Section 01-10: Seats and Tracks
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Symptom Chart — Seats And Tracks, Front

SEATS AND TRACKS, FRONT
ConditionPossible SourceAction
  • Power Seat Moves, Noisy Operation
  • Dirty tracks.
  • CLEAN tracks.
 
  • Damaged seat regulator motor.
  • REPLACE seat regulator motor.
 
  • Misaligned track to seat/floor.
  • Power Seat Moves but Is Loose
  • Loose attaching hardware.
  • TIGHTEN attaching hardware.
 
  • Worn or damaged tracks.
  • REPLACE track unit.
 
  • Worn or damaged gears.
  • Power Seat Does Not Make Full Travel
  • Obstructed track.
  • REMOVE obstruction.
 
  • Wiring harness.
  • Motor(s).
  • Seat switch.
  • Ground(s).
  • Track Does Not Move Horizontally and/or Vertically
  • Harness.
  • Switch.
  • Motor.
  • Ground.
  • Seat Regulator Control Switch Does Not Function Properly
  • Motor.
  • Circuit.