Help your vehicle crank only in the proper gear and signal clearly when backing up with the Standard Ignition Neutral Safety Switch / Back-Up Light Switch NS-627, an electrically operated direct-fit replacement for damaged OE units. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2009-2019 Ford Escape, 2012-2019 Ford Explorer and 2010-2020 Ford Fusion. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
Standard Ignition catalogs this part as a Neutral Safety Switch, and its manufacturer copy calls it a Back-Up Light Switch, so it is known by both names.
- Copper alloy conductors: deliver strong electrical conductivity with low resistive losses.
- Direct-fit replacement: this electrically operated switch replaces damaged OE units and is designed to support road safety and the neutral safety lockout.
- Robust build: its design and high-grade materials are made for the demands of today's service professional.
A neutral safety switch is intended to let the engine crank only when the transmission is in Park or Neutral. The back-up light function switches on the reverse lights when Reverse is selected. Signs this switch may need replacing include an engine that won't crank in Park but cranks in Neutral, an intermittent no-start, or back-up lights that stay off. These symptoms can also come from wiring, fuses or other components, so diagnose the cause before replacing. If a failed switch is the cause, NS-627 replaces it.
Interchange: CSW524 · SU14806 · NS7029 · 9L8Z7H557A · 9L8Z7H557C · GN1Z7H557A · GN1Z7H557B
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
CSW524, SU14806, NS7029, 9L8Z7H557A, 9L8Z7H557C, GN1Z7H557A, GN1Z7H557B
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a 2010 Ford Escape ignition switch?
No. NS-627 is a neutral safety / back-up light switch that fits the 2010 Ford Escape. It works alongside the ignition system so the engine is intended to crank only in Park or Neutral.
Which vehicles does the Standard Ignition NS-627 fit?
It fits many vehicles, including the 2009-2019 Ford Escape, 2012-2019 Ford Explorer and 2010-2020 Ford Fusion. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section for your exact vehicle.
What does a neutral safety / back-up light switch do?
It is designed to let the starter crank only in Park or Neutral, and to switch on the back-up lights when Reverse is selected.
What are signs this switch may need replacing?
Signs include no crank in Park but cranking in Neutral, an intermittent no-start, or back-up lights that stay off. Wiring, fuses or other parts can cause these too, so diagnose first.
What are the switch's conductors made of?
Standard Ignition uses copper alloy conductors, which provide strong electrical conductivity with low resistive losses.
