DaveofDurham Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 ECE External Combuston Engine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ECE A fine acronym, but what does it have to do with hybrid cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wab Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 The electric motor is a External Combuston Engine, in the C-Max the combustion happens in the ICE.Some of the Combustion for the Energi happens at the electric co power plant. wab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Except theres no combustion that happens in the electric motor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoBro2 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 And there's no combustion that happens at the electric co. power plant if it runs on hydro, geothermal, wind, solar or nuclear power! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceemax71 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Here are acronyms from the Ford C-Max shop manual. Some have already been listed. ABS: Anti-Lock Brake System APP: Accelerator Pedal Position ARB: Air Resource Board ATDC: After Top Dead Center BARO: Barometric Pressure BECM: Battery Energy Control Module BPO: Battery Power Off BPP: Brake Pedal Position BTDC: Before Top Dead Center CAFE: Corporate Average Fuel Economy CAN: Controller Area Network CCM: Comprehensive Component Monitor 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 DTC: Diagnostic Trouble Code ECT: Engine Coolant Temperature 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 EVAP: Evaporative Emission FAOS: Fore-Aft Oxygen Sensor FC: Fan Control 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 HO2S: Heated Oxygen Sensor IAT: Intake Air Temperature IDS: Integrated Diagnostic System IPC: 1. Instrument Panel Cluster 2. Independent Plausibility Checker ISO: International Standards Organization KAM: Keep Alive Memory KOEO: Key On Engine Off KOER: Key On Engine Running Km/h: Kilometers per Hour kPa: Kilopascal KS: Knock Sensor LEV: Low Emissions Vehicle LOS: Limited Operating Strategy MAF: Mass Air Flow MAP: Manifold Absolute Pressure MECS: Motor Electronics Cooling System MFF: Misfire Freeze Frame MIL: Malfunction Indicator Lamp 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 Diagnostics OC: Oxidation Catalytic Converter OHC: Overhead Camshaft OSC: Output State Control OSR: On Board System Readiness PCM: Powertrain Control Module PCV: Positive Crankcase Ventilation PID: Parameter Identification PIP: Profile Ignition Pickup PPM: Parts Per Million 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 SOBDMC: Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module SULEV-II: Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicles-II TAC: Throttle Actuator Control TACM: Throttle Actuator Control Motor TB: Throttle Body TDC: Top Dead Center TP: Throttle Position TR: Transmission Range TRID: Transmission Identification TSB: Technical Service Bulletin ULEV: Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Thanks Ceemax71, I'll add it to the Post #1. Wow, you sure want to make me work... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 APPS – Acceleration Pedal Position SensorBEV - Battery Electric VehicleBPPS – Brake Pedal Position Sensor (master cylinder pressure)BSCM – Brake System Control ModuleCARB: California Air Resource BoardCCA - Cold Cranking Amps @ 0 degrees FDTE - Distance To EmptyETM - Engineering Test ModePRNDL – Transmission Range SensorSC – Speed ControlTCM – Transmission Control ModuleUOA - Used Oil Analysis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Thanks Sparky - all added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdefny Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 You missed one very important one - TLA! It is a Three Letter Acronym for, well, use your imagination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceemax71 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) I just learned a new one: SSM = Special Service Message This is an OASIS communication from Ford to dealers regarding a known issue or a clarification to functionality. Edited April 14, 2013 by ceemax71 JAZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Thanks Ceemax71, added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 FCDIM - Front Control/Display Interface Module (4.2" or 8" center LCD display) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveofDurham Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 FCDIM - Front Control/Display Interface Module (4.2" or 8" center LCD display) Thanks. The "IM" is what was cut off in the photo of the TSB re the software update that may help w some 12v battery issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 FCDIM - Front Control/Display Interface Module (4.2" or 8" center LCD display)Added, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth7721 Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) You forgot RSC (roll stability control) ESC (electronic stability control) and ARSC (Advancetrac With Roll Stability Control) Edited August 1, 2013 by Seth7721 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adair Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 OH MY dOG!!!! My husband would have a stroke over all the acronyms!!!! :headspin: (I, OTOH, love them) :future: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyburn Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Sheesh.....this is like being at work.....it's alphabet soup in here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth7721 Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Oh, I just remembered one more, ACS (Active City Stop). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 CVT = Continuously Variable Transmission Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted October 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Updated :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nvstig8tr Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 As a writer, I was always taught to spell out the acronym and enclose it in parentheses at first use, such as Internal Combustion Engine (ICE); and only then am I allowed to use the acronym ICE without explaining its meaning in the rest of my article. Of course, exceptions are made for such common acronyms as IRS or USA or UK. I think we should be so courteous in this forum to follow the same guidance. Not everyone is conversant with such terms, so we shouldn't make assumptions and go rattling off these acronyms without explaining them to our readers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted September 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 As a writer, I was always taught to spell out the acronym and enclose it in parentheses at first use, such as Internal Combustion Engine (ICE); and only then am I allowed to use the acronym ICE without explaining its meaning in the rest of my article. Of course, exceptions are made for such common acronyms as IRS or USA or UK. I think we should be so courteous in this forum to follow the same guidance. Not everyone is conversant with such terms, so we shouldn't make assumptions and go rattling off these acronyms without explaining them to our readers. I agree but we tend to be on the lazy side here and after a while, everyone gets the same buzz. However, I do carry the thread of the acronym as part of my sig...so you'll be EVing today, in your PZEV Focus platform, or ICing it? ;) mtb9153 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb9153 Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I agree but we tend to be on the lazy side here and after a while, everyone gets the same buzz. However, I do carry the thread of the acronym as part of my sig...so you'll be EVing today, in your PZEV Focus platform, or ICing it? ;)I for one agree with what Nvstig8tr is saying because allot of the acronyms just buzz past my ignorant eyes since I guess I'm less informed than most of the more technical brain-yacks here on this forum. I've been thinking about printing out the list so I can refer to it when an acronym stumps me which is allot of the time. But hey I'm an old fart of 61 these things just buzz right past me except for the obvious ones. But I did figure out ICE on my own :lol2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kostby Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) But I did figure out ICE on my own :lol2: :airquote: COOL! Once you master the basic automotive and hybrid-specific jargon, there are a few other MLA's (Multi-Letter-Acronyms) and MAA's (More Advanced Acronyms) you should learn in order to achieve your MA (Master of Acronymics) Degree: TLA = Three Letter Acronyms, such as ICE (Internal Combustion Engine), HVB (High Voltage Battery), EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)NOTE: TLA is sometimes acronymized as 3LA, in which case it becomes an AWBNAL (Acronym With Both Numbers And Letters)ATLA = Abbreviated Three Letter Acronyms, that contain two or fewer letters, such as SD (Super Duty), EV (Electric Vehicle), SE (Special Edition) NOTE: ATLA is sometimes acronymized as AA for Abbreviated Acronyms, (not to be confused with other significant AA's: Alcoholics Anonymous, and Acronymizers Anonymous)ETLA = Extended Three Letter Acronyms that contain four or more letters, such as CARB (California Air Resources Board), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), and NVRAM (Non Volatile Random Access Memory) NOTE: ETLA is sometimes acronymized as XTLA for eXtended Three Letter AcronymsWWD = Words With Dots, another acronym for URL's (Universal Resource Locators) used on the internet, such as www.ford.com, because when spoken aloud it sounds like "www-DOT-ford-DOT-com" And finally, learn this ELA (Eight Letter Acronym) to achieve AAN (Absolute Acronymic Nirvana): AICBMSSC = Acronym Incorrectly Corrected By My Stupid Spell Checker :headspin: Edited September 30, 2014 by kostby JAZ and Jus-A-CMax 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted September 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 ....oooffh, I get a headache reading that one kostby :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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