Jus-A-CMax Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) Just a suggestion.... I am pretty techie but even I am having a real hard time breaking down some of the acronyms used in the hybrid car forum postings, both here and some other sites. Trying to find a breakdown of one of these is just a nightmare - try finding the acnonym for "MFT" and see what a huge list it brings up - not even relevant to what we are talking about here. So to help, I have started this thread and will be adding acronyms as I and others come across them. ABS - Anti-Lock Brake SystemABS - Antilock Braking SystemACC - Automatic Climate ControlACCM - Air Conditioning Control ModuleACM - Audio Control ModuleAKI - Anti-Knock Index (Octane rating method used in U.S.)APP - Accelerator Pedal PositionAPPS - Acceleration Pedal Position SensorARB - Air Resource BoardARSC - Advancetrac With Roll Stability ControlATDC - 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 OutputCVT - Continuously Variable TransmissionDC - 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 AgencyESC - Electronic Stability ControlETB - 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. Technique used to speed (pulse) a hybrid car to a certain speed and then back off the acceleration and let the car coast (glide). The idea behind this is to utilize the hybrid engine design that shuts off the ICE in the glide phase to save fuel.PCM - Powertrain Control ModulePCV - Positive Crankcase VentilationPHEV - Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle (as in the C-Max 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 MinuteRSC - Roll Stability ControlRWD - 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 So if you know an acronym not on this list, please post it in this thread and I will update this #1 post to make it easier for everyone to understand what we are talking about. Edited October 27, 2013 by Jus-A-CMax GreenChicago, CNCGeek and ptjones 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkraider Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 MFM= My Ford MobileMFT= My Ford Touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfruth Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 EV = electric vehicleEV+ = ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkraider Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 EV+ really only has meaning to Ford vehicles currently. It is a mode where the car learns frequent destinations such as home or work and then enables a special mode where I allows slightly more battery power because it knows you're getting close to stopping. Ford calls it EV+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roninsd Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 More useful for the Energi, I think, but it's still kind of cool having it on the hybrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted January 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Updated, thanks and lets keep 'em coming. Adair 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLdr1 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Not all of these are "hybrid" only acronyms but they tend to get get tossed around a lot...SOC - State of Charge (HEV battery level)HEV - Hybrid Electric VehicleCEL - Check Engine LightMIL - Malfunction Indicator LightACC - Automatic Climate ControlABS - Antilock Braking SystemDRL - Daytime Running LightsE10 - 10% ethanol, 90% gasolineE15 - 15% ethanol, 85% gasolineECU - Engine Control UnitHPCU - Hybrid Power Control UnitCC - Cruise ControlFE - Fuel EconomyHID - High Intensity DischargeLIPO - Lithium Polymer BatteryTPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemTMK - Tire Mobility KitECM – Engine / Electronic Control Module Jus-A-CMax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrelld Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Good thread IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted January 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Added. Thx RedLdr1 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoBro2 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Technically, these are all initialisms, not acronyms. Acronyms are initial abbreviations that can be pronounced as words, like SCUBA, NASA, RADAR and others. That being said, here are some more generic automotive ones to throw into the pile: OCI = Oil Change IntervalOEM = Original Equipment ManufacturerUOA = Used Oil AnalysisAKI = Anti-Knock Index (Octane rating method used in U.S.) GUZZI 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Updated, thanks for the clarification :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I'm surprised this one hasn't been added yet: PHEV - Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle (as in the C-Max Energi) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWBarrett Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 LRR = Low Rolling-Resistance (tires) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Added. Thanks MikeB and PWBarrett :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-MAX Hybrid Guide Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Topic pinned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adair Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Topic pinned!OK, gotta ask...........what does that mean? Pinterest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWBarrett Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 No, that means that if you go to the top-level page of that section of the forum, you will see that topic "pinned" to the top of the list, rather than having to dig for it:http://fordcmaxhybridforum.com/index.php?/forum/3-lounge/ RachelnLa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roninsd Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 I bet Pinterest has something on knitting a cover for the steering wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWBarrett Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 http://pinterest.com/pin/219620919299837468/ LOL pomtrey and roninsd 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 http://pinterest.com/pin/219620919299837468/ LOL :wub2: gotta get me that steering wheel cover....on 2nd thoughts :redcard: I had no idea what pinterest was till now :) roninsd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomtrey Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) hahaha!!!! Edited February 2, 2013 by pomtrey Ryan McEachern 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roninsd Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 I guess I'm ahead of my time! Maybe some of us in CA could get together for a Sunday afternoon of arts & crafts, creating festive "clothing" for the various parts of our cars! Ryan McEachern and GUZZI 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missyopu Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Great thread ! Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wab Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 ECE External Combuston Engine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ECE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted March 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Added. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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