B0281
Passenger Heated Seat Element Circuit
1990-1997 Ford Aerostar 4.0L V6
Low SeverityBodyGeneric (SAE)
Description
Malfunction in the passenger heated seat heating element circuit.
Symptoms
- Passenger heated seat not warming
- Heater indicator flashes
- Seat heater cycles off quickly
Common Causes
- Open heating element
- Thermistor failure
- Module fault
- Wiring damage under seat
Diagnostic Steps
- Test element resistance
- Check thermistor
- Inspect connector
- Test module output
Repair Notes
Replace heated seat pad or repair wiring.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
- B0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
- B0012Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
- B0013Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery
B0281 on Other Vehicles
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1990-1996 5.0L V8 302 Windsor
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1990-1996 5.8L V8 351 Windsor
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2021-2024 2.3L I4 EcoBoost
Ford Bronco
2021-2024 2.7L V6 EcoBoost
Ford Bronco Raptor
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Ford Bronco Sport
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Common Questions
What does code B0281 mean on a 1990-1997 Ford Aerostar?
B0281 stands for "Passenger Heated Seat Element Circuit". Malfunction in the passenger heated seat heating element circuit.
What are the symptoms of B0281 on a Ford Aerostar?
Common symptoms of B0281 include: Passenger heated seat not warming, Heater indicator flashes, Seat heater cycles off quickly.
What causes B0281 on a 1990-1997 Ford Aerostar?
Common causes of B0281 include: Open heating element, Thermistor failure, Module fault, Wiring damage under seat.