Roadside Emergencies -> FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH for Your Ford Explorer SUV Third Generation (2002-2005)

Roadside Emergencies  
Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call  
1–800–665–2006.  
If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor  
Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement  
information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call  
1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140.  
Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information, call  
1–800–665–2006.  
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY  
In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance  
coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting  
your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.  
Similarly in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you  
may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty’s Roadside  
Assistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact  
HAZARD FLASHER  
The hazard flasher is located on the  
steering column, just behind the  
steering wheel. The hazard flashers  
will operate when the ignition is in  
any position.  
Push in the flasher control and all  
front and rear direction signals will  
flash. Press the flasher control again  
to turn them off. Use it when your  
vehicle is disabled and is creating a  
safety hazard for other motorists.  
Note: With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery.  
FUEL  
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH  
RESET  
The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electric  
fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.  
After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump  
shut-off switch may have been activated.  
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Roadside Emergencies  
The fuel pump shut-off switch is  
located in the passenger’s foot well,  
by the kick panel.  
Use the following procedure to reset  
the fuel pump shut-off switch.  
1. Turn the ignition to the OFF  
position.  
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.  
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset  
the fuel pump shut-off switch by  
pushing in on the reset button.  
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 fuel system.  
FUSES AND RELAYS  
Fuses  
If electrical components in the  
vehicle are not working, a fuse may  
have blown. Blown fuses are  
identified by a broken wire within  
the fuse. Check the appropriate  
fuses before replacing any electrical  
components.  
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Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage  
rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire  
damage and could start a fire.  
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