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Thanks, Candurin! It sounds like a newbie like myself could even do this. I'll look on Amazon for a OBD adapter. With your great explanation, I could even acquire build data from a vehicle with more options than I currently have and load those. BTW, my vehicle had some water get inside and damaged this APIM and my Restraint module. I've already installed a replacement restraint module and my airbag light went off immediately (no programming) however my traction control and hill assist not available is still on. Could this be from the faulty/fried existing APIM? Thanks again! John

Well Dang, I may have shot myself in the foot if this one requires programming... I saw that it was the same PN and assumed it wouldn't require programming since it was the exact same number. In my mind, I thought it would be a better swap. Anyway thanks again for your help, I really appreciate it!

I completely appreciate your time tracking that one down!!! I found the "exact" number from one online after you and I messaged. Wouldn't I be better off with one with the exact number or am I missing something? I will admit I'm a newbie at all this!

Thanks, Candurin, mine is the 4" screen so I guess that is 1st or 2nd generation APIM (I'm ok with it, would just like to get my Sync stuff working)? I just found a used APIM online with the "exact" part number match that is labeled on my defective one (YEA). You mentioned that I can program it with ForScan. I'm a real newbie at all this. Is there a post or forum that would step me through this process? I believe I have to buy an OBD adapter to plug into my laptop. Is the Forscan software very expensive? Thanks again! PS. I had to get a replacement Airbag module as well (my vehicle took on some water so it fried the AB module and the APIM both) can the AB module also be programmed with the ForScan?

Thank you for confirming my thoughts about that other part number. Don't really need an expensive door stop at the moment. I'll keep searching for the correct part number; I'm sure I'll find one sooner or later. Thanks again Wizard for the time spent answering my questions and concerns!

Thank you again Sir. So I think I'm now armed with enough information to be dangerous. Based on the prefix EJ being possibly a year older technology, I think I'll hold out to find one with the newer technology FJ prefix, although I've had zero luck so far finding one... I actually did find another number that all the used parts houses indicate is also interchangeable. It is ES7T-14B428-AA but more of the characters are different and it may not be any newer...

Thanks very much "Mr. Wizard" for the excellent explanation! Taking what you have explained, if my "factory" part number on my old sync box is FJ5T-14D212-AA and I have found a good use one with the number EJ5T-14D212-AA (only the first character in the prefix is different) there is a reasonable chance that it will work in my vehicle as a replacement? If so, I assume I would still have to go to the dealer to have it programmed to my VIN #? Thanks again!

I have a Ford Edge and also Ford Escape. The problem is with my Ford Escape... I need preferably a used Sync module for my 2015 Ford Escape SE 1.6L turbo SUV. The VIN. is 1fmcu0gx6fub18734. It was manufactured in Jan. 2015. My system is the basic 4" screen w/out nav. The sticker on my Ford Sync module is # FJ5T-14D212-AA. I've done a little research and apparently there are a few out there with slightly different part numbers that may work. My question is, does anyone know the other part numbers that are compatible with my stock APIM module and when I install a used compatible unit in my vehicle, will it need to be reprogrammed by the dealer or can I do it myself? Thanks in advance for any assistance!