Acronyms And Definitions

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NOTE: This acronyms and definitions listing contains technical terms applicable to Ford Motor Company products. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive dictionary of components and their functions. If a detailed description of a particular system or component is desired, refer to the appropriate information within this service information or refer to the appropriate service information article for additional information regarding the specific vehicle being repaired.

AAT: Ambient Air Temperature

ABS: Anti-lock Brake System

A/C: Air Conditioning

APP: Accelerator Pedal Position

A/T: Automatic Transmission

BARO: Barometric Pressure

BPP: Brake Pedal Position

CAC: Charge Air Cooler

CACT: Charge Air Cooler Temperature

CAN: Controller Area Network

CARB: California Air Resources Board

CCM: Comprehensive Component Monitor

CKP: Crankshaft Position

CMP: Camshaft Position

DEF: Diesel Exhaust Fluid

DFSO: Deceleration Fuel Shut Off

DLC: Data Link Connector

DMM: Digital Multimeter

DPF: Diesel Particulate Filter

DTC: Diagnostic Trouble Code

ECT: Engine Coolant Temperature

EEC: Electronic Engine Control

EEPROM: Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory

EGR: Exhaust Gas Recirculation

EGRT: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature

EGT: Exhaust Gas Temperature

EMD: Engine Manufacturer Diagnostics

EMI: Electromagnetic Interference

EOT: Engine Oil Temperature

EP: Exhaust Pressure

FLI: Fuel Level Input

FMEM: Failure Mode Effects Management

FP: Fuel Pump

FRP: Fuel Rail Pressure

FRT: Fuel Rail Temperature

FSS: Fan Speed Sensor

GPCM: Glow Plug Control Module

GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

IAT: Intake Air Temperature

IDS: Integrated Diagnostic System

IFS: Inertia Fuel Shutoff

IM: Inspection Maintenance

ISO: International Standards Organization

KAM: Keep Alive Memory

KAPWR: Keep Alive Power

km/h: Kilometers per hour

KOEO: Key On Engine Off

KOER: Key On Engine Running

kPa: Kilopascal

L: Liter

lb-ft: Pounds of force per foot

MAF: Mass Airflow

MAP: Manifold Absolute Pressure

MIL: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

MPH: Miles Per Hour

NOx: Nitrogen Oxides

OASIS: On-line Automotive Service Information System

OBD: On Board Diagnostics

OC: Oxidation Catalytic Converter

OD: Overdrive

OSC: Output State Control

OSR: On Board System Readiness

PATS: Passive Anti-Theft System

PCM: Powertrain Control Module

PID: Parameter Identification

PTO: Power Take Off

PTS: Professional Technician Society

PWM: Pulse Width Modulation

RAM: Random Access Memory

RFI: Radio Frequency Interference

ROM: Read Only Memory

RPM: Revolutions Per Minute

RTD: Resistance Temperature Detector

SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers

SCR: Selective Catalytic Reduction

TC: Turbocharger

TCM: Transmission Control Module

TSB: Technical Service Bulletin

VCM: Vehicle Communication Module

VECI: Vehicle Emission Control Information

VID: Vehicle Identification

VIN: Vehicle Identification Number

VSS: Vehicle Speed Sensor

WIF: Water In Fuel