1995 Terminology
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Mercury Villager. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Due to Federal government requirements, manufacturers may use names and acronyms for systems and components different than those used in previous years. The following table will help eliminate confusion when dealing with these components and systems. Only relevant components and systems whose names have changed from previous Ford Motor Co. terminology have been listed. See REVISED TERMINOLOGY table.
REVISED TERMINOLOGY
| Previous Term | Current Term |
|---|---|
| CHECK ENGINE Light | Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) |
| HEGO | Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) |
| Inertia Switch | Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) Switch |
| Self-Test Connector | Data Link Connector (DLC) |
| TFI-IV Module | Ignition Control Module (ICM) |
| TPS | Throttle Position (TP) Sensor |