Ford_Acronyms_List.

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ACRONYM LIST
(Owner = Graham Snow)

Last changed - 12th April 1999

2017 Entries

ACRONYM SAE DEFINITION (SAE definitions in brackets)

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1PP 1st production proveout
2V two valve engine configuration
4V four valve engine configuration
2WD 2 wheel drive
3GR third gear
4EAT 4 speed electric automatic axle
4FE 4 speed electric automatic axle
4GR fourth gear
4P production part proveout program
4R70W four speed RWD wide ratio auto 700 ft-lbs
4WAL 4 wheel anti lock
4WD 4 wheel drive
4WS four wheel steering
4X4 four wheel drive switch
4X4L four wheel drive low switch
5P pre-production part proveout program
5R50 five speed RWD 500 ft-lbs
8D eight disciplines

A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
A/C A/C air conditioning
A/D analogue to digital
A/F air fuel ratio
A/T automatic transaxle
A4LD 4 speed trans with auto lock up converter
A4LD-3/4 A4LD 3/4 shift control
A4LD-E 4 speed trans with auto lock up converter - electronic
A4LD-PE 4 speed trans with auto lock up con. - partial electronic
A4UE FWD version of A4LD-E
AA appearance approval
AAI air assist injector
ABI applicable binary interface
ABS affordable business structures
ABS anti-locking braking system
ABS/TC anti-locking braking system/traction control assist module
AC air conditioning
AC alternating current
ACA VECTOR assembly code calibration source file
ACC air conditioning clutch
ACCP accelerator pedal sensor
ACCR air conditioning clutch relay
ACCS air conditioning cyclic pressure switch
ACD Automotive Component Division
ACD air conditioning demand switch
ACDC air charge delay compensation
ACG Automotive Component Group
ACH analogue input channel
ACHS inputs to a/d converters of engine management
ACHSA analog channels - serial port A (a/d khan. on expander chip)
ACL acceleration (output for ride control module)
ACL aircleaner
ACON A/C on
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ACP audio communications protocol
ACP automated cycle plan
ACPR/ACPSW air conditioning head pressure switch
ACPS/ACPT air conditioning head pressure sensor
ACS automatic clutch system
ACSPD active clamp short circuit protection diode
ACT IAT air charge temperature (intake air temp)
ADC analog to digital converter
ADC automatic data capture
AECD auxiliary emission control device
AEFEO Automotive Emissions and Fuel Economy Office
AF alternate frequency
AFE average fuel economy
AFR air fuel ratio
AFR application feature request
AFP application feature plan
AFV alternative fuel vehicles
AGV automatic guided vehicle
AHFS air cond/heater function select switch
AHFSS air cond/heater function select switch
AI artificial intelligence
AIC analog input channel
AIC analog input conditioner
AICE analog input conditioner for EEC-V
AIEG Automotive and Industrial Electronics Group (Motorola)
AIM audible intermittent monitor
AIM autoranging injection monitor
AIR air injection reaction (secondary air injection)
AIRB air injection reaction (secondary air injection) bypass
AIRD air injection reaction (secondary air injection) diverter
ALB anti-locking braking system
ALFF alternator load feed forward
ALFLD alternator field
ALTCOM alternator command
ALTLAMP alternator lamp
ALTMON alternator monitor
ALU arithmetic logic unit
AM AIR air management (pulse air) (secondary air injection)
AM-1 air management number one (bypass valve)
AM-2 air management number two (diverter)
AM audio modulation
AMAP analogue manifold air pressure (sensor)
AMCU advanced Micro Unit Controller Division of Motorola
AMUX analogue multiplexer
ANA analogue input channel
AND activity network diagram
AML Aston Martin Lagonda
ANSI American national standard institute
AOD automatic overdrive (RWD)
AOD-E automatic overdrive - electronic control
AOD-I/AODE ADD improved w/electronic shift (RWD)
AODW-I/AODE-W ADD improved w/electronic shift wide ratio, see 4R70W
AODW-P ADD improved w/electronic shift standard ratio
AP accelerator pedal
AOED automatic overdrive automatic transmission
AOL America on line
AP accelerator pedal sensor
AP activity procedure
APAO Asia Pacific Automotive Operations
APEHC alternator powered electrically heated catalyst
APCM auxiliary powertrain control module
API application programmers interface
APO Automotive Products Operations (Ford)
APO Asia Pacific Office
APP accelerator pedal position
APPES Asia Pacific Powertrain Electronics Subsystems
APQP advanced product quality plan
APR additional parameter restriction (OBD)
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APR adjusted period rate
APR assemble problem report
APSM alternator power switch module (for EHC)
APSO Asia Pacific Sales Office
APSW air pump switch (secondary air)
APTA Automotive Products Trade Agreement
APTE Advanced Powertrain Engineering
APTEC advanced powertrain electronic controller
ARC automatic regulator control
ARC automatic ride control
AS added starter
ASM automatic shift manual transmission
ASC automatic speed control
ASC air suspension coil
ASDS application specific diagnostic specification
ASES Automotive Safety and Engineering Standards
ASC air suspension coil

ASCII American standard code for information interchange

ASI application specific integrated circuit
ASI asynchronous inline communication
ASI asynchronous simultaneous injection
ASQ automated software quality
AST assembly code strategy source file
ATA American Trucking Association (protocol)
ATC after top centre
ATC automatic temperature control
ATDC after top dead centre
ATOD automatic transaxle overdrive
ATOD-E automatic transaxle overdrive - electronically controlled
ATS intake air temperature (SAE definition)
AVT Advanced Vehicle Technology
AWD all wheel drive
AWS analytical warranty system (was QIS)
AWS auxiliary warning system
ATS ambient temperature sensor
ATX automatic transmission transaxle
AX4N synchronous shift transmission w/lock-up convertor
AX4S automatic transaxle 4-speed synchronous shift (was AXOD)
AXEM AXOD w/electronic controls and modulated LU converter
AXMM AXOD w/electronic controls and high torque capacity
AXNS AXOD with non synchronous shift
AXOD automatic transaxle overdrive transmission
AXOE AXOD with electronic controls
AXOD-E/AXOE automatic transaxle overdrive, electronically controlled
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B

B&A Body and Assembly Division

B&AO Body and Assembly Operations
B&CE Body and Chassis Product Engineering
B&CO Body and Chassis Operation
BANK1 injector bank #1
BANK2 injector bank #2
BAO Body and Assembly Operations
BAP barometric absolute pressure
BASIC beginners all-purpose symbolic instruction code
BATT+ B+ battery positive voltage
BATTEMP battery temperature
BCA VECTOR processed .FCA used in calibration
BCC battery charge control
BCCS buffer coil current sense
BCIS bar code information system
BDC bottom dead center
BDS bi-directional speed sensing (trans OSS)
BET battery electrolyte temperature
BI bi-directional input/background information
BIC best in class
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BIN binary point
BIN VECTOR strategy & calibration object file (released product)
BIOS basic input/output operating system
BIPS billions of instructions per second
BJB battery junction block
BLI business leadership implementation
BLR blower
BMAP barometric and manifold absolute pressure
BMEP brake mean effective pressure
BMP VECTOR binary scaling and modifiable parameters file
BMW Bayerische Matron Work
BNC bayonet nut coupler
BO Body Operations
BOB breakout box
BOM bill of materials
BOO brake on/off (status)
BOOST turbo-charger boost solenoid
BP BARO barometric pressure
BPA brake pressure applied switch
BPA bypass air
BPAV bypass air valve
BS bank select - memory expansion , enhanced EEC-IV
BSCO brake specific carbon monoxide (testing)
BSFC brake specific fuel consumption
BSI British Standards Institute
BSS British Standards Specification
BST bench system test
BRF VECTOR binary cross reference
BTC a group of signals (A `bus')
BTDC before top dead centre
BTW by the way
BVRS buffered VRS
BVT back pressure variable transducer
BYPA bypass air for ISC
C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
C3P CAD/CAM/CAE/PIM!
C4DE CDW ATX 4spd transmission w/electronic controls (FWD)
CAA California Air Authority
CAA clean air act
CAC charge air cooler
CAC charge air cooler centre
CAC customer assistance centre
CACSD computer aided control system design
CAD computer aided design
CADCAM computer aided design computer aided manufacture
CADDS Computervisions automated design & drafting system
CAE computer aided engineering
CAEESE Core and Advanced Electrical/Electronic Systems Engineering
CAFE corporate average fuel economy
CALS calibration select
CALSEL calibration select
CAM computer aided manufacture
CAMP camshaft position (diesel)
CAN controller area network - similar to SCP
CANP canister purge
CANP-CC constant current canister purge
CANPSNS canister purge sense (onboard diagnostic flow detection)
CANVNT canister vent solenoid
CAPE Core and Advanced Powertrain Engineering

CAPE cylinder absolute position encoder

CAPIS common adverse performance information system
CARB Californian Air Resources Board
CARB carburetor - remember them?
CARESS cost and repair estimation support system
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CART custom asynchronous receiver-transmitter
CAS clutch activation switch
CAS cold advance solenoid
CASCE Core and Advanced Subsystem and Component Engineering
CASE computer aided software engineering
CASS compressor anti-slugging strategy
CAVM competetive analysis and value management
CAVSE Core and Advanced Vehicle Systems Engineering
CAW Canadian Auto Workers
CBD DI closed bowl distributor - (distributor ignition)
CCA cold crank amps
CCC ceramic chip carrier
CCC TCC converter clutch control - electronic transmission
CCD Climate Control Division
CCD computer control dwell
CCE Climate Control Engineering
CCM comprehensive component monitor
CCO Climate Control Operations
CCO TCC converter clutch override
CCOT clutch cycling orifice tube system (A/C)
CCRM constant clutch relay module
CCRM constant control relay module
CCS cluster control system
CCS coast clutch solenoid - used electronic transmission
CCS coil driver sense
CCSD Climate Control Systems Division
CCTM CAD/CAM the Master
CD4E CDW27 gearbox, electronic controlled 3 speed + overdrive
CD compact disc
CD context diagram
CDA coil driver A
CDB coil driver B
CDB components database
CDC Career Development Council
CDC central diagnostics connector
CDC coil driver C
CDD coil driver D
CDP compact disc player
CDQA customer driven quality awards
CDROM compact disc read only memory
CDS component design specifications
CDS corporate directory system
CDT coast down time
CEL MIL check engine light (malfunction indicator lamp)
CELO cold engine lock out
CEE C--! or PED C
CES CPP clutch engage switch (clutch pedal position)
CETP corporate engineering test procedure
CF causal factor
CFC chloroflurocarbons
CFD computational fluid dynamics
CFD control flow diagram - teamwork

CFI TBI central fuel injection (throttle body injection)

CFM cubic feet per minute
CFR component fault report (Jaguar)
CFR customer flight recorder
CFT cross functional team
CHT cylinder head temperature
CHTIL cylinder head temperature indicator light
CIB capital investment budget
CID cubic inch displacement
CID cylinder identifier - SEFI phase detect
CID-H cylinder identifier, hall effect sensor
CID-V cylinder identifier, variable reluctance sensor
CIM continuous inferred mileage
CIRS continuous improvement recognition system
CIS CPP clutch interlock switch (clutch pedal position switch)
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CKP crankshaft position sensor
CL closed loop
CISC complex instruction set computer
CLC centrifugal lock-up clutch (on ATX)
CKP crankshaft position
CLFP carrier less flat pack
CLI calling line identity
CLK clock
CLN control level network
CLTHR CTP closed throttle (position)
CLUTCH clutch engage switch
CMM capability maturity model (software)
CM configuration management
CMB Change Management Board
CMEG current model engineering group
CMOS complimentary metal oxide semiconductor silicon technology
CMP camshaft position sensor
CMP camshaft position sensor
CMS catalyst monitor switch
CMS code management system - DEC's
CMVSS Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
CN change notice
CNC computer numerically controlled
CNG compressed natural gas
CNVS competitive new vehicle survey
CNVQ competitive new vehicle quality
CNTC counter channel
CO carbon monoxide
CO2 carbon dioxide
COB close of business
COC certificate of conformity
COC OC conventional oxidation catalyst
COF chip on film
COG chip on glass
CONT continuous memory
COP coil on plug
COS Ford Colorado Springs IC design center
COTS commercial off the shelf software
CP confirmation prototype
CPA critical path analysis specification
CPAS corporate product acceptance specification
CPC confirmation prototype craftmanship
CPD Car Product Development
CPDL car program direction letter
CPF confirmation prototype function
CPI consumer price index
CPI continuous process improvement
CPL corporate policy letter
CPM critical path method team
CPMT corporate program module team
CPOK central processor unit OK - proc. fault detect
CPP CPP clutch pedal position switch
CPS CKP crankshaft position sensor
CPSC corporate product system classification
CPU central processor unit
CQIS common quality indicator system
CR change request
CR concern resolution
CR compression ratio
CRC cyclic redundancy check
CRCR concern report & change report
CRDS coporate reliability data system
CRM corporate records management
CRS cockney rhyming slang
CRSB crankshaft reference sensor buffered (diesel)
CSB chip select bar
CSD EEC-IV module - CFI speed density use
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CSD characteristic shift downward
CSEGND case ground
CSI cold start injector
CSM computer systems manual
CSS calibration select switch
CSSR/E cold start spark retard/enleanment
CSSRE coordinated start strategy to reduce emissions
CSV cold start valve
CT AIR closed throttle (secondary air injection)
CT conventional thermactor air injection)
CTA cam timing actuator
CTAB chronometrics task allocation board
CTC concept to customer
CTIS corporate technical information system
CTM catalyst temperature monitor
CTM central timer module
CTO clean tachometer output (EEEC)
CTO constant torque with optimum ignition
CTO-L constant torque with optimum ignition, limited by detonation
CTOX continuous trap oxidizer
CTR continuous variable electronic CTX with full control
CTS catalyst temperature switch
CTSC corporate technical specialist committee
CTX continuous variable transmission transaxle
CTX-E continuous variable transmission transaxle - electronic
CV canister vent
CV curriculum vitae
CVH compound valve angle hemispherical chamber
CVRM corporate vehicle requirements manual
CVS constant volume sampling
CVSP corporate vehicle simulation program
CVT continuous variable transaxle
CVT current to vacuum transducer (EGR system)
CVV canister vent valve (EVAP)
CY calendar year
D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D

D&R design and release

D/A digital to analogue
D/AC digital to analogue converter
DAB digital to analogue broadcasting
DAC digital to analogue converter
DAL data access language
DARC dual access random access memory (RAM) chip
DAS data acquisition system
DAT digital audio tape
DAT diversity advisory teams
DATA+/- data communications link signal and return
DATA+ data communications link positive - used serial come.
DATA- data communications link negative - used serial come.
DATC dual electronic automatic temperature control
DBC direct broadcast by satellite
DBW drive by wire
DC direct current
DCC digital compact cassette
DCL data communication link
DCM direct current motor
DCO duty cycle output (duty cycle expander chip)
DCP dimensional control plans
DD data dictionary - teamwork
DDB device dependent bitmap
DDE data dictionary entry - teamwork
DDI data dictionary index - teamwork
DDL direct data link
DDTS distributed defect tracking systems
DDA Detroit Diesel Allison (transmission)
DDMS diagnostic data management system
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DDSW driver demand switch
DECX de-oxidise MAF sensor
DEF defroster
DEOX de-oxide MAF sensor
DEPT delta exhaust pressure transducer (was PFEGR)
DES data encryption standard
DESC direct clutch control (CD4E)
DF deterioration factor (emissions)
DFC dud FZFO channel
DFCO decel fuel cut off
DFD data flow diagram - teamwork
DFL drive for leadership
DFM design for manufacture
DFS decel fuel shutoff
DGPIL diesel glow plugs indicator lamp
DHSD dual high side driver
DI data instruction - teamwork
DI direct injection
DI disable interrupt
DI distributor ignition
DI driver information

DIB device independent bitmap

DIG digital input generator
DIG TACH digital tachometer (ICCD2)
DIL dual inline package
DIN Deutche Industrie Norm (equiv to SAE)
DIP dual inline package
DIS EI distributorless ignition systems (electronic ignition)
DIS draft international standard
DIS driver information systems
DISI direct injection spark ignition
DLC data link connector
DLL down line load system
DLL dynamic link library
DMFW dual mass flywheel
DMOS double diffused metal oxide semiconductor
DMR direct memory reference (request)
DNR dynamic noise reduction
DNS did not start
DNS domain name service
DOC VECTOR documentation
DOHC double overhead camshaft
DOL data output link - to fuel computer
DOS disk operating system
DPC dynamic pressure control (5R50)
DPFE delta PFE (senses pressure on both sides of element - PFEGR)
DPI dual plug inhibit
DPM defects per million
DPR dual pressure regulator
DPTC Diversified Products Technical Centre
DQR design quality review/review/ride
DQR durability, quality and reliability
DQSDD department QSDD
DQSDL department QSDL
D&RR design and release responsibility
DRAM dynamic random access memory
DRF cross reference file for RCON 4.x
DRL day time running lamps
DS DI duraspark ignition (distributor ignition)
DSM dealer service module
DSP digital signal process
DSM dealer service module
DST digital signature transponder
DSTN double super twisted nematic
DT decision table
DTD demand to delivery
DTC DTC diagnostic/dynamic trouble code
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DTI delta time input
DTM DTM diagnostic test mode
DUCE duty cycle expander chip
DUT device under test
DDV demonstration development vehicle
DV design verification/validation
DVC design verification catalog
DVM design verification method
DVOM digital volt ohm multimeter
DVP design verification plan
DVP&R design verification plan and report
DVPSOR design verification plan and sign off plan
DVT design verification test
DYNMOD DYNAMIL model

E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E

E-TRANS any electronically controlled transmission

E40D electronically controlled four speed overdrive transmission
EABI embedded applicable binary interface
EAM EAIR electronic air management
EAMM electronic air management monitor
EAO European Automotive Operations
EAP electronic air pump
EAROM electrically alterable read only memory
EAS engine as shipped
EATC electronic automatic temperature control
EATM European automotive test manual
EATP European automotive test procedure
EB EBY Brelian
EBI external bus interface
EBC electronic engine control bus controller
EBE exhaust brake enable (diesel)
EBO engineering bill of material
EBP exhaust back pressure (diesel)
EC engine control
EC European Commission
ECA PCM electronic control assembly (powertrain control module)
ECAD-I electronically controlled accessory drive input
ECAD-O electronically controlled accessory drive output
ECAN extended controller area network
ECD external contact database
ECEMO Electronic Component Engineering Manufacturing Office
ECL engine coolant level
ECM PCM engine control module (powertrain control module)
ECM enterprise customer management
ECN engineering computer network
ECO engine change over
ECP extended capabilities port
ECS Electronic Control Systems - now PCT
ECS engine crank switch
ECT engine coolant temperature
ECU PCM electronic control unit (powertrain control module)
EDA electronic design automation
EDAP employee development & assistance program
EDF FC electro drive fan
EDF electro drive fan - for EEC-IV cooling control
EDFM LFCM electro drive fan monitor (low speed)
EDI electronic data interchange
EDIS EI electronic distributorless ignition (electronic ignition)
EDM EDIS diagnostic monitor input
EDO extended data out
EDS electrical distribution systems
EDTS electronic development tracking system
EE Electrical Engineering
EEC electronic engine control
EEC-IV electronic engine control fourth generation
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EEC-V electronic engine control fifth generation
EED Electrical and Electronics Division (see ELD)
EEEC enhanced electronic engine control
EEGR electric exhaust gas recirculation
EEO Engine Engineering Office
EEPROM electrically erasable programmable ROM
EEPROM PROG electrically erasable programmable ROM programming
EESE Electrical/Electronic Systems Engineering
EESS electrical/electronic systems specification
EFE early fuel evaporation
EFE fuel evaporation heater switch
EFT engine fuel temperature
EFI MFI electronic fuel injection (multiport fuel injection)
EFM electronic fuel metering
EGA EGR actuator
EGC EGR control
EGC electronic governor control
EGI exhaust gas igniter
EGO exhaust gas oxygen
EGO2 exhaust gas oxygen (dual)
EGPAS European General Product Acceptance Specification
EGR EGR exhaust gas recirculation
EGRPS electric EGR position sensor
EGR-SO exhaust gas recirculation shut-off
EGRC exhaust gas recirculation control
EGRSNS EGR sense (capability of EGR flow detection
EGRT EGR temperature
EGR-TVV exhaust gas recirculation thermal vacuum valve
EGRV exhaust gas recirculation vent (solenoid)
EGRT exhaust gas recirculation temperature
EGT exhaust gas temperature sensor
EHC electrically heated catalyst
EHC exhaust heat control
EHFD Electrical and Fuel Handling Division
EI electronic ignition
EIC electronic instrument cluster
EL electro-luminescence
ELA European legislative average (fuel economy)
ELD Electronics Division
ELM electronic load module
ELO Electronics Operations
ELT electronic thermostat
EMC electro magnetic compatibility
EMI electro magnetic interference
EMR engineering modification request
EMR electronic control modification request
EMS education management system
EMS electronic mail system
EMS engine management system
ENL engine load
EOBD European on board diagnostics
EOL end of line
EON enhanced other network
EOS electronical over-stress
EOS executive operating system
EOSC external crystal oscillator
EOT engine oil temperature sensor
EP engineering procedure
EP evaluation prototype
EP external purchase

EPA Environment Protection Agency

EPAS electric power assist steering
EPAT encrypted passive anti theft
EPC electronic pressure control (electronic throttle valve)
EPC-CLK electronic pressure control clock
EPC-DA electronic pressure control data output
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EPCOCM electronic pressure control over current monitor
EPCSNS electronic pressure control sense
EPD European product design
EPIC electronic p/t integrated controller, (8065, DARC, DUCE)
EPMT engine program module team
EPP enhanced parallel port
EPR exhaust back pressure regulator
EPROM EPROM erasable programmable ROM
EPT PFE exhaust pressure transducer input (pressure feedback EGR)
EQUIP engineering quality improvement programme
ER engineering release
ERBP electronic rear brake proportioner
ERD engineering request document
ERD entity relationship diagram
ERFS electronic returnless fuel system
ERP enterprise resource planning
ERTZ electronic return to zero
ES engineering specification
E&SE Environmental and Safety Engineering
ESC electronic spark control
ESC electronic steering committee
ESD electrostatic discharge
ESE Envirnmental and Safety Engineering
ESO engineering sign off
ESO engine shut off solenoid
ESP extended service plan
ESR executive salary roll (SG 16 and above)
ESS electronic shift scheduling
ESS engineering subsystem specification
ESTA early sourcing target agreement
ESTP EEC STP: 100 degF ACT, 29.875" Hg BP, 200 degF ECT
ET102 enhanced engine subsystem assumption
ET103 enhanced engine component assumption
ETA electronic thermactor air
ETC Electronic Technical Centre
ETC electronic throttle control
ETC electronic transmission controls
ETG electronic temperature guage
ETIL engine temperature indicator light
ETL Experimental Test Laboratory. (Dunton)
ETM electronic throttle monitor
ETV electronic throttle valve
ETV-CLK electronic throttle valve clock line
ETV-DTA electronic throttle valve data line
ETVOCM electronic throttle valve over current monitor
ETWC equivalent test weight class
EUL extended useful life
EV electric vehicle
EVAP evaporative emission canister purge
EVB evaluation board
EVCT European variable cam timing
EVE electro-vacuum EGR
EVO electronically variable orifice (for PAS)
EVP EGR valve position
EVR EGR valve regulator
EVR electronic vacuum regulator
EVR electronic voltage regulator
EVR-CC constant current electronic vacuum regulator
EVR-HC high current electronic vacuum regulator
EVR-LC low current electronic vacuum regulator
EXTINT external interrupt

F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F

F/R forward/reverse
FAC Ford Aerospace Corporation
FAC/LIB VECTOR strategy library source/processed
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FACE four cylinder AICE chip
FACT Ford automotive control terminology
FAME Ford automatic motor evaluation
FAO Ford Automotive Operations
FAOSC fore/aft oxygen sensor control
FAP Ford automotive procedure
FAQ frequently asked questions
FAST formalised automated strategy/software testing
FAT formalised automated testing
FB functional build
FBC feed back carburetor
FBOO foot brake on - off
FC fan control
FCA calibration source file for .ACA .BCA and FACT
FCG Ford college graduate
FCGP Ford college graduate program
FCIL fuel cap indicator light (used on EEC)
FCL fact calibration listing file
FCN Ford Communication network
FCS FF fuel control solenoid (flexible fuel sensor)
FCSD Ford Customer Service Division
FDCS fuel delivery control signal (diesel)
FDDI fibre distribution data interface
FDI Ford Design Institute
FDR final drive ratio
FDVS Ford design verification system
FEA finite element analysis
FEAD front end accessory drive
FEDV fuel economy data vehicles
FEM fuel economy module
FEP Ford Electronica Portuguese
FEPROM FEEPROM flash electrically erasable programmable read only memory
FEPS flash EPROM power supply
FEM fuel economy meter
FET field effect transistor
FEU field evaluation unit
FEU functional evaluation unit
FFDOL flexible fuel data output link
FF flexible fuel
FF fuel feed (diesel)
FFDOL flex fuel output link (used on EEEC)
FFH fuel fired heater (diesel)
FFI fuel fill information (capability of fuel event OBD II)
FFS FF flexible fuel sensor
FFT fast Fourier transform
FFV FF flexible fuel vehicle
FGI fuel gauge input
FGS first gear switch
FHO Ford Hiroshima Office
FIAT Fabbrica Italiana Automobils Torino
FIB focus ion beam
FIC fuel integrated channel
FIEM functionally integrated electronic module
FIFO first in first out
FILS fuel injector lift sensor
FILTACH filtered tachometer output (FTO)
FIMS Ford information management system
FIN Ford identification number
FINIS Ford international numbering system
FIO file input output
FIPL fuel injector pump sensor
FIPS fuel injector pressure sensor
FIS fingertip input switch
FLASH in-circuit electronically erasable EPROM
FLC fluid link converter transmission 3 speed (FWD)
FLC K/D fluid link converter kick down
FLI fuel level input
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FLOH fast light off
FLP fuel lever position
FLS fluid level sensor
FLTM Ford laboratory test manual
FM forward module
FM frequency modulation
FMA failure mode analysis
FMC Ford Motor Company
FMCC Ford Motor Credit Company
FMCW frequency modulated continuous wave
FMEA failure mode & effects analysis
FMEM failure mode effect management
FMLD Ford Motor Land Development
FMM failure mode management
FMM fluid maintenance monitor
FMVSS Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
FNH Ford New Holland
FO fuel octane
FOA Ford of Australia
FOB Ford of Britain
FOC free of charge
FOC Ford of Canada
FOC Fairlane Office Centre
FOE Ford of Europe
FOG Ford of Germany
FOJ Ford of Japan
FOM Ford of Mexico
FOP Ford of Portugal
FOS Ford of Spain
FOX function of X
FP FP fuel pump
FPDM fuel pump driver module
FPDS Ford Product Development System (was WCP)
FPH fuel pump high speed
FPL fuel pump low speed
FPM fuel pump monitor
FPRC fuel pressure regulator control
FPM fuel pump monitor
FPS Ford production system
FPS fuel pressure sensor
FPSD Ford Parts and Service Division (now FCSD)
FPSE floating point software envelope
FPR fuel pump relay
FPRC fuel pressure regulator control
FPV financial planning volume
FQR Ford Quality Renewal
FRACAS failure reporting, analysis and corrective action system
FRPS fuel rail pressure sensor
FRPT fuel rail pressure transducer
FRT fuel rail temperature
FRTEMP fuel rail temperature
FRTS fuel rail temperature sensor
FRTSNS fuel rail temperature sensor
FRTSW fuel rail temperature switch
FS fuel sender
FSC fail safe cooling
FSE field service engineer
FSE Foreign Service Employee (now ISE)
FSEIR field service engineer investigation report
FSP FACT specification processor
FSS fuel shutoff system (diesel)
FSS full service suppliers
FST VECTOR FACT strategy
FSTN foil-compensated super twisted nematic
FSV fuel start valve
FSVM fuel solenoid valve monitor
FT fuel trim (CO pot?)
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FTA fault tree analysis
FTA filtered tachometer output
FTACH filtered RPM signal for tach usage
FTEP Ford technical educational program
FTO filtered tachometer output
FTO Ford Tractor Operations
FTP Federal test procedure
FTP file transfer protocol
FTP fuel tank pressure
FTPT fuel tank pressure transducer
FTS fuel temperature switch/sensor
FUEL fuel level sensor
FUEL TMP fuel temperature
FWD front wheel drive
FWS four wheel steering
FYI for your information

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GAP global architecture process
GAS the original TLA
GASP global application specific power
GCDS generic component design specification
GD Glass Division
GDM graphic display monitor
GDT geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
GE graphic equaliser
GEM generic electronic module
GEM GCM governor electronic module (governor control module)
GEN generator/alternator
GEMS GTO engineering management system
GFI gaseous fuel injection
GIC general integrated circuit (specification)
GIS1 global information standard 1
GM General Motors
GMAP/GMAPPA MAPPA MAP switch point signal to governor module
GMAPPA engine load corr. for altitude output to governor module
GMB General Motors Brazil
GND GND ground
GOF glued on film
GOP glued on pins
GPAS general product acceptance specifications
GPC/GPLUG glow plug control output
GPIB general purpose interface bus
GPIRS global prototype inventory requisistion and scheduling
GPL glow plug lamp (diesel)
GPPNG global powertrain process network guide
GPS gallons per second
GPS global positioning satellite
GPS Global Powertrain Systems
GRP glass reinforced plastic
GSC governor speed control
GSR general salary roll
GSS gear select solenoid
GST ST generic scan tool
GTO Global Testing Operations
GUFI graphical user friendly interface
GUI graphical user interface
GVDS generic vehicle design specification
GVC governor valve control solenoid
GVW gross vehicle weight

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H

HAL HAL 9000

HBCC host bus controller chip
HBOO handbrake on/off
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HBR high blower relay
HBS hardware back up system
HBV heater blower voltage
HC high compression
HC hydrocarbons
HCC hybrid chip carrier
HCDSS high clutch drum speed sensor
HCFD hydraulic cooling fan drive

HCR hardware change request

HCS high compression swirl - Valencia engine
HCT high coolant temperature (diesel)
HDL headlamp
HDL hardware description language
HDL high level design language
HDR high data rate
HDS hot drive simulator (Dunton)
HDT heavy duty truck
HEC hybrid electronic cluster
HEDF HFC high speed electro-drive fan
HEDFM HFCM high speed electro-drive fan monitor
HEGO HO2S heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor
HEGO-HTR heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor - heater
HEGOHTR heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor - heater
HEGOG heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor ground
HEGOVM heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor voltage monitor
HEGOX heated exhaust gas oxygen (signal)
HEI high energy ignition
HES Health & Safety Executive
HESC hybrid electronic spark control
HFC high fan control
HFP high fuel pump
HHTR HEGO heater
HICOMP hot injector compensation strategy
HID high intensity discharge (lighting)
HIL hardware in the loop
HIPO high speed input/PWM output channel
HLOS hardware limited operation strategy
HO high output
HO2S HEGO oxygen sensor
HOLD IC hex output latching driver IC (used on EEEC)
HPHR high pressure high resistance fuel injector
HPU hydraulic pressure unit
HRD human resource development
HRDC Human Resource Development Centre
HSC high swirl combustion
HSET high sided electronic transmission driver
HSF high speed fan
HSI high speed input
HSO high speed output
HSOP heatsunk small outline package
HSSO high speed serial output
HTML hyper text mark-up language
HTTP hyper text transfer protocol
HTR heater driver
HTRM HEGO sensor heater voltage monitor
HUD head up display
HUMSNS humidity sensor
HW hardware
HWS heated windshield
HZ Hertz (cycles/sec)

I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I/O bidirectional channel
I4 in-line 4 cylinder engine
IA intake air
IA idle service adjust
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IAC BPA idle air control bypass air
IACT integrated air charge temperature sensor
IAIS integraed air induction system
IAM intake air manifold
IAFM integrated air fuel module
IAO International Automotive Operations
IAR integral alternator regulator
IAS idle adjust switch
IAS inlet air solenoid
IAT intake air temperature
IB5 Ford 5 speed manual transmission
IBM international business machines
IBS inter-byte separation time
IC instrument cluster
IC IC integrated circuit
ICBA intra company buying authority
ICC intelligent cruise control
ICCD improved computer controlled dwell
ICCD1 improved computer controlled dwell (1st generation)
ICCD2 improved computer controlled dwell (2nd generation)
ICCE Integrated Circuit Component Engineering
ICE in car entertainment
ICE in circuit emulation
ICE internal combustion engine
ICES information communication entertainment safety & security
ICM ICM ignition control module
ICP injection control pressure (diesel)
ICT IMRC inlet air control
ICVH improved CVH engine NAAO manufacture
IDDQ current drain drain quiescent
IDE integrated drive electronics
IDI indirect injection - diesel engine
IDM ignition diagnostic monitor
IDR increased data rate
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IEE Institution of Electrical Engineers
IEEE Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IFI indirect fuel injection
IFE instantaneous fuel economy
IFPC integrated fuel pump controller
IFS IFS inertia fuel shutoff switch
IFTL Iveco Ford Truck Limited
IGBT insulated gate bipolar transistor
IGGND ignition ground
IGGNDS ignition ground shield
IHC inlet heat control
ILO in lieu of
IM ignition monitor
IMD ignition monitor detect
IMEP indicated mean effective pressure
IMCC intake manifold communication runner control
IMCCM inlet manifold communicator control module
IMHO in my humble opinion
IMP integrated module predriver (eg HEGO heater control)
IMP intelligent MOSFET predriver, see above
IMRC intake manifold runner control
IMRCM intake manifold runner control monitor
IMRP intake manifold runner control position
IMS inferred mileage sensor
IMS inter-message separation time
IMT intake manifold tuning, aka IMCC
IMTV intake manifold tuning valve
IMTVM intake manifold tuning valve monitor
INCOSE International Council on System Engineering
INDS variable induction system is as swirl control
INJ1 injector bank #1 or injector #1
INJ2 injector bank #2 or injector #2
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INJn injector bank #n or injector #n
IO input/output, bidirectional channel
IP index point
IP injection pressure
IP instrument panel
IP intellectual property
IPAT integrated passive anti theft
IPR injection pressure regulator (diesel)
IPS idle position switch (diesel)
IPW injector pulse width
IR infra red
IRCM CCRM integrated relay control module (const. contr. relay module)
IRC interrupt request
IS interface specification
ISA idle speed adjustment
ISO International Standards Organisation
ISO ISO link
ISC IAC idle speed control (idle air control)
-BYPA ISC - bypass air
-CC ISC - constant current drive (BPA type)
-DCM ISC - direct current motor
-ENA ISC - DC motor enable
-F/R ISC - DC motor forward/reverse
-PW ISC - pulse width drive
-SMA/B ISC - stepper motor winding A or B
ISD instructional systems design
ISFC indicated specific fuel consumption
ISIG inductive signature
ISIR initial sample inspection report
ISIS image and scanner interface standard
ISO International Standards International
ISP Internet service provider
ISS independent software vendor
ISS intermediate shaft speed
IT instruction transfer
ITE integrated test environment
ITS idle tracking switch
ITS information technology security encription criteria
ITTV intake tract throttle valve output
ITVC intake valve control
IVAC intelligent vehicle analysis and calibration
IVD interactive vehicle dynamics
IVFER in vehicle flash EPROM reprogramming
IVHS intelligent vehicle highway system
IVPWR internal power supply voltage - function as VBATT
IVSC integrated vehicle speed control
J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J
J1 job 1
JDI just do it!
JIT just in time
JWC Joint Works Committee

K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K

KA5 keep alive 5 volts

KAM keep alive memory
KAPWR keep alive power
KAVDD keep alive VDD
KEL key event list
KEYPOWER key power
KD knock down
KDS kickdown switch (EAO only)
KDH kickdown hold
KDP kickdown pull
KEKO key on key off
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KEYPWR key power
KI knock input
KISS keep it simple stupid!
KLT key life testing
KNC person of limited brain
KNK knock sensor
KNOCK knock sensors
KOEO key on engine off (selftest/VIP)
KOER key on engine running (selftest/VIP)
KOL key off load
KPA key process area
KPA kilopascal
KPH kilometers per hour
KS KS knock sensor
KSA knock sensor analog
KTS knock threshold select
KWP keyword protocol

L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L
LAAO Latin American Automotive Operations
LAN local area network
LBT leanest mixture for best torque
LCCF leadless ceramic chip carrier
LCD liquid crystal display
LCF lager and curry frenzy
LDIS low data rate distributorless ignition system
LDR low data rate
LDSNS load sense
LDT light duty truck
LE2 lowline2 with integrated EDIS
LEE lowline1 with combined EDIS
LEEM low end emerging market
LEGO lean EGO
LEV low emissions vehicle
LFC low fan control
LFP low fuel pump
LGS low gear switch
LIFO last in first out
LITE low integration transition encoder
LIVC late inlet valve closing
LL lowline enhanced electronic engine control module
LL2/LLII lowline enhanced electronic engine control module 2nd gen.
LLR light load retard solenoid
LMPS Land Mobile Products Sector (Motorola)
LMR local market requirements
LMV leanest mixture for maximum vacuum
LNG liquefied natural gas
LOC lines of code
LOS limited operation strategy
LOWLINE low complexity enhanced electronic control module
LP2 lowline 2 with integrated EDIS & PATS
LPE lowline 1 with combined EDIS & PATS
LPG liquid petroleum gas
LPG Lommel Proving Ground
LPLR low pressure low resistance fuel injector
LPC line pressure control (5R50)
LPPM lift pump monitor
LPPR lift pump relay
LPS line pressure switch
LR launch readiness
LSB least significant bit
LSF low speed fan
LSI large scale integration
LSO low speed output
LSSI low speed serial input
LSSO low speed serial output
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LUS TCC lock-up solenoid (AXOD/AXOD-E) electronic transmission
LV luncheon voucher
LVC Large Car Vehicle Centre (was VC2/3)
LVS low voltage resistance
M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M
M15 fuel containing 15% methanol
M/T manual transmission (RWD)
M5R2 manual 5spd transmission for 3.8l SC/4.6l 4V (RWD)
MA mass air
MAF MAF mass air flow (sensor)
MAF RETURN mass air flow return

MAFPG MAF power ground

MAFRTN mass air flow signal return
MAFS mass air flow sensor
MAFS mass air flow signal
MAFSG MAF power return
MAP MAP manifold absolute pressure
MAPPA manifold absolute pressure per altitude
MB memory bus
MBIU master bus interface unit
MBT mean ignition advance for best torque
MBT.L mean ignition advance for best torque knock limited
MC management contract
MC match and capture
MC mixture control
MCCC TCC modulated converter clutch control (torque converter clutch)
MCCL modulated clutch converter low impedence solenoid driver
MCM multi chip module
MCS file containing executable EEC code in Intel MCS format
MCT manifold charge temperature
MCU microprocessor control unit
MDP manifold differential pressure
MD mini disc
MD misfire detection
MDS microprocessor development unit
MDV medium duty vehicle
MELF metal electrode face bonding
MEP mean effective pressure
MEQ modifiable equates
MEXA feedgas AFR
MFA managed fuel air
MFD multi function display
MFDS misfire detection sensor
MFI multiport fuel injection
MFP modulated fuel pump
MIDI musical instrument digital interface
MIM model implementation module
MIL malfunction indicator light
MIPS millions instructions per second
MIRA Motor Industries Research Association
MIS months in service
MISRA Motor Industry Software Reliability Association
MIRA Motor Industry Research Association
ML midline enhanced electronic engine control module
ML2/MLII midline enhanced electronic engine control module 2nd gen.
MLE midline 1 for Europe
MLPS manual lever position sensor (was PRNDL)
MLUS TCC modulated lock-up solenoid (torque converter clutch)
MODEM modulator/demodulator
MON motor octane number
MOS metal oxide semiconductor
MPA PAIR managed pulsed air (pulsed secondary air injection)
MPH miles per hour
MPIM major powertrain issues meeting
MPIO multiplexed MBUS/parallel input/output port on DARC
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MPV SDV MPVSDV multi purpose vehicle - segment demonstration vehicle
MPX multiplexer
MR management role (SG 9-10)
MRC management role car
MRD material required date
MROM masked read only memory
MSA manual shift automatic
MSB most significant byte
MSI medium scale integration
MSIL Motorola Semiconductor Israel Limited
MST manifold surface temperature
MT mechanical transmission (RWD)
MT75 EAO hi-torque HUM5 transmission (RWD)
MTA AIR managed thermactor air (secondary air injection)
MTB mean time between failure
MTE miles to empty
MTX manual transmission transaxle
MTX2 manual 4spd transaxle (FWD)
MTX3 manual 5spd transaxle (FWD)
MTX4 manual 5spd transaxle (3.21 1st gear) (FWD)
MTX75 manual 5spd MT75 transaxle (FWD)
MTXF manual 4spd transaxle (for leader lineups) (FWD)
MUT module unit test
MUX multiplexer
MV&GP mission values and guiding principles
MVSS motor vehicle safety standards
MVZ manifold vacuum zone
MY model year
N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
N/A not applicable
NA naturally aspirated
NAAO North American Automotive Operations
NAFTA New Zealand & Australia free trade area
NC normally closed/no connection
NDI neutral/drive input
NDR non defective return
NDS PNP neutral drive switch (park neutral position switch)
NDT new development tool
NG natural gas
NG network guide
NGS PNP neutral gear switch (park neutral position switch)
NGS ST next generation STAR tester (scan tool)
NGSC next generation (vehicle) speed control
NGST next generation scan tool
NGV natural gas vehicle
NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NI neutral idle
NI note index
NIC network interface card
NIH not invented here
NIU network interface unit

NLD network logic diagram

NLS needle lift sensor
NMOG non methane organic gasses
NMOS negative channel metal oxide semiconductor
NO normally open
NOV engine speed over vehicle speed - N/V
NOVA NAAO overall vehicle audit
NOX oxides of nitrogen
NPS neutral pressure switch
NSC National Sales Companies
NTF no trouble found
NTI no trouble indicated
NTPS non contacting throttle position sensor (traction assist)
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NVH noise, vibration, harshness
NVM non volatile memory
NVRAM NVRAM nonvolatile random access memory
NVQS new vehicle quality survey
O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
O2S oxygen sensor
OASIS online auto service information system
OAI octane adjust input
OBD on-board diagnostics
OBD-I on-board diagnostics 1
OBD-II on-board diagnostics 2
OBVR on board vapour recovery
OC octane control
OC oxidation catalyst
OCC output circuit check - output fault detect
OCIL TCIL transmission control lamp
OCIL/OCIL-B overdrive cancel indicator light/output circuit indicator
OCIL-D overdrive cancel indicator light/diode
OCP off chip port
OCR optical character recognition
OCS overdrive cancel switch
OCSW overdrive cancel switch
OCTADJ1 octane adjust input No. 1
OCTADJ2 octane adjust input No. 2
OD onboard diagnostics
OD overdrive disable
ODEC overdrive engagement control
ODS overdrive disable switch
ODSS overdrive select switch
OEM original equipment manufacture
ODOO overdrive on/off
ODS overdrive disable switch
OEC Orbital Engine Company
OGC office of General Council
OHC overhead cam
OHP overhead projector
OHV overhead valve
OI overdrive inhibit
OLE object linking and embedding
OO object oriented
OPEO Overseas Product Engineering Office
OPG oil pressure gauge
OPIL-B oil pressure indicator light (bulb)
OPS oil pressure SWITCH
ORVR onboard fuelling vapour recovery
OS octane switch
OSC output state control
OSI open systems interconnection
OSIL overspeed indicator lamp
OSM output state monitoring-OBDII component monitor
OSS output shaft speed
OTD order to delivery
OTP-ROM one time programmable ROM
OVRVTG over voltage
OWL overheat warning light

P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
P/ES performance/economy switch
P/NS performance/normal switch
P/T powertrain
PA PAIR pulse air (pulsed secondary air injection)
PACX private automatic computer exchange
PAF PED auto formatter
PAIR pulsed secondary air injection
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PALS product attribute leadership strategies
PAMA powertrain attributes matching and analysis
PAMS product assumption management system
PAS power assisted steering
PAS pulse air solenoid
PAT CTC program activity team
PAT process activation table - teamwork
PAT process index
PAT VECTOR calibration patch file
PATS passive anti theft system
PBA parking brake applied (diesel)
PC personal computer
PC professional computer
PC program confirmation
PC program counter
PCB printed circuit board
PCC powertrain check light
PCC program choke control
PCC pin control channel
PCM powertrain control module
PCOMP purge compensation strategy (onboard vapour recovery)
PCPPEO Powertrain and Chassis Product Engineering Office (Ford)
PCR product change request
PCSE PED can still exist!
PCSE Powertrain Control Systems Engineering
PCT Powertrain Control Technologies - was ECS
PCV PCV positive crankcase ventilation
PD Product Development
PD program direction
PD power dissapation
PDG Product Development Group
PDGS product development graphics system
PDI pre delivery inspection
PDL program design language (pseudo code)
PDL Powertrain Development Laboratory
PDL program direction letter
PDR program development review
PDS pedal demand sensor
PE power/economy
PEAS product engineering assumption letter
PECUs programmable electronic control units
PED Powertrain Electronics Development (now PCSE was PEDD)
PEDD Powertrain Electronics Development Department
PEF PED auto formatter, for strategy files in CEE
PEP product engineering procedure
PESW,P/ES,P&N performance/economy/normal switch
PES programmable electronic systems
PF purge flow
PFE pressure feedback electronic EGR
PFI performance feel index
PFM pulse frequency modulated
PFS purge flow sensor
PGFM purge flow sensor
PH proportions and hardpoints
PI process improvement
PI process index - teamwork
PI program implementation
PI/O parallel input/output
PIA purchased in assembly
PID parameter identifier
PID proportional integral differential
PID process ID
PIF program information file
PII PTEC ignition interface
PIL product investigation letter
PIM process implementation module
PIP profile ignition pickup (sensor)
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PIPD output of profile ignition pickup discriminator
PIT process improvement team
PL product letter
PLC programmable logic controller
PLCC plastic leaded chip carrier
PMOS positive channel MOS
PMP project management plan (Atlantic)
PMST CTC program module sub-team
PMT CTC program module team
PNG process NG
PNP park/neutral position switch
PNSW performance/normal switch
PNR purchase notice and release
POR plant operation review
POPE Powertrain Operations Planning and Engineering
POST power on self test
PPAP production part approval process
PPC power PC
PPG pulses per gallon
PPL product planning letter
PPM parts per million

PPPP product process proveout programme

PPRV parallel pressure relief valve
PPS pedal position sensor (diesel)
PPS product planning subcommittee
PPS pulses per second
PR production release
PR prototype readiness
PRM passive restraint module
PRNDL park/reverse/neutral/drive/low sensor
PRO product request order
PROFS professional office system
PROM PROM programmable read only memory
PROST prototype scheduling and tracking
PRT piezoresistive transducer
PRT VECTOR printable strategy and calibration listing file
PS program status
PS pump sender
PSA Peugeot Societe Anonyme (Peugeot Ltd)
PSA powertrain systems analysis
PSAT programmable speedo system for auto trans
PSE pre silicon emulator
PSIC power supply IC
PSOM programmable speedometer/odometer module
PSP power steering pressure
PSP PTEC system protection
PSPS PSP power steering pressure switch
PSPSW power steering pressure switch
PSPT power steering pressure transducer
PSR private salary roll (SG 13-15)
PSS pattern select switch (AXOD-E) - digital
PSSA pattern select switch (AXOD-E) - analogue
PST CTC program steering team
PSTFI push start thick film integrated (ignition module)
PSW parts submission warrant
PT powertrain declared
PT,PTHR part throttle
PTC positive temperature coefficient
PTC program timing committee
PTCS powertrain control system
PTEC powertrain electronic controller
PTEC PTEC systems department
PTEF polymer thick film
PTLP powertrain limiting and protection
PTO power take off
PTO Power Train Operations
PTOX periodic trap oxidizer
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PTPMT powertrain project module team
PTSE Powertrain Systems Engineering
PTTC Plastic and Trim Technical Center
PV product(ion) validation
PVI people vehicle interface
PVP powertrain validation program
PVP&R production validation plan and report
PVR process capability and capacity verification run
PVS plant vehicle scheduling
PVS ported vacuum switch
PVS product verification specification(s)
PVT plant vehicle team
PW pulsewidth

PW.ENCOD pulsewidth encoded (EDIS)

PWB printed wiring board
PWM,PWMO pulsewidth modulated (output)
PWR power
PWRGND power ground
PWM pulse width modulated
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
QA quality assurance
QC quality control
QDD quad darlington driver
QFD quality function deployment
QFF quad integrated driver fault flag
QFP quad flat pack
QID quad integrated driver
QIL quad in line package
QIS quality information system
QMP quality management plan
QOE quality of event
QOS quality operating system
QP quick prototyping
QRT quality reliability team
QS quality system
QSD QS description
QSDD QS documentation
QSDL QS library
QS quality system
QSER QS execution records
QTS quality tracking study (Maritz/Rogers report)
R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
R/100 repairs per 100
R/C running change
R101 reliability manual
RABS rear antilock brake system
RAF rolling average filter
RAF Royal Air Force
RAID remote anti-theft intrusion sensing double locking system
RAM RAM random access memory/VECTOR file with register definitions
RAM ride air module
RAM-SCP RAM chip with std carp. protocol link and d/c expander chip
RAP remote anti-theft personality module
RAPID rapid action process improvement
RAR rear axle ratio
RASTER real-time async/sync task scheduling executive resource
RC reserve capacity (battery)
RCC remote climate control
RCU remote control unit
RDM release development meeting
RDX raster data exchange
REDOX reduction/oxidation catalytic converter
REM rear electronic module
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REMCO remote adjustment for CO (EAO only)
RFA request for failure analysis

RFD rapid feature development

RF radio frequency
RFI radio frequency interference
RFQ request for quote
RFS returnless fuel system
RGS reverse gear switch
RISC reduced instruction set computer/controller
RKE remote keyless entry
RM relay module
RLD road load data
RMC request for manufacturing cost (assumption system)
RMS root mean squared
RNODE receiving node
ROA return on assets
ROC regulated output controller IC
ROM read only memory
RON research octane number
ROS return on sales
ROT rule of thumb
ROW rest of world
RP ROM port
RPC remote parameter control
RPH repairs per hundred
RPID reconfigurable projected image display
RPM RPM revolutions per minute (engine speed)
RPMD revolutions per minute demand (diesel)
RPMS revolutions per mile sensor (diesel)
RPN risk priority number
RPO regular production options
RPMS RPM engine RPM sensor
RPS rack position sensor (diesel)
RPT repairs per thousand
RS Rallye Sport
RS readiness for start
RS reverse switch
RSH remote login from UNIX to VMS
RSI repetitive strain injury
RSS root sum squared
RTL register transfer logic
RTV return to vendor
RTZ return to zero
RVP Reid vapour pressure
RVU ROM verification unit
RWD rear wheel drive
RWM read/write memory
S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
S4P start production process proveout program
S/W software
SAAB Svenska Aeroplan Aktie Bolaget
SAAR seasonally adjusted anualised rate
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
SAM stand alone memory/module
SAPW spark angle pulse width (for DIS, otherwise same as SPOUT)
SAS secondary air solenoid
SATC semi automatic temperature control
SATSAD stand alone two speed accessory drive
SAW SPOUT spark angle word (spark output)
SAW spark advance width
SBDC service bay diagnostic computer
SBDS service bay diagnostic system
SBS supercharger boost solenoid
SC significant characteristic(s)
SC super coupe
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SC SC supercharged
SC strategic confirmation
SC structure chart
SC speed control (vehicle)
SCA speed control amplifier
SCAP silicone capacitance absolute pressure
SCB supercharger bypass
SCCD switch control current driver (SCUD colq.)
SCCD switch constant current driver
SCCS speed control command switch
SCGND speed control command switch ground
SCK serial clock
SCLK serial clock (8065 central processing unit)
SCM software configuration management
SCMP software/system configuration management plan
SCP standard corporate protocol
SCR software change request (Mazda)
SCR supplemental compensation roll (SG 11-12)
SCS speed control serve
SCSI small computer system interface
SCVAC speed control vacuum
SCVNT speed control vent
SD speed density
SDA speed density adaptive
SDC software development console
SDLC synchronous data link communication
SDP software development plan
SDS subsystem design specification
SDTS skills development and tracking system
SE simultaneous engineering
SEAT Sociedad Espanola de Automoviles de Turismo
SEBI slave external bus interface
SEFI SFI sequential electronic fuel injection
SEI Software Engineering Institute
SENSE simultaneous engineering support environment
SEM scanning electron microscope
SEM security entry module
SEM state event matrix
SEM state event matrix - teamwork
SEPG Software Engineering Process Group
SFC sequential function chart
SFC specific fuel consumption
SFI sequential fuel injection
SHED sealed housing evaporative determination system
SHO super high output
SI strategic intent
SIC spark integrated channel
SIFEM super integrated front end module
SIGRTN signal return circuit
SIL shift indicator light
SIL single in line package
SIMM single in-line memory module
SIP single in line package
SIR system improvement requests (Atlantic)
SIS starter interlock switch
SIS subsystem interface specification
SLAP serial link addressing protocol
SLTCH serial latch (8065 central processing circuit)
SMA sequential fuel injection mass air
SMAC service managers advisory council
SMC SEFI MA with RAM custom async receiver/transmitter IC
SMC surface mounted component
SMD SMC with DUCE
SMD surface mounted device
SME SMC with EDIS
SMM silicon micro machined injectors
SMO EEC-IV module - non NAAO use (overseas)
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SMP scaled and modifiable parameters
SMP skills management profile
SMS SEFI with standard corporate protocol
SMT surface mounted technology
SOHC single overhead cam
SO sign off
SOD serial octal driver
SOHC single over head cam
SOIC small outline integrated circuit
SOL+ solenoid plus supply (speed control)
SOP standard operating procedure
SOT select on test
SOT small outline transistor
SOW statement of work
SP structural prototype
SPA Society for the Prevention of Acronyms
SPA software process assurance
SPB software prototyping board
SPD short protected driver
SPI serial peripheral interface
SPIP software constructed profile ignition pickup (PIP)
SP.IMAGE SPOUT image (low data rate distributorless ignition system)
SPC statistical process control
SPMP system/software project management plan
SPMT systems program module team
SPS Motorola Semiconductor Products Sector
SPS switching power supply
SPS statistical problem solving
SPOUT spark output
SPS shift pattern select
SPST single pole single throw
SQA software quality assurance
SQAP software/system quality assurance plan
SQL standard query language
SQSER structural program module team
SQSER section QSER
SREA supplier requested engineering approval
SRI service reminder indicator
SRL Scientific Research Laboratory
SRS software requirements specification
SRS start-run-stall
SRT system readiness test
SS 1 shift solenoid No. 1
SS 2 shift solenoid No. 2
SS 3 shift solenoid No. 3
SS 3-L shift solenoid No. 3 linear mode
SSC shared status channel
SSDP subcontractor software development plan
SSHX shift solenoid (high side driver)
SSPOD six serial/parallel output driver
SSPS speed sensitive power steering
SSR solid state relay
SSVM1 shift solenoid valve monitor 1
SSVM2 shift solenoid valve monitor 2
ST ST scan tool
STA supplier technical assistance
STAR self test automated readout
STASNS stator sense
STB start training build
STB symbol table file
STD state transition diagram - teamwork
STI self test input
STN super twisted nematic
STO self test output
STP standard temperature and pressure
SVC Small and Medium Car Vehicle Centre (was VC1)
SVDD switched VDD
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SVE Special Vehicle Engineering
SVO Special Vehicle Operations
SVP please
SVVP software/system validation & verification plan
SW software
SWB short wheel base
SWCC switching constant driver
SWDV software design verification

T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T

T50D manual 5spd transmission w/overdrive (RWD)

TAB tape automated bonding
TAB AIRB thermactor air bypass (AM-1) (secondary air inject. bypass)
TAD AIRD thermactor air divertor (AM-2) ( " " diverter)
TAE Transmission and Axle Engineering
TACH tachometer
TAM training analysis matrix
TAPME Transmission and Axle Product Manufacturing Engineering
TAPW traction assist pulse width
TAR throttle angle rate
TAS traction assist systems
TASE Thermal Aerodynamic System Engineering
TAT turn around time
TB TB throttle body
TBA to be advised
TBI throttle body injection
TBD to be determined
TC temperature coefficient
TC theme confirmation
TC time constant
TC traction control
TC turbocharged
TCA test calibration assembly
TCC torque convertor clutch
TCCH torque convertor clutch high impedance solenoid
TCCL torque convertor clutch low impedance solenoid
TCCPM torque convertor clutch pressure monitor
TCCS torque convertor clutch solenoid
TCE thermal coefficient of expansion
TCIL transmission control indicator light
TCM TCM transmission control module
TCP temperature compensated pump
TCPW traction control pulsewidth (modulated output)
TCS traction control system
TCS transmission control switch
TCS turbocharger control solenoid
TCU throttle control unit
TD theme decision
TDC top dead centre
TEFI turbo electronic fuel injection
TEG truck engine governor
TER travel expense report
TFI DI thick film integrated (distributor ignition)
TFL&E tooling facilities launch & engineering
TFT thick film technology
TFT transmission fluid temperature
TGR things gone right
TGS top gear switch
TGW things gone wrong
THERM thermostat
THG test harness generator
THS transmission hydraulic switch
THS 3/2 transmission hydraulic switch - 3rd/2nd gear
THS 4/3 transmission hydraulic switch - 4th/3rd gear
TIM task implementation module
TIS time in service
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TK throttle kicker
TKA3 TK ATX 3spd transmission (FWD)
TKICK throttle kicker
TKM4 TK manual 4spd transmission (FWD)
TKM5 TK manual 5spd transmission (FWD)
TKS throttle kicker switch/solenoid
TLA three letter acronym
TLEV transitional low emissions vehicle

TM tripminder
TMAP time shared map
TN twisted nematic
TNI trouble not indicated/identified
TNODE transmitting node
TO Truck Operations
TOC table of contents
TOC theory of constraints
TOPS team oriented problem solving
TOT transmission oil temperature input
TP throttle position
TP&S Technology Planning and support
TPC throttle plate control
TPCD thermactor pump clutch disconnect
TPOUT throttle position output to governor module
TPS throttle position sensor
TPU time processor unit (Motorola)
TPWP total program work plan
TQE total quality excellence
TQCTL torque control
TQM total quality management
TRD transmission range drive
TPR tank pressure sensor
TPT throughput time
TR transmission range
TRV Technology Review Center
TRIC transmission interface controller
TROD transmission range low
TRR transmission range reverse
TRS transmission range selector
TSAD two speed accessory drive
TSB technical service bulletin
TSD TRD transmission select switch drive (trans. range drive)
TSE transmission calculation feature
TSL technical service letter
TSL TRL transmission select switch drive (trans. range low)
TSN PNP transmission select switch neutral (park/neutral switch)
TSOD TROD transmission select switch overdrive (trans. range o/drive)
TSP throttle position solenoid
TSR TRR transmission select switch reverse (trans. range reverse)
TSS transmission shaft speed
TSS turbine speed sensor - used CD4E transmission
TTFN ta ta for now
TTL transistor transistor logic
TTS transmission temperature switch/sensor
TUT task unit test
TVC throttle valve control (AXOD-E)
TVC Truck Vehicle Centre (was VC4/5)
TVP throttle valve position
TVPS throttle valve position switch
TVRSB IC triple variable reluctance sensor buffer IC
TWC three way catalyst
TWC+OC TWC+OC three way catalyst + oxidation catalytic convertor
TXV thermal expansion valve (A/C systems)
U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U
U/CAT unregulated catalyst
UART universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter
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UAW United Auto Workers
UBTEMP underbody temperature
UCC usage condition code
UCL upper control limit
UESC universal electronic spark control
UEGO universal EGO sensor
UIM universal ignition module
UIS Unix Internet server
ULEV ultra low emissions vehicle
ULS Unix/universal LAN server
UMB upper memory block
UPOD universal power output driver
UPS uninterruptable power supply
URD user request document
URL universal resource locator/location
URR universal repair rate
USA United States of America
USP ultimate service provider
UTC universal time constant?
UV ultra violet
V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V
VA/VE value analysis / value engineering
VAC voltage alternating current
VAF VAF volumetric air flow
VAFS vane air flow sensor
VAG Volkswagen Audi Gesellschaft
VAN vehicle area network
VAPS variable assist power steering
VAT vane air temperature
VAVE value added vehicle engineering
VBATT battery voltage
VC Vehicle Center
VCA Ford Small and Medium Vehicle Center
VCA vehicle certification agency
VCAL calibration voltage - internal input
VC vehicle center
VCC module operating voltage
VCR vehicle concern report
VCRM variable control relay module
VCT variable camshaft timing
VCU vehicle control unit
VDA Verband Der Automobilindustrie
VDC voltage direct current
VDE variable displacement engine
VDR vehicle data recorder
VDS vehicle design specifications
VDU visual display unit
VECTOR vehicle electrical/control architecture
VEESE Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Engineering
VEO Vehicle Engineering Office

VER vehicle evaluation rating

VESA Video & Electrical Standards Association
VF vacuum fluorescent
VFS variable force solenoid
VGT variable geometry turbo (diesel)
VHSIC very high speed integrated circuits
VID vehicle identification (block)
VIN input voltage
VIN signal operating voltage
VIN vehicle identification number
VIP vehicle in progress (EOL electronic diagnostics)
VLCM variable load control module
VLSI very large scale integration
VM vane meter
VMM vehicle maintenance monitor
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VMS VAX management system
VMV-CC vapour management control valve - constant current
VOB versioned object base (ClearCase)
VOC voice of the customer
VOC volatile organic compounds
VMV vapour management valve
VOM volt-ohm meter
VOUT output voltage
VP vice president
VPAT vehicle PAT
VPC Vehicle Product Center
VPDM Visteon product data management
VPDS Visteon product development systems
VPMT vehicle PMT
VPP voltage peak to peak
VPS valve position sense (diesel)
VPST vehicle PST
VPWR power supply voltage
VQR vehicle quality review
VR voluntary redundancy
VRAM virtual RAM
VRC vehicle ride control
VRCM VCRM variable speed fan control module
VRD vehicle regulation document
VREF voltage reference
VRF cross reference file for RCON 5.x
VRIS variable resonance induction system
VRS CKP variable reluctance crankshaft sensor (crankshaft posn.)
VRS+ variable reluctance crankshaft sensor + signal
VRS- variable reluctance crankshaft sensor - signal
VRSRTN variable reluctance sensor - GROUND
VS virtual storage
VSAD variable speed accessory drive
VSAF variable speed fan
VSAT saturation voltage
VSC vehicle speed control
VSCF variable speed cooling fan
VSET set voltage power on
VSF variable speed fan
VSO vehicle speed output
VSPD vehicle speed
VSS VSS vehicle speed sensor
VSS Diff+ vehicle speed sensor - differential input, plus
VSS Diff- vehicle speed sensor - differential input, minus
VSS-H vehicle speed sensor (hall effect)
VSS-V vehicle speed sensor (variable reluctance)
VSSBUF vehicle speed sensor (buffered)
VTP voluntary termination plan
VV variable venturi carburetor
VVC variable voltage choke
VVT variable valve timing

W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W
WAC WOT A/C cutoff
WAN wide area network
WBS work breakdown structure
WCC warranty component classification
WCM wiper control module
WCP world class process (formerly WCT)
WCR world customer requirements corporate document
WCT world class timing (superseded by WCP)
WDR world class design requirements corporate document
WERS worldwide engineering release system
WET western European time
WH work horse
WHQ World Head Quarters
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WISE worldwide integrated standards for engineering
WOT WOT wide open throttle
WOTS WOT switch
WRA warranty responsible area
WRAP warranty reduction action plan
WU-OCC warm up oxidation catalytic converter
WU-TWC warm up three way catalytic converter
WSL wait to start light
WU-OC warm-up oxidation catalyst
WU-TWC warm-up three way catalytic converter
WVTA whole vehicle type approval
WW world wide
WWW world wide web

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
XCOFF extended common output file format
XCV transceiver (transmitter-receiver)
XMS extended memory specification
XMT transmit
XRF VECTOR assembler cross reference
XTAL crystal
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Y2K year two thousand

YIS years in service
YTD year to date
Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z
ZEV zero emissions vehicle
ZIF zero insertion force socket

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