on your vehicle.
  3. Release the brake pedal and press START/STOP to switch off your vehicle.
  4. You may attempt to start the vehicle by pressing the brake pedal and START/STOP, or press START/STOP without depressing the brake pedal.
  5. If the vehicle does not start, repeat steps 1 through 4.

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