1993 Terminology
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 current Ford Motor Co. terminology have been listed. See REVISED TERMINOLOGY table.
REVISED TERMINOLOGY
| 1992 & Earlier | 1993 |
|---|---|
| BP SENSOR | Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor |
| CHECK ENGINE Light | Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) |
| CPS | Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor |
| ECA | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) |
| EGO | Oxygen Sensor (O2S) |
| ESA | Distributor Ignition |
| HEGO | Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) |
| Inertia Switch | Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) Switch |
| Intercooler | Charge Air Cooler (CAC) |
| NDS Or NGS | Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch |
| PRCS | Fuel Pressure Regulator |
| Control (FPRC) Solenoid | |
| Self-Test Connector | Data Link Connector (DLC) |
| TFI-IV Module | Ignition Control Module (ICM) |
| TPS | Throttle Position (TP) Sensor |
| VAF | Volumn Airflow (VAF) Meter |