Lincoln Aviator: Supplementary Restraints System / Front Passenger Sensing System
WARNING: Even with advanced
restraints systems, properly restrain
children 12 and under in a rear seating
position. Failure to follow this could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death.
WARNING: Sitting improperly, out of
position or with the seatback reclined too
far can take weight off the seat cushion
and affect the decision of the passenger
sensing system, resulting in serious injury
or death in the event of a crash. Always sit
upright against your seat back, with your
feet on the floor.
WARNING: Any alteration or
modification to the front passenger seat
may affect the performance of the front
passenger sensing system. This could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death.
This system works with sensors that are part
of the front passenger seat and seatbelt to
detect the presence of a properly-seated
occupant and determine if the front
passenger frontal airbag should be enabled
(may inflate) or not.

The front passenger sensing system uses a
passenger airbag status indicator that
illuminates indicating that the front
passenger frontal airbag is either on
(enabled) or off (disabled).
The indicators are on the overhead console.
Note: The indicators illuminate briefly when
you first switch the ignition on to confirm they
are functional.
The front passenger sensing system is
designed to disable (will not inflate) the front
passenger frontal airbag when the front
passenger seat is unoccupied, or a rear
facing infant seat, a forward-facing child
restraint, or a booster seat is detected. Even
with this technology, parents are strongly
encouraged to always properly restrain
children in the rear seat.
- When the front passenger sensing
system disables (will not inflate) the front
passenger frontal airbag, the airbag off
indicator illuminates and stays lit to
remind you that the front passenger
frontal airbag is disabled.
- If you have installed the child restraint
and the airbag on indicator illuminates,
switch the vehicle off, remove the child
restraint from the vehicle and reinstall
the restraint according to the child
restraint manufacturer's instructions.
The front passenger sensing system is
designed to enable (may inflate) the front
passenger frontal airbag anytime the system
senses that a person of adult size is sitting
properly in the front passenger seat.
- When the front passenger sensing
system enables the front passenger
frontal airbag (may inflate), the airbag on
indicator illuminates and remains
illuminated.
If a person of adult size is sitting in the front
passenger seat, but the airbag off indicator
is lit, it is possible that the person is not
sitting properly in the seat. If this happens:
- Switch the vehicle off and ask the person
to place the seat backrest in an upright
position.
- Have the person sit upright in the seat,
centered on the seat cushion, with the
person’s legs comfortably extended.
- Restart the vehicle and have the person
remain in this position for about two
minutes. This allows the system to detect
that person and enables the passenger
frontal airbag.
- If the airbag off indicator remains lit even
after this, advise the person to ride in the
rear seat.

After all occupants have adjusted their seats
and put on seatbelts, it is very important that
they continue to sit properly. A properly
seated occupant sits upright, leaning against
the seat backrest, and centered on the seat
cushion, with their feet comfortably extended
on the floor. Sitting improperly can increase
the chance of injury in a crash event. For
example, if an occupant slouches, lies down,
turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward
or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash greatly
increases.
Make sure the front passenger
sensing system is operating
properly.
Do not attempt to repair or service the
system. Take your vehicle immediately to an
authorized dealer.
If it is necessary to modify an advanced front
airbag system to accommodate a person
with disabilities, contact our Customer
Relationship Center.
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure
a child in a child restraint. Never place a
rear-facing child restraint in front of an
active airbag. If you must use a
forward-facing child restraint in the front
seat, move the seat upon which the child
restraint is installed all the way back...
Side Airbags
WARNING: Do not place objects or
mount equipment on or near the airbag
cover, on the side of the front or rear
seatbacks, or in areas that may come into
contact with a deploying airbag...
Other information:
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
BCM
B11C4:23
Boot/Trunk Close Button: Signal Stuck Low
GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B1219:11
Interior Boot/Trunk Release Switch: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B12E8:23
Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch: Signal Stuck Low
GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B144C:23
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Outer Handle Switch: Signal Stuck Low
GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B1495:11
Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test J
BCM
B1495:49
Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test J
BCM
B1495:55
Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Not Configured
GO to Pinpoint Test P
RGTM
B12E8:11
Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test C
RGTM
B144D:29
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 1: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B144E:29
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 2: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B144F:11
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B144F:12
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B144F:13
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B144F:79
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Mechanical Linkage Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1451:29
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Centering Position Switch: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RGTM
B1452:11
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Release Actuator: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RGTM
B1452:13
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Release Actuator: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RGTM
B1453:29
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Position Switch: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RGTM
B1454:11
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Left Pinch Strip: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test G
RGTM
B1454:13
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Left Pinch Strip: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test G
RGTM
B1455:11
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Right Pinch Strip: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test G
RGTM
B1455:13
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Right Pinch Strip: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test G
RGTM
B145D:11
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RGTM
B145D:12
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RGTM
B145D:13
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RGTM
B1495:02
Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:General Signal Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test J
RGTM
B1495:08
Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failures
GO to Pinpoint Test J
RGTM
B1515:77
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk:Commanded Position Not Reachable
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1515:97
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk:Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1555:29
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 4: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1556:29
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 3: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1557:11
Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1557:12
Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1557:13
Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
C1B14:11
Sensor Supply Voltage A: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
C1B15:11
Sensor Supply Voltage B:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
P0A2F:4B
Drive Motor "A" Over Temperature:Over Temperature
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
P0A35:4B
Drive Motor "B" Over Temperature:Over Temperature
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
U0101:87
Lost Communication with TCM: Missing Message
GO to Pinpoint Test K
RGTM
U0140:87
Lost Communication With Body Control Module: Missing Message
GO to Pinpoint Test L
RGTM
U0294:87
Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module: Missing Message
GO to Pinpoint Test M
RGTM
U201A:55
Control Module Main Calibration Data:Not Configured
GO to Pinpoint Test Q
RGTM
U2300:56
Central Configuration:Invalid/Incompatible Configuration
GO to Pinpoint Test Q
RGTM
U3000:49
Control Module:Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test Q
RGTM
U3003:16
Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test N
RGTM
U3003:17
Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test O
Symptom Chart
Symptom Chart: Power Liftgate
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
Note: The system may not correctly operate
when towing a trailer. For vehicles with an
approved trailer tow module and tow bar,
the system turns off when you attach a
trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket
trailer tow module or tow bar, we
recommend that you switch the system off
when you attach a trailer...