Inertia Shutoff Switch - Ford Electric Ranger 1998 Student Manual

INERTIA SHUTOFF SWITCH

Inertia Shutoff Switch Location
1998 Ranger EV New Model Training
LESSON 1: VEHICLE OVERVIEW
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The inertia shutoff switch (arrow) is located above the carpet line
and below the evaporator assembly on the passenger side of the
vehicle.
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The inertia shutoff switch on the Electric Ranger performs a similar
function as the inertia shutoff switch on the gasoline-powered
Ranger.
– On both vehicles, the inertia shutoff switch disables the vehicle
powertrain in the case of an accident.
– On the gasoline-powered Ranger, the inertia shutoff switch
disables the fuel pump.
– On the Electric Ranger, the inertia shutoff switch interrupts the
high voltage power to the vehicle systems.
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The POWER RESET lamp illuminates whenever the inertia shutoff
switch is triggered.
– The reset button is located on top of the inertia shutoff switch.
Emergency Power Off (EPO)
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The EPO is a fail-safe system designed to safeguard against
personal injury and prevent vehicle damage.
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EPO is activated when the inertia shutoff switch is triggered or a
high voltage interlock is disconnected.
– An EPO signal is sent to disable all high voltage loads and shut
down the vehicle.
– TIM, BCM, and IAA can initiate an EPO signal.
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