1994 Terminology
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Mercury Sable, 1994 Mercury Cougar, 1994 Lincoln Continental, 1994 Ford Thunderbird, and 1994 Ford Taurus. 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 current Ford Motor Co. terminology have been listed. See REVISED TERMINOLOGY table.
REVISED TERMINOLOGY
| 1992 & Earlier | 1993-94 | |
|---|---|---|
| BP SENSOR | Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor | |
| CHECK ENGINE Light | Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) | |
| Camshaft Sensor | Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor | |
| CPS | Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor | |
| DIS | Electronic Ignition (EI) Low Data Rate System | |
| ECA | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) | |
| EDIS | Electronic Ignition (EI) High Data Rate System | |
| EGO | Oxygen Sensor (O2S) | |
| ESA | Distributor Ignition (DI) | |
| HEGO | Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) | |
| Inertia Switch | Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) Switch | |
| Intercooler | Charge Air Cooler (CAC) | |
| NGS | Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch | |
| PRCS | Fuel Pressure Regulator | |
| Control (FPRC) Solenoid | ||
| Self-Test Connector | Data Link Connector (DLC) | |
| DIS Module, EDIS Module | ||
| Or TFI-IV Module | Ignition Control Module (ICM) | |
| Thermactor Air System | Secondary Air | |
| Injection (AIR) System | ||
| Thick Film Ignition-IV | Distributor Ignition (DI) | |
| TPS | Throttle Position (TP) Sensor | |