ABS – Anti-Lock Brake System

AC – Alternating Current

A/C – Air Conditioning

APS – Accelerator Position Sensor

BCM – Battery Controller Module

BOB – Breakout Box

CBA – Contactor Box Assembly

CPR – Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

CTM – Central Timer Module

DC – Direct Current

DC/DC – Direct Current to Direct Current

DEFN – Definition

DTC – Diagnostic Trouble Code

DTE – Distance to Empty

DVOM – Digital Volt Ohmmeter

ECON MODE – Economy Mode

ECS – Electronic Crash Sensor

ECU – Electronic Control Unit

EEC – Electronic Engine Control

EPO – Emergency Power Off

ETC – Electronic Throttle Control

EV – Electric Vehicle

EVTM – Electrical and Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual

GND – Ground (Electrical)

HV – High Voltage

HVPDB – High Voltage Power Distribution Box

IAA – Interface Adapter Assembly

ICE – Internal Combustion Engine

IGBT – Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor

IMC – Inverter Motor Controller

LOS – Limited Operating Strategy

MCP – Master Cylinder Pressure

MIL – Malfunction Indicator Lamp

MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheets

NGS – New Generation STAR Tester

OBD-II – On Board Diagnostics-Second Generation

PCS – Power Control Station

PID – Parameter Identification

POST – Power On Self Test

PRNDE – Park/Reverse/Neutral/Drive/Economy

P/S – Power Steering

PTC – Positive Temperature Coefficient

RAM – Random Access Memory

RBS – Regenerative Braking System

ROM – Read Only Memory

SCP – Standard Corporate Protocol

SLI – Starting/Lighting/Ignition (12-Volt Battery)

SOC – State of Charge

TIM – Traction Inverter Module

VBC – Variable Blower Control

VSL – Voltage Sense LeadHVPDB – High Voltage Power Distribution Box

IAA – Interface Adapter Assembly

ICE – Internal Combustion Engine

IGBT – Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor

IMC – Inverter Motor Controller

LOS – Limited Operating Strategy

MCP – Master Cylinder Pressure

MIL – Malfunction Indicator Lamp

MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheets

NGS – New Generation STAR Tester

OBD-II – On Board Diagnostics-Second Generation

PCS – Power Control Station

PID – Parameter Identification

POST – Power On Self Test

PRNDE – Park/Reverse/Neutral/Drive/Economy

P/S – Power Steering

PTC – Positive Temperature Coefficient

RAM – Random Access Memory

RBS – Regenerative Braking System

ROM – Read Only Memory

SCP – Standard Corporate Protocol

SLI – Starting/Lighting/Ignition (12-Volt Battery)

Reference:

1998 Electric Ranger Student Guide

Produced and Coordinated by

Technical Service Support Operations

Ford Customer Service Division

January, 1998