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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 Control
  • ANC - Active Noise Canceling
  • BLIS - Blind Spot Information System
  • BTU - British Thermal Unit
  • CVT - Continuously Variable Transmission
  • DTE - Distance to Empty
  • DWB - Driving Without Brakes
  • ET - Engineering Test (Mode)
  • EV -Electric Vehicle (Mode)
  • EV+ - Electric Vehicle Plus (Mode)
  • eCVT - Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission
  • FFH - Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • GPS - Global Positioning System (Just in case)
  • HVAC - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (Just in case)
  • HVB - High Voltage Battery
  • HyTi - Hybrid Titanium
  • ICE - Internal Combustion Engine
  • kWh - Kilowatt Hours
  • MFT - MyFord Touch
  • MPG - Miles Per Gallon (Just in case)
  • MPH - Miles Per Hour (Just in case)
  • OEM - Original Equipment Manufacture
  • P&G - Pulse and Glide
  • PTO - Part Throttle Operation
  • PTO - Power Take-Off (Tractors usually)
  • RPM - Revolutions Per Minute (Just in case)
  • RTFM - Read The Manual (The F is silent)
  • SCV - Speed Controlled Volume
  • SOC - State of Charge
  • TCH - Toyota Camry Hybrid
  • TSB - Technical Service Bulletins
  • YMMV - Your Mileage May Vary

Feel free to state any that I missed/correct me and I'll add to/fix this list.

Edited by Guardian_Bob

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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

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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.

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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.

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Might want to edit DWB to say brakes instead of breaks. I dont want nuttin broken IYKWIM

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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.

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Oh no, now you went and did it.

 

manomanom, do do dododo

manomanom, do do do do

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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 System
ACC - Automatic Climate Control
AKI - Anti-Knock Index (Octane rating method used in U.S.)
APP - Accelerator Pedal Position
APPS - Acceleration Pedal Position Sensor
ARB - Air Resource Board
ATDC - After Top Dead Center
BARO - Barometric Pressure
BECM - Battery Energy Control Module
BEV - Battery Electric Vehicle
BPO - Battery Power Off
BPP - Brake Pedal Position
BPPS – Brake Pedal Position Sensor (master cylinder pressure)
BSCM – Brake System Control Module
BTDC - Before Top Dead Center
CAFE - Corporate Average Fuel Economy
CAN - Controller Area Network
CARB- California Air Resource Board
CC - Cruise Control
CCA - Cold Cranking Amps @ 0 degrees F
CCM - Comprehensive Component Monitor
CEL - Check Engine Light
CHT - Cylinder Head Temperature
CKP - Crankshaft Position
CL - Closed Loop
CMP - Camshaft Position
CO - Carbon Monoxide
CO2 - Carbon Dioxide
COP - Coil On Plug
CT - Closed Throttle
CTO - Clean Tach Output
DC - 1. Direct Current 2. Duty Cycle
DFSO - Deceleration Fuel Shut-Off
DLC - Data Link Connector
DMM - Digital Multimeter
DRI - Deposit Resistant Injector
DRL - Daytime Running Lights
DTC - Diagnostic Trouble Code
DTE - Distance To Empty
E10 - 10% ethanol, 90% gasoline
E15 - 15% ethanol, 85% gasoline
ECE - External Combuston Engine
ECM – Engine / Electronic Control Module
ECT - Engine Coolant Temperature
ECU - Engine Control Unit
EEC - Electronic Engine Control
EEGR - Electric Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EEPROM - Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
EGR - Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
ETB - Electronic Throttle Body
ETC - Electronic Throttle Control
ETM - Engineering Test Mode
EV - 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 Emission
FAOS - Fore-Aft Oxygen Sensor
FC - Fan Control
FCDIM - Front Control/Display Interface Module (4.2" or 8" center LCD display)
FE - Fuel Efficiency / Fuel Economy
FEPS - Flash EEPROM Programming Signal
FLI - Fuel Level Input
FMEM - Failure Mode Effects Management
FP - Fuel Pump
FTP - Fuel Tank Pressure
GCU - Generator Control Unit
GPM - 1. Grams per Mile 2. Gallons per Minute
GVW - Gross Vehicle Weight
HC - Hydrocarbon
HEV - Hybrid Electric Vehicle
HID - High Intensity Discharge
HO2S - Heated Oxygen Sensor
HPCU - Hybrid Power Control Unit
IAT - Intake Air Temperature
ICE - Internal Combustion Engine.
IDS - Integrated Diagnostic System
IPC - 1. Instrument Panel Cluster 2. Independent Plausibility Checker
ISO - International Standards Organization
KAM - Keep Alive Memory
Km/h - Kilometers per Hour
KOEO - Key On Engine Off
KOER - Key On Engine Running
kPa - Kilopascal
KS - Knock Sensor
LEV - Low Emissions Vehicle
LIPO - Lithium Polymer Battery
LOS - Limited Operating Strategy
LRR - Low Rolling-Resistance (tires)
MAF - Mass Air Flow
MAP - Manifold Absolute Pressure
MECS - Motor Electronics Cooling System
MFF - Misfire Freeze Frame
MFM - My Ford Mobile
MFT - My Ford Touch
MIL - Malfunction Indicator Light
MRFS - Mechanical Returnless Fuel System
N - Nitrogen
NOX - Nitrogen Oxide
NVRAM - Non-Volatile Random Access Memory
OASIS - On-line Automotive Service Information System
OBD - On Board Diagnotics, for example, your Avg or Instant MPG, Trip1/Trip2
OC - Oxidation Catalytic Converter
OCI - Oil Change Interval
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer
OHC - Overhead Camshaft
OSC - Output State Control
OSR - On Board System Readiness
P&G - Pulse and Glide.
PCM - Powertrain Control Module
PCV - Positive Crankcase Ventilation
PHEV - Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle (as in the C-Max or Fusion Energi)
PID - Parameter Identification
PIP - Profile Ignition Pickup
PPM - Parts Per Million
PRNDL – Transmission Range Sensor
PSCM - Power Steering Control Module
PTS - Professional Technician Society
PWM - Pulse Width Modulated
PZEV - Partial Zero Emission Vehicle
RAM - Random Access Memory
RCM - Restraints Control Module
ROM - Read-Only Memory
RPM - Revolutions per Minute
RWD - Rear-Wheel Drive
SAE - Society of Automotive Engineers
SC – Speed Control
SOBDMC - Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module
SOC - State of Charge (HEV battery level)
SULEV-II - Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicles-II
SSM - Special Service Message
TAC - Throttle Actuator Control
TACM - Throttle Actuator Control Motor
TB - Throttle Body
TCM – Transmission Control Module
TDC - Top Dead Center
TMK - Tire Mobility Kit
TP - Throttle Position
TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring System
TR - Transmission Range
TRID - Transmission Identification
TSB - Technical Service Bulletin
ULEV - Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle
UOA - Used Oil Analysis
VCM - Vehicle Communication Module
VCT - Variable Camshaft Timing
VECI - Vehicle Emission Control Information
VID - Vehicle Identification
VIN - Vehicle Identification Number
VSC - Vehicle System Controller
VSS - Vehicle Speed Sensor
WOT - Wide Open Throttle

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Duplicate Post ... I'll blame it KBS... As in Keyboard Bounce Syndrome...:D

Edited by RedLdr1

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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)

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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".

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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.

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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!

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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 by TomCinMI

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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 by Cobra348

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