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Seat Controls - Electric - Ford 4-Way: Testing

Separate connectors under seat, then test switch and wiring using test light or ohmmeter as follows:

Input Circuit Tests

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals
Neutral No continuity between 51 and any terminal.
Up 51 and 978
Down 51 and 979
Forward 51 and 180
Rearward 51 and 179
Fig 1: 4-Way Power Seat Connector Terminal Identification
G09348619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Ground Circuit Tests

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals
Neutral Continuity between 57 and all other terminals.
Up 57 and 179, 180, 979
Down 57 and 179, 180, 978
Forward 57 and 179, 978, 979
Rearward 57 and 180, 978, 979
Fig 2: Granada, Monarch, Fairmont & Zephyr 4-Way Power Seat Wiring Diagram (Versailles Similar)
G09348620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.