Code Definition

B1962 — Seat Horizontal Forward/Rearward Potentiometer Feedback Circuit Failure

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

About B1962

B1962 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 B1962 is stored, the module has detected an electrical-circuit fault in the wiring, connector, or driver associated with the named component.

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.

B1962 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 B1962 code is set when the Driver Seat Module (DSM) or seat memory module detects a failure in the feedback signal from the horizontal forward/rearward potentiometer. This potentiometer rides with the seat slide track and reports the fore and aft position of the seat to the module, which uses the value to drive memory recall, prevent travel past the front and rear mechanical stops, and coordinate motion with the lift and recline axes during programmed recall. When the module sees no signal, a signal stuck at the supply rail, or a signal that does not respond when the slide motor is command...

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