General Programming Instructions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Lincoln MKX and 2013 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: VIP programming is not selectable because the VIP is configured automatically during programming.

There are some general programming guidelines that are applicable to multiple types of programming:

Service Pack and Applications
- A USB flash drive with a minimum 1 gigabyte (GB) storage capacity is required.
- The file is downloaded from the Ford on-line database onto the flash drive. The files are then transferred via the flash drive to the APIM through the vehicle USB port.
Full Flash/Force CIP

The media hub must be removed for programming.
The scan tool, along with the SYNC® Re-Flash Kit (or equivalent) are required to complete the flash procedure.
All previously paired phones are deleted from the SYNC® system.
The file needs to be downloaded from the Ford on-line database. Allow for extra time in order to complete the download. The compressed files are between 200 and 400 megabytes (MB), and once downloaded will be extracted to the full size of approximately 2 GB.
Once scan tool programming is complete, Applications need to be installed with the USB flash drive. This should be accomplished by reinstalling the media hub and connecting the USB flash drive to the media hub.

To perform APIM replacement programming, refer to Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Programming - Module Replacement, 8-Inch (203 mm) Touchscreen .

To perform standard APIM programming, refer to Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Programming - Standard, 8-Inch (203 mm) Touchscreen .

To perform custom APIM programming, refer to Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Programming - Custom, 8-Inch (203 mm) Touchscreen .