Fuel Pump (FP) Shut-off Feature

2010 Ford Taurus SEL, FWDSECTION Fuel Pump (FP) Shut-off Feature
NOTE: Refer to the Description and Operation, Intelligent Access with Push Button Start in ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) to review the procedures for achieving the various ignition states (ignition OFF, ignition in ACCESSORY, ignition ON and ignition START) on vehicles with this feature.

In the event of a moderate to severe collision, the vehicle is equipped with a Fuel Pump (FP) shut-off feature that is initiated by the event notification signal.

The event notification signal is a signal provided by the Restraints Control Module (RCM) to the FP  control module. Signal communication between the RCM  and the FP  control module allows the PCM to shut-off the FP  .

Should the vehicle shut off after a collision due to this feature, the vehicle may be restarted by first turning the ignition to the OFF position and then turn the ignition to the ON position. In some instances the vehicle may not start the first time and may take one additional ignition cycle.

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