B0017critical severityBody
Driver Side Curtain Airbag Short to Ground
on 2018 Lincoln MKX 2.7L EcoBoost V6 · AWD
What this code means
Short to ground detected in the driver side curtain airbag circuit.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS fault stored
- Risk of unintended deployment
Common causes
- Water leak into roof rail wiring
- Pinched wiring at A-pillar
- Damaged insulation
- Sunroof drain clog causing water entry
Diagnostic steps
- Disconnect battery first
- Check roof rail for water intrusion
- Inspect A-pillar wiring
- Measure isolation resistance
- Check sunroof drains
Repair notes
Repair wiring and address any water intrusion. Check sunroof drains if equipped.
Other Body codes on this vehicle
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit