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2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD

3.8L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor588Torque517Fluid6DTC747Battery1Maintenance0Recalls2
B0065moderate severityBody

Driver Seat Position Sensor Circuit

on 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.8L V6 · FWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the driver seat position sensor used by the SRS system to adjust airbag deployment force.

Symptoms

  • Airbag light on
  • SRS fault stored
  • Airbag deployment force may not be optimized
  • Seat memory may not function

Common causes

  • Faulty seat position sensor
  • Wiring damage at seat track
  • Sensor out of calibration
  • Seat track obstruction

Diagnostic steps

  1. Scan SRS codes
  2. Check seat position sensor output with scan tool
  3. Inspect seat track wiring
  4. Move seat through full range and check sensor response

Repair notes

Replace seat position sensor or repair wiring. Recalibrate if required.

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