Code Definition

B1096 — Smart Steering Column Device (SSCD) Communication Timeout

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

About B1096

B1096 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.

B1096 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) and associated gateway module monitor the body CAN network for periodic messages from the Smart Steering Column Device (SSCD), which handles multifunction switch inputs, steering angle information, and in some vehicles tilt and telescope motor control. DTC B1096 is set when the BCM fails to receive the expected periodic CAN messages from the SSCD within its calibrated timeout window, with ignition on and system voltage in the normal 9V to 16V range, indicating a loss of communication between the SSCD and the rest of the vehicle network. When this code is set the d...

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