Code Definition

B1732 — Seat Driver Rear Down Switch Circuit Short To Ground

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

About B1732

B1732 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 B1732 is stored, the module has detected a short-circuit (voltage pulled to ground or to supply) 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.

B1732 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) or memory seat module monitors the driver seat rear down switch circuit, part of the power seat height adjustment system. DTC B1732 is set when the module detects that the rear down switch signal wire is shorted to ground, holding the input continuously low regardless of switch position. The rear down switch is a momentary contact device that pulls the input to a defined state when pressed to command the rear height motor to lower the seat cushion. When this code is set, the seat may attempt to move on its own, may not respond to the down command, or the module ma...

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