Guardian_Bob Report post Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) So there's a great post with a lot of information here: http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/6816-useful-information-for-all-new-forum-users/ That said, I know this would have helped me out about a week ago. An acronym decoder chart: (Hover over an acronym for the definition.)AC - Air Conditioning (Just in case)ACC - Adaptive Cruise ControlANC - Active Noise CancelingBLIS - Blind Spot Information SystemBTU - British Thermal UnitCVT - Continuously Variable TransmissionDTE - Distance to EmptyDWB - Driving Without BrakesET - Engineering Test (Mode)EV -Electric Vehicle (Mode)EV+ - Electric Vehicle Plus (Mode)eCVT - Electronic Continuously Variable TransmissionFFH - Ford Fusion HybridGPS - Global Positioning System (Just in case)HVAC - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (Just in case)HVB - High Voltage BatteryHyTi - Hybrid TitaniumICE - Internal Combustion EnginekWh - Kilowatt HoursMFT - MyFord TouchMPG - Miles Per Gallon (Just in case)MPH - Miles Per Hour (Just in case)OEM - Original Equipment ManufactureP&G - Pulse and GlidePTO - Part Throttle OperationPTO - Power Take-Off (Tractors usually)RPM - Revolutions Per Minute (Just in case)RTFM - Read The Manual (The F is silent)SCV - Speed Controlled VolumeSOC - State of ChargeTCH - Toyota Camry HybridTSB - Technical Service BulletinsYMMV - Your Mileage May VaryFeel free to state any that I missed/correct me and I'll add to/fix this list. Edited June 6, 2013 by Guardian_Bob 6 hybridbear, TomCinMI, B25Nut and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuzzi Report post Posted June 5, 2013 A common acronym in the Harley forums for those who work on their own bikes. RTFM - Read the F-in Manual :read: or just RTM 1 TomCinMI reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guardian_Bob Report post Posted June 5, 2013 A common acronym in the Harley forums for those who work on their own bikes. RTFM - Read the F-in Manual :read: or just RTM I was trying to keep the list to ones I've seen here a lot, but sure, there you go. 1 kuzzi reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fusionTX Report post Posted June 6, 2013 Great idea Guardian_Bob, but instead of a tooltip, wouldn't it be easier for users if you just write out what each acronym means?On my ipad, there is no mouse to hover over an item. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acdii Report post Posted June 6, 2013 Might want to edit DWB to say brakes instead of breaks. I dont want nuttin broken IYKWIM 1 TomCinMI reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guardian_Bob Report post Posted June 6, 2013 Great idea Guardian_Bob, but instead of a tooltip, wouldn't it be easier for users if you just write out what each acronym means?On my ipad, there is no mouse to hover over an item. I really wanted a table but the forums won't do that. I used the acronym tag so people could copy and paste, but I can duplicate the meaning so you don't have to hover over. Might want to edit DWB to say brakes instead of breaks. I dont want nuttin broken IYKWIM Thanks, I've corrected that misspeeling multiple times. My fingers don't do well with homonyms. 2 fusionTX and TomCinMI reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acdii Report post Posted June 6, 2013 (edited) Oh no, now you went and did it. manomanom, do do dododomanomanom, do do do do Edited June 6, 2013 by acdii Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedLdr1 Report post Posted June 6, 2013 Here is a batch of acronyms, or initialisms to be technically correct, that we assembled on the C-Max forum. Some are very common others are a bit more arcane...to say the least! Hopefully this will help out anyone scratching their head trying to decode a unknown alphabet soup post...:D ABS - Anti-Lock Brake SystemACC - Automatic Climate ControlAKI - Anti-Knock Index (Octane rating method used in U.S.)APP - Accelerator Pedal PositionAPPS - Acceleration Pedal Position SensorARB - Air Resource BoardATDC - After Top Dead CenterBARO - Barometric PressureBECM - Battery Energy Control ModuleBEV - Battery Electric VehicleBPO - Battery Power OffBPP - Brake Pedal PositionBPPS – Brake Pedal Position Sensor (master cylinder pressure)BSCM – Brake System Control ModuleBTDC - Before Top Dead CenterCAFE - Corporate Average Fuel EconomyCAN - Controller Area NetworkCARB- California Air Resource BoardCC - Cruise ControlCCA - Cold Cranking Amps @ 0 degrees FCCM - Comprehensive Component MonitorCEL - Check Engine LightCHT - Cylinder Head TemperatureCKP - Crankshaft PositionCL - Closed LoopCMP - Camshaft PositionCO - Carbon MonoxideCO2 - Carbon DioxideCOP - Coil On PlugCT - Closed ThrottleCTO - Clean Tach OutputDC - 1. Direct Current 2. Duty CycleDFSO - Deceleration Fuel Shut-OffDLC - Data Link ConnectorDMM - Digital MultimeterDRI - Deposit Resistant InjectorDRL - Daytime Running LightsDTC - Diagnostic Trouble CodeDTE - Distance To EmptyE10 - 10% ethanol, 90% gasolineE15 - 15% ethanol, 85% gasolineECE - External Combuston EngineECM – Engine / Electronic Control ModuleECT - Engine Coolant TemperatureECU - Engine Control UnitEEC - Electronic Engine ControlEEGR - Electric Exhaust Gas RecirculationEEPROM - Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only MemoryEGR - Exhaust Gas RecirculationEPA - Environmental Protection AgencyETB - Electronic Throttle BodyETC - Electronic Throttle ControlETM - Engineering Test ModeEV - Electric Vehicle (NOTE - Ford uses an additional "EV+" which is best described as an enhanced/GPS associated forced EV mode, please see Manual)EVAP - Evaporative EmissionFAOS - Fore-Aft Oxygen SensorFC - Fan ControlFCDIM - Front Control/Display Interface Module (4.2" or 8" center LCD display)FE - Fuel Efficiency / Fuel EconomyFEPS - Flash EEPROM Programming SignalFLI - Fuel Level InputFMEM - Failure Mode Effects ManagementFP - Fuel PumpFTP - Fuel Tank PressureGCU - Generator Control UnitGPM - 1. Grams per Mile 2. Gallons per MinuteGVW - Gross Vehicle WeightHC - HydrocarbonHEV - Hybrid Electric VehicleHID - High Intensity DischargeHO2S - Heated Oxygen SensorHPCU - Hybrid Power Control UnitIAT - Intake Air TemperatureICE - Internal Combustion Engine.IDS - Integrated Diagnostic SystemIPC - 1. Instrument Panel Cluster 2. Independent Plausibility CheckerISO - International Standards OrganizationKAM - Keep Alive MemoryKm/h - Kilometers per HourKOEO - Key On Engine OffKOER - Key On Engine RunningkPa - KilopascalKS - Knock SensorLEV - Low Emissions VehicleLIPO - Lithium Polymer BatteryLOS - Limited Operating StrategyLRR - Low Rolling-Resistance (tires)MAF - Mass Air FlowMAP - Manifold Absolute PressureMECS - Motor Electronics Cooling SystemMFF - Misfire Freeze FrameMFM - My Ford Mobile MFT - My Ford Touch MIL - Malfunction Indicator LightMRFS - Mechanical Returnless Fuel SystemN - NitrogenNOX - Nitrogen OxideNVRAM - Non-Volatile Random Access MemoryOASIS - On-line Automotive Service Information SystemOBD - On Board Diagnotics, for example, your Avg or Instant MPG, Trip1/Trip2OC - Oxidation Catalytic ConverterOCI - Oil Change IntervalOEM - Original Equipment ManufacturerOHC - Overhead CamshaftOSC - Output State ControlOSR - On Board System ReadinessP&G - Pulse and Glide. PCM - Powertrain Control ModulePCV - Positive Crankcase VentilationPHEV - Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle (as in the C-Max or Fusion Energi)PID - Parameter IdentificationPIP - Profile Ignition PickupPPM - Parts Per MillionPRNDL – Transmission Range SensorPSCM - Power Steering Control ModulePTS - Professional Technician SocietyPWM - Pulse Width ModulatedPZEV - Partial Zero Emission VehicleRAM - Random Access MemoryRCM - Restraints Control ModuleROM - Read-Only MemoryRPM - Revolutions per MinuteRWD - Rear-Wheel DriveSAE - Society of Automotive EngineersSC – Speed ControlSOBDMC - Secondary On Board Diagnostic ModuleSOC - State of Charge (HEV battery level)SULEV-II - Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicles-IISSM - Special Service MessageTAC - Throttle Actuator ControlTACM - Throttle Actuator Control MotorTB - Throttle BodyTCM – Transmission Control ModuleTDC - Top Dead CenterTMK - Tire Mobility KitTP - Throttle PositionTPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemTR - Transmission RangeTRID - Transmission IdentificationTSB - Technical Service BulletinULEV - Ultra Low Emissions VehicleUOA - Used Oil AnalysisVCM - Vehicle Communication ModuleVCT - Variable Camshaft TimingVECI - Vehicle Emission Control InformationVID - Vehicle IdentificationVIN - Vehicle Identification NumberVSC - Vehicle System ControllerVSS - Vehicle Speed SensorWOT - Wide Open Throttle 3 TomCinMI, GrySql and acdii reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedLdr1 Report post Posted June 6, 2013 (edited) Duplicate Post ... I'll blame it KBS... As in Keyboard Bounce Syndrome...:D Edited June 6, 2013 by RedLdr1 1 acdii reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gkinla Report post Posted June 8, 2013 Don't you just love TLA'S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neod192 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 BS - Battery Saver message on MFT :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff_h Report post Posted June 11, 2013 Duplicate Post ... I'll blame it KBS... As in Keyboard Bounce Syndrome...:D I also work in IT and one of the common ones we have is 'PICNIC' (Problem In Chair, Not In Computer) 4 GrySql, acdii, hybridbear and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fastronaut Report post Posted June 11, 2013 I also work in IT and one of the common ones we have is 'PICNIC' (Problem In Chair, Not In Computer)We used to refer to that as having bad "wetware". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corncobs Report post Posted June 11, 2013 I also work in IT and one of the common ones we have is 'PICNIC' (Problem In Chair, Not In Computer)I like that one a lot and it will be used for sure. Cool thanks for sharing. 1 hybridbear reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acdii Report post Posted June 11, 2013 I also work in IT and one of the common ones we have is 'PICNIC' (Problem In Chair, Not In Computer)OH! You mean Layer 8! 1 jeff_h reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomCinMI Report post Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) I like acronyms/initialisms as much as the next one, + appreciate the lists, above--but I'd hope that most of us are OK with striking a reasonable balance (i.e., KISS :-) . This stuff can be overdone in both directions, & an objective shouldn't be to be too "cute", let alone cryptic. FUBAR & SNAFU ® U.S. Navy Edited June 18, 2014 by TomCinMI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KLH Report post Posted June 23, 2014 BSFC = Brake Specific Fuel Consumption 1 hybridbear reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra348 Report post Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) I also work in IT and one of the common ones we have is 'PICNIC' (Problem In Chair, Not In Computer)Retired IT ... we used EBCAK - Error Between Chair And Keyboard Then again, Field Support calling from customers location - DUH (Dumb User Here) Edited October 18, 2014 by Cobra348 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoomerGer Report post Posted October 18, 2014 You left out BFD! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acdii Report post Posted October 21, 2014 Those who know IP stack. Layer 8 1 Hybrider reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites