Code Definition

B1663 — Seat Driver Front Up/Down Motor Stalled

System: Body  |  Type: Manufacturer-Specific  |  Make: Ford

About B1663

B1663 is a manufacturer-specific body diagnostic trouble code recorded for Ford vehicles. It belongs to the B-prefix family of codes, which covers body, interior, airbag, or comfort-electronics faults.

Scanning & clearing: Body (B) codes are often stored in the body control module, airbag module, or climate module. A basic OBD-II tool usually will not read body codes — an enhanced or OEM-level scan tool is typically required.

B1663 is a manufacturer-specific code. The same code string on a different make may have a different meaning. Always confirm the code's definition against the vehicle's service information for the specific make and model under test.

Code Information

The B1663 code is set by the Driver Seat Module (DSM) when it detects that the front up/down motor of the driver power seat has stalled while a movement command is active. The DSM monitors motor current and run time, and when the motor draws excessive current without producing motion, or fails to reach an expected position within a calibrated time, the module flags a stall and stores this DTC. This typically points to a binding or seized motor, a mechanical obstruction in the seat track or vertical lift mechanism, or an electrical issue in the motor drive circuit. When this code is active, the...

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