The running board module sees the left running board motor circuit shorted to ground
What it means
B1168. The running board module sees the left running board motor circuit shorted to ground. That running board may not retract or may stall part way.
Findings, check these first
- Short to ground 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 ground
- 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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- B1168 FORD Left Power Running Board Motor Circuit Short To Ground: Code Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, & Tech Notes | Engine-Codes.com
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- B1168 Ford Code - Left Power Running Board Motor Circuit Short To Ground | AutoCodes.com
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Last updated 2026-09-29.
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