Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM REFERENCE

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The power seat is inoperative	Circuit breaker Circuitry Seat control switch Seat track motor	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
The power seat does not move horizontally/vertically - driver	Circuitry Seat control switch Seat track motor	GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
The power seat does not move horizontally/vertically - passenger	Circuitry Seat control switch Seat track motor	GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
The power seat does not recline - driver	Circuitry Seat control switch Power recliner assembly	GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
The power seat does not recline - passenger	Circuitry Seat control switch Power recliner assembly	GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
The power seat moves but is noisy	Obstruction or foreign material in seat track Seat track motor Seat track	IDENTIFY the source of the noise. If an obstruction or foreign material is found, REMOVE the obstruction or foreign material. If the source of the noise is a seat track component, INSTALL a new seat track. REFER to SEAT TRACK .
The power seat moves but is noisy
The power lumbar is inoperative - driver	Circuitry Lumbar motor Lumbar control switch	GO to PINPOINT TEST F .
The power lumbar is inoperative - passenger	Circuitry Lumbar control switch Lumbar assembly	GO to PINPOINT TEST G .
The heated seat is inoperative - driver	Circuitry Heated seat switch Cushion heater mat Backrest heater mat Heated seat module	GO to PINPOINT TEST H .
The heated seat is inoperative - passenger	Circuitry Heated seat switch Cushion heater mat Backrest heater mat Heated seat module	GO to PINPOINT TEST I .
The heated seat is inoperative - driver, does not operate in high	Circuitry Heated seat switch Heated seat module	GO to PINPOINT TEST J .
The heated seat is inoperative - driver, does not operate in low	Circuitry Heated seat switch Heated seat module	GO to PINPOINT TEST K .
The heated seat is inoperative - passenger, does not operate in high	Circuitry Heated seat switch Heated seat module	GO to PINPOINT TEST L .
The heated seat is inoperative - passenger, does not operate in low	Circuitry Heated seat switch Heated seat module	GO to PINPOINT TEST M .
A front seat cushion exhibits excessive sagging (vehicles built from 12/2004 to 12/2005)	Worn or damaged seat cushion support Stretched or damaged seat cushion support springs	REMOVE the affected front seat. REFER to SEAT - FRONT . REPAIR the seat cushion as necessary. If equipped, REMOVE the woven cushion support and INSTALL a new steel cushion support, new springs and new shield. REFER to SEAT CUSHION - FRONT .