Acronyms and Definitions

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NOTE: This acronyms and definitions listing contains technical terms applicable to Ford Motor Company products. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive dictionary of components and their functions. If a detailed description of a particular system or component is desired, refer to the appropriate service information article or FAULT ISOLATION article for the specific vehicle being serviced.

AFCM: Alternative Fuel Control Module.

Bus + or Bus - : Multiplex circuits that carry SCP data from module to module to the DLC.

CAN: Controller Area Network

CNG: Compressed Natural Gas.

CONT: Continuous Memory. The portion of KAM (keep alive memory) used to store DTCs generated during Continuous Memory Self-Test.

DLC: Data Link Connector. J1962 connector providing access to vehicle diagnostic information.

DTC: Diagnostic Trouble Code. An alpha/numeric identifier for a fault condition identified by the On-Board Diagnostic System.

KOEO: Key On Engine Off.

KOER: Key On Engine Running.

MIL: Malfunction Indicator Lamp. An indicator lamp alerting the driver of an emission related malfunction. May also read "CHECK ENGINE"or "SERVICE ENGINE SOON".

PCM: Powertrain Control Module.

PID: Parameter Identifier. Identifies an address in PCM memory that contains operating information.

PSIA: Pressure-Absolute. A pressure reference to a perfect vacuum.

PSIG: Pressure-Gauge. The amount by which absolute pressure exceeds the ambient atmospheric pressure.

SCP: Standard Corporate Protocol.

UBP: Universal Asynchronous Reciever-Transmitter (UART) Based Protocol