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Dec 8, 2002 | 04:36 PM

mathelm

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87 Ranger STX 4x4 Auto 2.9

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Dec 8, 2002 | 05:00 PM

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It's the interia switch for the fuel pump. If you ever get hit from behind the impact causes the switch to turn off and the fuel pump turns off. If that ever happens all you have to do is push the button to turn it back on.

Dec 8, 2002 | 06:58 PM

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Dec 8, 2002 | 07:37 PM

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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 08-Dec-02 AT 08:38 PM (EST)]Also useful (potentially life-saving) in "roll-overs" & necessary when changing fuel filter/servicing fuel system/compents.