U0247 code meaning
Lost Communication With Seat Control Module F
What U0247 means
In Ford's module naming, letter F stands for the rear seat climate control module (SCMF), the unit that heats and, where fitted, ventilates the second-row outboard seats; a 2024 scan-tool release lists it next to SCME for the front seats and SCMG/SCMH for the multi-contour seats. Ford's climate seat bulletins show how such a unit is serviced: stored codes are read in the module first, then blower or configuration are addressed (TSB 16-0080 for the front SCME). No public maker text uses U0247. It would be stored by the module passing rear seat requests, typically the body controller or rear climate panel, when SCMF frames are missing. Because the rear unit often sits under the second-row cushion, folding seats can strain its harness. Rear seat heating or cooling then stops. Front climate seats are U0246; implausible data from F are U0548.
U0247 at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modeNot expected
- Repair difficultyMedium
- Typical labor0.3 to 3 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of U0247
- Rear seat heating or ventilation inoperative
- Rear seat climate buttons without response
Common causes of U0247
- Most likelyHarness or connector strained by folding or sliding the second-row seat
- PossibleRear climate seat module without power or ground
- Less likelyModule replaced without configuration
- Less likelyModule internally faulty, for example after liquid spilled on the seat
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Seat module fCAN bus
What each part of U0247 means
| U | Network system: communication between the control modules (CAN bus). |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| 47 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note U0247 and any other codes stored with it: several codes together often point to one cause.
- Check for loose connectors and damaged wiring around the parts the code names.
- Check open recalls for your car: some faults are fixed for free by the dealer. Enter your VIN.
- Clear the code only after the repair. If it comes back, the fault is still there.
Buying a used car? Scan it for stored codes before you pay. A recently cleared memory can hide a problem.
Questions about U0247
What does U0247 mean?
U0247 means "Lost Communication With Seat Control Module F". In Ford's module naming, letter F stands for the rear seat climate control module (SCMF), the unit that heats and, where fitted, ventilates the second-row outboard seats; a 2024 scan-tool release lists it next to SCME for the front seats and SCMG/SCMH for the multi-contour seats. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with U0247?
U0247 does not normally turn on the check engine light by itself. Watch for the symptoms above and have it checked soon.
Will U0247 fail an emissions test?
U0247 is not an emissions code, so on its own it usually does not fail an emissions test. Other stored codes or a lit check engine light still can.
How hard is U0247 to fix?
Difficulty: medium. A typical repair takes 0.3 to 3 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will U0247 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.