TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Dark Car Mode Inoperative

26-2200
30 April 2026

Model:
Ford
2025 Police Interceptor Utility
Markets: North American markets only
Issue: Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an inoperative dark car mode. The
vehicle may also exhibit at least one of the following features remaining functional when dark car mode is enabled:
• Illuminated odometer, compass, outside air temperature, audio/phone display.
• Illuminated main message center display area.
• Courtesy lighting.
• Welcome/farewell animation.
• Night lock indicator.
• PAD indicator dims to minimum brightness.
• Locking flash/horn feedback.
Action: For vehicles that meet all of the criteria in the Issue and Model statements, follow the Service Procedure to
reprogram the BCM and the APIM.
Warranty Status: Warranty coverage limits and policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are
determined by the identified causal part.
Labor Times
Description

Operation
No.

Time

2025 Police Interceptor Utility – Program BCM, Check APIM Software Version, Read The
Configuration Data, Includes Time To Connect Battery Charger and Add The Vehicle Story To
The Warranty Claim (Can Be Claimed With B1/B2 Or B3; C1/C2 Or C3; D1/D2 Or D3)

262200A

0.5
Hrs

2025 Police Interceptor Utility - Time To Program GWM Once (Claim With A, Cannot Be
Claimed With B2 Or B3)

262200B1

0.5
Hrs

2025 Police Interceptor Utility - Time To Program GWM Twice (Claim With A, Cannot Be
Claimed With B1 Or B3)

262200B2

1.0
Hrs

2025 Police Interceptor Utility - Time To Program GWM Three Times (Claim With A, Cannot Be
Claimed With B1 Or B2)

262200B3

1.4
Hrs

2025 Police Interceptor Utility - Time To Program APIM Once (Claim With A, Cannot Be
Claimed With C2 Or C3)

262200C1

0.8
Hrs

2025 Police Interceptor Utility - Time To Program APIM Twice (Claim With A, Cannot Be
Claimed With C1 Or C3)

262200C2

1.6
Hrs

2025 Police Interceptor Utility - Time To Program APIM Three Times (Claim With A, Cannot Be
Claimed With C1 Or C2)

262200C3

2.5
Hrs

2025 Police Interceptor Utility - Time To Program TCU Once (Claim With A, Cannot Be Claim
With D2 Or D3)

262200D1

0.1
Hrs

2025 Police Interceptor Utility - Time To Program TCU Twice (Claim With A, Cannot Be Claim
With D1 Or D3)

262200D2

0.3
Hrs

2025 Police Interceptor Utility - Time To Program TCU Three Times (Claim With A, Cannot Be
Claim With D1 Or D2)

262200D3

0.4
Hrs

Repair/Claim Coding
Causal Part:

15604

Condition Code: 42

Service Procedure
1. Using the latest software version of the FDRS scan tool, download and run the "BCM - Body Control Module
(BCM) Software Update" application.
2. Confirm the APIM software version:
While SYNC is powered up with ignition in run or accessory, go to the settings selection on the center display
screen. Refer to the Owner's Manual if settings can not be found.
Go to General Settings.
Select About SYNC.
Find the 5 digit SYNC 4 Software Version.
3. Is the APIM software version in the vehicle at V1.1.4.2 or higher?
(1). Yes - repair is complete.
(2). No - proceed to Step 4.
NOTE: The time required to complete this procedure varies depending on several factors including the
number of module software updates required, available internet bandwidth, USB flash drive variability, and
the potential that CAN flashing software update via the DLC with the FDRS may be required. Use a USB 3.2
Gen 2 or higher flash drive. When performing USB software updates, using high speed USB ports on the
laptop is recommended for faster file transfer. Refer to the WSM, Section 418-01A Module Configuration >
General Procedures > Module Programming.
4. Run the "Read The Configuration Data" application in FDRS, located in Toolbox > Multi-Module tab.
5. Navigate to the software updates tab. Is there a software update available for any of the following modules?
GWM
TCU
APIM
(1). Yes - proceed to Step 6.
(2). No - additional support may be required. Perform normal dealer internal escalation process outside this TSB.
Proceed to Step 9.
6. Prepare and update the GWM, TCU, and APIM. Refer to the WSM, Section 418-01A Module Configuration >
General Procedures > Module Programming.
7. Check the current APIM software version. Is the APIM software version in the vehicle at V1.1.4.2 or higher?
(1). Yes - proceed to Step 9.
(2). No - proceed to Step 8.
8. Are there any updates available for the GWM, TCU, and/or APIM
(1). Yes - return and repeat Step 6.
(2). No - additional support may be required. Perform normal dealer internal escalation process outside this TSB.
Proceed to Step 9.
9. Add the vehicle Story to warranty claim to support labor operations selected.
(1). ID the vehicle in PTS.
(2). Under the diagnostics tab select vehicle history.
(3). Select programming date.
(4). Select Story Creator.

(5). Select modules programmed.
(6). Click on Create Story.
(7). Copy Story to warranty comments.

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