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Ford Speak: Acronyms, Definitions, and TermsThis booklet contains the Acronyms and Terms available on-line as part of theInformation Management databases on the Ford Intranet. The Acronyms andTerms Database was originally developed to facilitate the technical interchangebetween Ford Motor Company and Mazda.The electronic version of this database allows users to add new acronyms andterms. You may add a term by selecting menu item #2, ÒAdd an Acronym,Definition or TermÓ from the Ford Speak: Main Menu. Your submission will gothrough a manual review process before being added to the database.This booklet is a snapshot in time. If you do not find an item here, please checkthe on-line database for the most current listing. If you have additions orcorrections, please use the on-line facility to submit them. To quickly accessFord Speak, go to: http://www.ctis.ford.com/ford speak/ or enter OfficeVisionand type CTIS AT on the command line.Enterprise Information ManagementOne Parklane Blvd., Suite 329 EastDearborn, MI 48126Page 1Destroy on or before 2000 Sep 1

Ford Speak: Acronyms, Definitions, and TermsOther products of Enterprise Information ManagementEnterprise Knowledge Basehttp://www.ctis.ford.com/ekb/The Enterprise Knowledge Base (EKB) is designed to be the place where information canbe easily deposited and even more easily retrieved from. The EKB takes advantage of thelatest Web technology and is a secure and centrally managed intranet-based systemoffering: Electronic publishing to a central repository with the ability to add or modify documents.Management of documents to predefined standards.Version control of documents.Approval process for documents.Compliance to records retention requirements supporting the life cycle of the document.Security - Search and Authoring Security.Document Search System - a searchable, structured index.Tool Sets - Administration, Maintenance, and Customization.Corporate Information Systemhttp://www.ctis.ford.com/The Corporate Information System (CTIS) is a collection of databases grouped into categories tofacilitate information retrieval, using a consistent interface. Information from CTIS spanscategories such as Engineering and Regulatory Manuals, Business Manuals and EmployeeInformation, Vehicle Data and Specifications, Automotive & Technical Information and WeeklyNews Highlights.Infonet Indexhttp://hub.ford.com/The InfoNet matrix is a hierarchical categorization or "Table of Contents" of informationcontained within the Company's Intranet. The matrix represents information grouped into logicalcategories to assist in retrieval.Corporate Records Managementhttp://dbweb.plt.ford.com/retnhm.htmThe documents contained in the Corporate Records Management Manual, established inaccordance with assigned responsibilities, are designed to assist all employees in theadministration of the Corporate Records Management program. The Manual describes theprogram, details the Corporate Records Retention Schedules, and provides the procedures to storeand evaluate corporate be.htmInstituting the use of a standard set of metadata across the enterprise--in a controlled applicationwhich delivers management functions or to assist in retrieval and display--will allow for acommon interface and provide endless uses in the delivery and management of the Corporateasset.Page 2Destroy on or before 2000 Sep 1

Ford Speak: Acronyms, Definitions, and TermsInformation Management s Ford knowledge workers with a Web-based guide to the information they need to perform theirjobs.Ask r you've looked for your information, you can ask a trained information specialist for help in findinghard to locate information needed to perform your job at Ford Motor Co. "Henry" draws on the Company'sstrongest asset: The brainpower and knowledge of experienced professionals.Page 3Destroy on or before 2000 Sep 1

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Ford Speak: Acronyms, Definitions, and Terms# - 2QTR1QTR#First QuarterNUMBER1ST&FIRSTAND1V-SMA/BSingle Venturi carburetorISC - Stepper Motor Winding A or B2/BBL12/12Twelve Months/12,000 Miles - Definesthe initial warranty period of a new carand the period most commonly used formaking warranty estimates of cost orR/100.18-Panel ObjectiveA program objective included in thestandard 18-panel Corporate formatused for senior management d Phase of Production Prove-Out- The phase of production prove-out inwhich part function and fit are to beverified at the Job #1 design level.Design intent and quality objectives forparts are also verified. 2PP occurs at 10weeks before Job #1. The following parttypes are required: sheet-metalmodified ISW, interior ISW/CFPS,exterior and chassis ISW (exceptengines and transmissions, which arepending powertrain validations "PV").1NFFirst Normal Form1PPFirst Phase of Production Prove-Out The phase of production prove-out inwhich part function and fit are to beverified at the Job #1 design level.Design intent and quality objectives forparts are also verified.2QTRSecond QuarterPage 5Destroy on or before 2000 Sep 1

Ford Speak: Acronyms, Definitions, and Terms2V - 3P2V1. Two Venturi carburetor2. 2 venturies2WD2 wheel drive3 x 6 ( 3x6 )Six cylinder engine that can run oneither three or six cylinders.3DThree-dimensional3D Solids1) Full (100%) representation ofgeometry for components, subassemblies and end item systems, 2)Describes accurately the Class I, II &III surfaces, 3) Will provide massproperties like weight, cg, est: assumingthat a material has been assigned, 4)Physical properties are known (isotropic and orthotropic materials ), 5)3D solid image can be orientated andviewed displayed in any representationrequired as an aid in communicatinginformation, 6) GDT can be applieddirectly to the component geometry toaid in tolerance stacking/checkingparts/assemblies to check andcommunicate design intent, and 7)Sectional cutting planes can be placedanywhere and display whatever data isrequired that falls on that or is cutthrough the cutting plane area.3GRThird Gear3M1. Three (3) speed manual transmission2. Minnesota Mining & ManufacturingCo.3PTriple PolePage 6Destroy on or before 2000 Sep 1

Ford Speak: Acronyms, Definitions, and Terms3Q - 4GR3QA THREE-fold reduction in QUALITYdefects. 3Q is a STRATEGY to reducewarranty cost to 2.5% of revenue; aPARADIGM SHIFT away frompredicting warranty to predicting andeliminating defects; and a DRIVER ofexisting and new Quality/Reliabilitydisciplines and tools.3QTRThird Quarter4 x 4 ( 4x4 )Vehicle equipped with four wheel drivePowertrain (also 4WD).4 x 6 x 8 ( 4x6x8 )V-8 engine that can run on either four,six or eight cylinders.4 x 8 ( 4x8 )V-8 engine that can run on either fouror eight cylinders.4/BBL4/BARREL 4, or 4barrel3rdThird446Detailed interior trim chart of colors forall components.3SMThree Speed Manual Transmission49S3T49 StatesTriple Throw4EAT3V4-speed electric automatic axleThree-Valve cylinders4FE44-speed electric automatic axleFour4 x 2 ( 4x2 )4 wheels - 2 wheel drivePage 74GRFourth GearDestroy on or before 2000 Sep 1

Ford Speak: Acronyms, Definitions, and Terms4M - 5M4SDI4MFour stroke, direct injectionFour (4) speed manual transmission4SM4PFour Speed Manual TransmissionProduction Part Proveout Program4P Build UnitsVehicles built at the Assembly Plantfrom production material to confirmmaterial supply and assembly plantcapabilities on tooling, facilities,processes and assembly techniques toproduct vehicles, engineeringspecifications and quality levelrequirements. The units produced mustbe saleable.4P, PPPPProduction Process Prove-Out Program- The phase of production prove-out inwhich a predetermined number ofsaleable units are built on the assemblyline. Production worker are trained onnew vehicle processes, and design andquality concerns are identified andcorrected.4THFourth4V1. Four-Valve cylinders2. Four Venturi carburetor3. 4 Venturies4WAL4 Wheel Anti Lock4WHLSTR4WS Actuator and Actuator ControlSubsystem4WSFour Wheel Steering4X4Lfour wheel drive low switch5C4QTRCrankshaft, Camshaft, Conrod,Cylinder head, Cylinder blockFourth Quarter4R70Wfour speed RWD wide ratio auto 700 ftlbsPage 85MFive (5) speed manual transmissionDestroy on or before 2000 Sep 1

Ford Speak: Acronyms, Definitions, and Terms5P - 95% Confidence Level, Reliability Process95% Confidence Level, Reliability ProcessConfidence must be associated with aninterval, not a level. The 95%confidence level for the Reliabilityestimate is the interval which contains95% of all Reliability estimates usingthe same procedure.5Ppre-production part proveoutprogramme5R50five speed RWD 500 ft-lbs5THFifth5VFive-Valve cylinders6MSix (6) speed manual transmission8DEight Discipline Report. Outputsummary report from Team-OrientedProblem Solving Report (TOPS).8DEight Discipline solving problemmethod. EIS software applicationproviding problem solving for ED andPTPE.90-Day ConcernA special symptom defined inCompany-to-Dealer Standard #7:"Product concerns perceived bycustomers will be resolved inproduction and service within ninetydays of assignment to ProductEngineering."Page 9Destroy on or before 2000 Sep 1

Ford Speak: Acronyms, Definitions, and TermsA - A/C SystemA&SAAdministrative & SellingArgonA/AA PointPoint at which the centerline of thetorso contacts seat cushion. Obsolete asa measuring point. (See 'H' point.)A Frames ( Also 'A' Frame Links )Upper and lower suspension members,generally used with coil springs. (Also;Wishbones and control arms.)A or A-BoneModel 'A' FordAs AssembledA/ASSTAir AssistA/B/HAutomatic Back-up HitchA/BLEDAir BleedA/BRKAir BrakeA PartsGray or Black Box - Defined early to becertain the supplier provides design andprocess representative parts forprototypes. Design and processrepresentative.A PillarForemost pillar in upper side structureof vehicle. Successive pillars labeled'B', 'C', and, in case of station wagons,'D'.A&RAdvanced and ResearchPage 10A/CAir ConditioningA/C ClutchAir Conditioning ClutchA/C Cycling SwitchAir Conditioning Cycling SwitchA/C SensorAir Conditioning SensorA/C SystemAir Conditioning SystemDestroy on or before 2000 Sep 1

Ford Speak: Acronyms, Definitions, and TermsA/CLNR - A/TUBA/CLNRAir CleanerA/RAs RequiredA/RSTA/DArm RestAnalog to DigitalA/DEFLAir DeflectorA/SAs ShippedA/S/CA/EAuxiliary Service ControlArchitect/EngineeringA/SPIA/F1. Anti Spill2. Anti SpillageAir to Fuel RatioA/FACROSS FLATSA/SPLSAnti SplashA/FLTRAir FilterA/SPNA/HYDA/TAir-HydraulicAnti Spin1. Automatic Transaxle2. Automatic TransmissionA/INTKAir IntakeA/T/CAutomatic Temperature ControlA/METAir MeterA/THFAnti ThiefA/P1. As Purchased2. Accelerator PedalA/PRESSAir PressurePage 11A/THRSAnti ThrustA/TUBAir TubeDestroy on or before 2000 Sep 1

Ford Speak: Acronyms, Definitions, and TermsA/VEN - AAPTAACAA/VENAntique Automobile Club of America1. Air Ventilate2. Air Ventilation3. Air VentilatorAAIAutomatic transmissionAALAAutomotive Alliance International(Flatrock facility)A4LDAmerican Automotive Labeling ActA4LD-3/4A4LD 3/4 shift controlAAMAAmerican Automobile ManufacturersAssociationA4LD-E4 speed trans with auto lock upconverter - electronicA4LD-PE4 speed trans with auto lock up con. partial electronicA4UEFWD version of A4LD-EAAMVAAmerican Association of Motor VehicleAdministratorsAAMVSAmerican Association of Motor VehicleAdministratorsAAPAAAtlanta Assembly PlantAutomobile AssociationAAPAAAAutomotive Parts AccessoriesAssociationAffirmative ActionAAAAmerican Automobile AssociationAAASAAPTAmerican Association of PhysicsTeachers (national technical society)American Association for theAdvancement of Science (nationaltechnical society).Page 12Destroy on or before 2000 Sep 1