2001 Ford Windstar BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Seat Control Switch

Remove seat control switch. See SEAT CONTROL SWITCHΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Measure resistance between appropriate seat control switch terminals with switch in appropriate position. See DRIVER'S SEAT CONTROL SWITCH RESISTANCEΒ  or PASSENGER'S SEAT CONTROL SWITCH RESISTANCEΒ  table. See Fig 1 . If resistance is not as specified, replace seat control switch.

DRIVER'S SEAT CONTROL SWITCH RESISTANCE

Switch Position Measure Between Terminals Resistance (Ohms)
Neutral E & H More Than 5
H & All Others Except E Less Than 5
Forward F & H Less Than 5
Rearward G & H Less Than 5
Front Down D & H Less Than 5
Front Up A & H Less Than 5
Rear Down B & H Less Than 5
Rear Up C & H Less Than 5
PASSENGER'S SEAT CONTROL SWITCH RESISTANCE

Switch Position Measure Between Terminals Resistance (Ohms)
Neutral E & H More Than 5
E & All Others Except H Less Than 5
Forward G & H Less Than 5
Rearward F & H Less Than 5
Front Down B & H Less Than 5
Front Up C & H Less Than 5
Rear Down D & H Less Than 5
Rear Up A & H Less Than 5
Fig 1: Identifying Driver's & Passenger's Seat Control Switch Terminals
G00034915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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