Unreal Engine SYNC theme — F-150 FORScan mod (2021–2024)

Enables the newer Unreal-engine SYNC 4 graphics theme.

Module

APIM — Accessory Protocol Interface Module (SYNC) (7D0)

Model years

2021 2022 2023 2024

Powertrain

Gas (EcoBoost, 5.0L, V6), PowerBoost hybrid, Lightning EV

Trim & equipment

Category

Audio/SYNC

Risk

Low risk

FORScan setting

No named setting documented. Use As-Built Format.

As-Built

APIM 7D0-02-03 xxxx xxx1 xx--

As published by the source below. Compare against your own backup; surrounding digits control other features.

Notes

Needs recent SYNC software. Enabled by default on 2025. Prerequisite for the climate bar on earlier years.

Back up every module's As-Built data and keep the files somewhere safe.
Connect FORScan with a battery maintainer on, ignition ON and engine OFF.
Open Configuration and Programming, choose the APIM module, open As-Built Format and edit only the digit described by the source.
Write, follow any module reset prompt, cycle the ignition, then confirm the feature and check for new trouble codes.

Mod	Module	Category	Years	Risk
Alternate SYNC splash screen (75th Anniversary / Lightning) Changes the SYNC startup splash animation. ⚑ Lightning uses a different value (shown in the As-Built lines)	APIM	Audio/SYNC	2021–2024	Low risk
Climate bar on SYNC screen (with heated wheel/seat icons) Adds a persistent climate control bar along the bottom of the SYNC screen, optionally with heated wheel and heated/cooled seat buttons. ⚑ PowerBoost: use 6 instead of 2 in APIM 7D0-02-02 · Pre-2025: requires the Unreal SYNC theme · Seat and wheel icons only with heated/cooled seats or heated wheel	APIM	Audio/SYNC	2021–2025	Low risk
Lightning: 50/50 side camera view Adds a camera-menu button showing both side cameras split 50/50. Lightning only ⚑ F-150 Lightning only; standard on 2024+	APIM	Driver Assist	2022–2023	Low risk
Lightning: Pro Power Onboard with truck off Adds a SYNC toggle so Pro Power Onboard outlets can stay live with the Lightning turned off. Lightning only ⚑ F-150 Lightning only; needs updated PCM/charge-port software	APIM	Other	2022–2023	Medium risk
Oil life percentage in SYNC settings Adds an oil-life readout under Settings > Vehicle in SYNC. Gas / PowerBoost only ⚑ Not applicable to the Lightning	APIM	Display	2021–2023	Low risk
Remove 'Full view not available' camera box Removes the black overlay box on the camera screen while moving.	APIM	Display	2021–2026	Low risk