B117B
The liftgate and trunk module sees an open in the latch motor circuit
What it means
B117B. The liftgate and trunk module sees an open in the latch motor circuit. The liftgate or trunk latch may not release..
Findings, check these first
- Open in the latch motor circuit
- Faulty latch motor
- Latch motor harness open or shorted
- Poor electrical connection in the latch motor circuit
- Faulty liftgate and trunk module
Standard procedure
- Confirm the code and test the latch motor circuit
- Inspect the latch motor and its connector
- Check the harness for an open or broken wire
- 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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- B117B FORD Code: Meaning, Causes, and Symptoms | OBD2 Codes - OBD2 Codes
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Supports: FORD and Ford-family meaning and likely causes for B117B
Fetched directly. B117B reads "Latch Motor Circuit Open". obdii.pro carries no definition for this code, so there is no Ford-family corroboration.
Last updated 2026-10-02.
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