The liftgate and trunk module sees the latch centering switches in the wrong state
What it means
B117C. The liftgate and trunk module sees the latch centering switches in the wrong state. The power liftgate may not open, close or cinch correctly..
Findings, check these first
- Faulty power liftgate latch
- Power liftgate latch harness open or shorted
- Poor electrical connection in the latch circuit
- Faulty liftgate and trunk module
Standard procedure
- Confirm the code and test the sector gear switches
- Inspect the power liftgate latch and its connector
- Check the switch circuits for an open or short
- Verify the module power and ground
- Replace the failed latch or module after tests
Code lookup
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Sources and review
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- B117C FORD Code: Meaning, Causes, and Symptoms | OBD2 Codes - OBD2 Codes
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Supports: FORD and Ford-family meaning and likely causes for B117C
Fetched directly. B117C reads "Latch Centering Switch Invalid". obdii.pro carries no definition for this code, so there is no Ford-family corroboration.
Last updated 2026-10-02.
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