B0039critical severityBody
Front Impact Severity Sensor Circuit
on 2016 Lincoln MKX 3.7L V6 · AWD
What this code means
Malfunction in the frontal impact severity sensor used to determine airbag deployment force level.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS fault stored
- Dual-stage airbag staging may be incorrect
Common causes
- Faulty severity sensor
- Wiring damage
- Control module fault
- Sensor mounting compromised
Diagnostic steps
- Scan SRS codes
- Inspect severity sensor
- Check wiring to ACM
- Measure sensor circuit
- Verify sensor mounting
Repair notes
Replace impact severity sensor. Ensure correct deployment staging by verifying ACM calibration.
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