Where is the fuel shut off valve on a 1998 Ford Taurus?
I have a 1998 Ford Taurus that died while driving it on the freeway. I initially thought it was the fuel pump but a mechanic that I know told me it is more likely to be the fuel shut off valve. Where can I find this on a 1998 Ford Taurus?
Thanks for your help guys. I found it very easily. However, when I hit the red button it didn't really move much, I only heard a click and didn't feel it go down significantly. I didn't hear the click again when I tried pushing it a second time. Is that subtle click all I need? The car still won't start. The battery is brand new and I have a feeling that I am not getting power in the cable going to the shut off switch. I tried lighting a bulb with the battery, the towing light adapter and it lit but it wouldn't light with the cable going into the shut off switch. Any ideas on what my next move should be?
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Filed under: Ford Taurus 1996-1999
If I remember right, it's in the trunk. Somewhere on the left side? Should be some sort of handle or button to push/pull.
There is no "shut off valve". There is a switch most likey in the trunk(one side panel or the other that will trip in an accident to shut off the fuel. If you didn't hit a LARGE bump most likely that is not the problem.
You can check it though by looking in the trunk, you wii see a yellow and black tag that says fuel shutoff switch or similar.
Reach a finger in the hole there and press down on the RED button on top of the switch.
If it clicks start the car up and drive away. If it doesn't click then it wasn't tripped and you need to look elsewhere.
Open your trunk , Look to the left you will see a hole look in side and that will be the eanursher switch, hope this helps
My 95 Taurus threw the tread from the rear left tire today, and then would crank, but not start. This fix totally worked for me. Thanks!