Code Definition

B1714 — Seat Driver Front Down Switch Circuit Open

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

About B1714

B1714 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.

When B1714 is stored, the module has detected an open (broken or disconnected) electrical path in the monitored circuit.

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.

B1714 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 Body Control Module (BCM) monitors the driver's seat front down switch circuit and sets DTC B1714 when it detects an open in that circuit. The seat front down switch is a momentary contact switch on the driver's seat trim that signals the BCM (or seat memory module on equipped vehicles) when the operator requests downward travel of the front portion of the seat cushion. An open circuit fault means the BCM cannot see the expected change of state when the switch is pressed, indicating a broken wire, a disconnected connector, or a switch with internal open contacts. When this code is set, the...

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