Acronym decoder

[Guardian_Bob]

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 June 6, 2013 by Guardian_Bob

[kuzzi]

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

[Guardian_Bob]

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.

[fusionTX]

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.

[acdii]

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

[Guardian_Bob]

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.

[acdii]

Oh no, now you went and did it.

 

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Edited June 6, 2013 by acdii

[RedLdr1]

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

[RedLdr1]

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

Edited June 6, 2013 by RedLdr1

[gkinla]

Don't you just love TLA'S.

[neod192]

BS - Battery Saver message on MFT :)

[jeff_h]

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)

[Fastronaut]

 

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".

[corncobs]

 

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.

[acdii]

 

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!

[TomCinMI]

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

[KLH]

BSFC = Brake Specific Fuel Consumption

[Cobra348]

 

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

[BoomerGer]

You left out BFD!

[acdii]

Those who know IP stack.

 

Layer 8