The running board module sees the left running board motor circuit shorted to battery
What it means
B1167. The running board module sees the left running board motor circuit shorted to battery. That running board may not deploy or stow.
Findings, check these first
- Short to voltage in the running board motor circuit
- Faulty power running board motor assembly
- Chafed running board wiring
- Poor motor connector
- Faulty power running board module
Standard procedure
- Confirm the code and test the running board motor circuit
- Inspect the running board motor and connector
- Check the motor circuit for a short to voltage
- Verify the module power and ground
- Replace the failed motor or module after tests
Code lookup
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Sources and review
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- B1167 FORD Left Power Running Board Deploy And/Or Stow Circuit Short To Battery: Code Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, & Tech Notes | Engine-Codes.com
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- B1167 Ford - Left Power Running Board Deploy And/Or Stow Circuit Short To Battery | AutoCodes.com
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Last updated 2026-09-29.
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