APIM

Unable To Update The APIM Or TCU With The FDRS And USB Drive – Module Recovery – 2021 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10226775 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2404 Summary This article supersedes TSB 22-2150 and SSM 50970 to update the Service Procedure. For some 2021 Mustang Mach-E, F-150, Edge, Nautilus and Bronco vehicles technicians may experience the inability to update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM), telematics control unit (TCU) or gateway module (GWM) using the … Read more

22B08 – Electronic Control Module Recovery – 2021 Ford Mach-E, F-150, Bronco, Edge, Lincoln Nautilus

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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

NHTSA ID Number: 10226953 Manufacturer Communication Number: 22B08 S2 Summary Certain 2021 Model Year Mach-E, F-150, Bronco, Edge, Nautilus vehicles Electronic Control Module Recovery REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Program Terms: The program expiration date was incorrectly shown as October 31. 2022. The correct date is April 30, 2023. Affected Vehicles: The build dates were updated. Verbiage added … Read more

USB Drive Not Recognized During APIM Software Update Or Center Display Screen Not Acknowledge USB Programming Has Started – 2021-2022 Ford Edge

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2022 Ford Edge

NHTSA ID Number: 10220324 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51076 Summary Some 2021-2022 Edge vehicles may exhibit a concern during an accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software update where the vehicle fails to recognize the universal serial bus (USB) drive or center display screen does not acknowledge USB programming has started. If the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System … Read more

APIM/TCU/GWM Diagnostics and Repairs – 2021 Ford F-150

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2021 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10184628 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49379   Summary Before attempting repairs for SYNC 4 system, Telematics Control Unit (TCU) or Gateway Module (GWM) concerns, dealers must complete workshop manual (WSM) diagnostics in section 415-00 for SYNC 4 or TCU concerns and 418-00 for GWM concerns. Do not attempt APIM, TCU or GWM reprogramming or … Read more

Equipped with SYNC – Blank/Black Infotainment Screen – 2020 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator

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2020 Lincoln Aviator

NHTSA ID Number: 10181870 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49245   Summary Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 30-Sep-2020 may experience an intermittent or constant blank/black screen on the center infotainment display due the low voltage differential signaling (LVDS) cable at the SYNC accessory protocol interface module (APIM) not being fully seated. Verify that the connector … Read more