ACRONYM LIST

Engine Management, Electronics, Computers,Automotive Industry and general Ford/Visteon.

Compiled By Graham Snow

First issued - 26th June 1984Last changed - 22nd May 2000

2083 Entries * If this list fails try "Ford Speak" on the Intranet: http://www.ctis.ford.com/ford_speak/

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* Ford acronyms are listed here, alphabetically, along with indented, applicable, SAE J1930 recommendations (June 1993).

* Saved this list in case access is lost when JLR is separated - DWR

ACRONYM SAE DEFINITION (SAE definitions in brackets)================================================================================

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/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 AAT ambient air temperature ABI applicable binary interface ABS affordable business structures ABS anti-locking braking system ABS/TC anti-locking braking system/traction control assist module ABV air bypass valve (ISC) 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 chan. on expander chip) ACL acceleration (output for ride control module) ACL aircleaner ACON A/C on 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 ACSG Automotive Consumer Services Group 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 conditioning/heater function select AHFSS air conditioning/heater function select switch AI artificial intelligence AIA Automotive Industry Action Group 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 AP attribute prototype APAO Asia Pacific Automotive Operations APEHC alternator powered electrically heated catalyst APCM auxiliary powertrain control module APCO Automotive Protection Corporation 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 parameter limitation) 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 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 ASM automatic shift manual transmission ASP application service provider 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&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 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 Motoren Werke AG 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 BST British summer time 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

C3P CAD/CAM/CAE/PIM! C4DE CDW ATX 4spd transmission with 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 CANMN purge monitor 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 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 competitive 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 CCP CAN calibration protocol 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 CHMSL center high mounted stop lamp 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) 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 CMCV charge motion control valve (IMRC) 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 craftsmanship 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 - processor 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 corporate reliability data system CREL code release documentation 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 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) CVVT continuously variable valve timing

CY calendar year

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 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 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 DYNPW dynamic fuel

E-TRANS any electronically controlled transmission

E40D electronically controlled four speed overdrive transmission EABI embedded applicable binary interface EADTS evaporator air discharge temperature sensor 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 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 ELM engineering labor management 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 ENGT engine temperature 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

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 Environmental and Safety Engineering ESO engineering sign off ESO engine shut off solenoid ESP electronic stability programme ESP extended service plan ESR executive salary roll (SG 16 and above) ESS electronic shift scheduling ESS engineering subsystem specification EST eastern standard time 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 gauge ETIL engine temperature indicator light ETL Experimental Test Laboratory. (Dunton) ETM electronic throttle monitor ETS Energy Transformation Systems (Visteon) 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 EVC electronic valve control 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 EWP electric water pump EXTINT external interrupt

F/R forward/reverse F&T facilities and tooling FAC Ford Aerospace Corporation FAC/LIB VECTOR strategy library source/processed FACE four cylinder AICE chip FACT Ford automotive control terminology FADPT adaptive fuel 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 FLINP fuel level input processing 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?) 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 FTRAN transient fuel 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

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 GMT Greenwich mean time 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 requisition 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 GSM global system for mobile communication 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

HAL HAL 9000 HBCC host bus controller chip HBOO handbrake on/off HBR high blower relay HBS hardware back up system HBV heater blower voltage HC high compression HC hydrocarbons HCC hybrid chip carrier HCCI homogeneous charge compression ignition (petrol) 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) HDI high (pressure) direct injection (Peugeot 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 HEV hybrid electric vehicle HFC high fan control HFC hydrogen fuel cell HFTA Henry Ford technology award 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/O bidirectional channel I4 in-line 4 cylinder engine IA intake air IA idle service adjust IAC BPA idle air control bypass air IACT integrated air charge temperature sensor IAIS integrated 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 IBC Isuzu British Corporation 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 INFCT inferred catalyst temperature INJ1 injector bank #1 or injector #1

INJ2 injector bank #2 or injector #2 INJn injector bank #n or injector #n INJTM injector timing 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 ISA integrated starter alternator ISG integrated starter generator 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 ISYNC injector synchronization IT instruction transfer ITE integrated test environment ITS idle tracking switch ITS information technology security encryption criteria ITS Intelligent Transportation Systems (Visteon) 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

J1 job 1 JDI just do it! JIT just in time JWC Joint Works Committee

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 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

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 LSM large scale modeling environment LSO low speed output LSR long/short runner control (IMCC) LSSI low speed serial input LSSO low speed serial output 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

M15 fuel containing 15% methanol M/T manual transmission (RWD) M5R2 manual 5 speed 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 impedance 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 MFC medium (or mid) speed gain control 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 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 MSF medium speed fan 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/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 NHSTA 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) NVH noise, vibration, harshness NVM non volatile memory NVRAM NVRAM nonvolatile random access memory NVQS new vehicle quality survey

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 OEE overall equipment effectiveness 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 OLFUL open loop fuel 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/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 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) 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 PPTS part pricing and tracking system (Visteon) 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 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

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/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 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 RV recreational vehicle RVP Reid vapour pressure RVT Research & Vehicle Technology (was AVT) RVU ROM verification unit RWD rear wheel drive RWM read/write memory

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 SBW shift by wire (transmissions) SC significant characteristic(s) SC super coupe 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 SCPPD SCP PID's SCR software change request (Mazda) SCR supplemental compensation roll (SG 11-12) SCS speed control serve SCSI small computer system interface SCV swirl control valve 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 SMMT Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders SMO EEC-IV module - non NAAO use (overseas) 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 SPKIO spark I/O processing 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 SULEV super ultra low emissions vehicle SUT system under test SVC Small and Medium Car Vehicle Centre (was VC1) SVDD switched VDD 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

T50D manual 5spd transmission w/overdrive (RWD)

TAB tape automated bonding TAB AIRB thermactor air bypass (AM-1) (secondary air inject. bypass) TAB tool adaptor board TACH tachometer TAD AIRD thermactor air divertor (AM-2) (2ndary air inject. diverter) TAE Transmission and Axle Engineering 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 TDC transmission diagnostic calculations 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 TFM transmission failure management 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 TID transmission input diagnostics TIM task implementation module

TIM traction inverter module TIS time in service 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 TOD transmission output diagnostics 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/CAT unregulated catalyst UART universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter 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

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 VICI Volvo in cylinder injection 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 (air) meter VMM vehicle maintenance monitor 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) VPS Visteon pricing system 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 VWP viscous water pump

WAC WOT A/C cutoff WAN wide area network WAP wireless application protocol 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 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

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

Y2K year two thousand YIS years in service YTD year to date

ZEV zero emissions vehicle ZIF zero insertion force socket