Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2017 Ford Flex SEFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Seating DTCS: DSM
DTC INDEX
| DTC | Description | Retrieved | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| B106E | Solid State Driver Disabled Due To Short Circuit | Driver Seat Module (DSM) | GO to Pinpoint Test AM . |
| B106F | Module Disabled Due To External Fault | DSM | GO to Pinpoint Test AM . |
| B112B | Mirror Power Fold Switch Input Short to Battery | DSM | REFER to Rear View Mirrors . |
| B1317 | Battery Voltage High | Continuous | GO to Pinpoint Test AD . |
| B1318 | Battery Voltage Low | Continuous | GO to Pinpoint Test AN . |
| B1342 | ECU is Faulted | On-Demand and Continuous | INSTALL a new Driver Seat Module (DSM). REFER to Driver Seat Module (DSM) . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. |
| B1663 | Seat Driver Front Up/Down Motor Stalled | On-Demand | If the motor does not operate, GO to Pinpoint Test J
. If motor operates, GO to Pinpoint Test K . |
| B1664 | Seat Driver Rear Up/Down Motor Stalled | On-Demand | If the motor does not operate, GO to Pinpoint Test J
. If motor operates, GO to Pinpoint Test K . |
| B1665 | Seat Driver Forward/Backward Motor Stalled | On-Demand | If the motor does not operate, GO to Pinpoint Test J
. If motor operates, GO to Pinpoint Test K . |
| B1666 | Seat Driver Recline Motor Stalled | On-Demand | If the motor does not operate, GO to Pinpoint Test J
. If motor operates, GO to Pinpoint Test K . |
| B1669 | Mirror Passenger Up/Down Motor Stalled | - | REFER to Rear View Mirrors . |
| B1670 | Mirror Passenger Right/Left Motor Stalled | - | REFER to Rear View Mirrors . |
| B1703 | Seat Driver Recline Forward Switch Circuit Short To Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | GO to Pinpoint Test J . |
| B1707 | Seat Driver Recline Rearward Switch Circuit Short To Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | GO to Pinpoint Test J . |
| B1711 | Seat Driver Front Up Switch Circuit Short To Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | GO to Pinpoint Test J . |
| B1715 | Seat Driver Front Down Switch Circuit Short To Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | GO to Pinpoint Test J . |
| B1719 | Seat Driver Forward Switch Circuit Short To Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | GO to Pinpoint Test J . |
| B1723 | Seat Driver Rearward Switch Circuit Short To Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | GO to Pinpoint Test J . |
| B1727 | Seat Driver Rear Up Switch Circuit Short To Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | GO to Pinpoint Test J . |
| B1731 | Seat Driver Rear Down Switch Circuit Short To Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | GO to Pinpoint Test J . |
| B1952 | Seat Rear Up/Down Position Feedback Circuit Short To Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | GO to Pinpoint Test K . |
| B1953 | Seat Rear Up/Down Position Feedback Circuit Short To Ground | On-Demand and Continuous | GO to Pinpoint Test K . |
| B1956 | Seat Front Up/Down Position Feedback Circuit Short To Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | GO to Pinpoint Test K . |
| B1957 | Seat Front Up/Down Position Feedback Circuit Short To Ground | On-Demand and Continuous | GO to Pinpoint Test K . |
| B1960 | Seat Recline Forward/Backward Position Feedback Circuit Short To Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | GO to Pinpoint Test K . |
| B1961 | Seat Recline Forward/Backward Position Feedback Circuit Short To Ground | On-Demand and Continuous | GO to Pinpoint Test K . |
| B1964 | Seat Horizontal Forward/Rearward Position Feedback Circuit Short To Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | GO to Pinpoint Test K . |
| B1965 | Seat Horizontal Forward/Rearward Position Feedback Circuit Short To Ground | On-Demand and Continuous | GO to Pinpoint Test K . |
| B2224 | Mirror Passenger Drive Circuit Failure | - | REFER to Rear View Mirrors . |
| B2312 | Mirror Passenger Horizontal Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Failure | - | REFER to Rear View Mirrors . |
| B2314 | Mirror Passenger Horizontal Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Short to Battery | - | REFER to Rear View Mirrors . |
| B2316 | Mirror Passenger Vertical Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Failure | - | REFER to Rear View Mirrors . |
| B2318 | Mirror Passenger Vertical Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Short to Battery | - | REFER to Rear View Mirrors . |
| B2477 | Module Configuration Failure | Continuous | REFER to Module Configuration . |
| U0140 | Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM) | Continuous | GO to Pinpoint Test AO . |
| U2050 | No Application Present | Continuous | INSTALL a new Driver Seat Module (DSM). REFER to Driver Seat Module (DSM) . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.