emergency fuel shut off switch

2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
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Engine Performance problem V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 160000 miles

After turning vehicle off it would not start,.I tried to scan the comp.,but no codes came up,it has good spark. It keeps cranking but will not start.

Can you tell me where the cut off switch is please?

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Nov 9, 2010 at 10:58 AM
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Your vehicle's inertia (fuel cut off) switch is located behind the right kick panel, also check fuses and fuel pump relay.

Here is a diagram of where it is (below)

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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