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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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Add an Acronym

Because somebody asked for it:

FTE- Ford truck enthusiast forum
4X2- Two wheel drive
4X4- Four wheel drive
5er- Fifth wheel campers
BCM- Body control module
BTW- By the way
BWDIK- But what do I know
CC- Crew cab
CCA- Cold cranking amps
CEL- Check engine light
DEF- Diesel exhaust fluid
DPF- Diesel particulate filter
DRW- Dual rear wheel
DTE/MTE- Distance/Miles to empty
EB- Exhaust/engine brake
EGR- Exhaust gas recirculation valve
EGT- Exhaust gas temperatures
ELD- Electronic locking differential
ESOF- Electronic shift on the fly
FX4- Off-road package, four wheel drive
GAWR- Gross axle weight rating
GVWR- Gross vehicle weight rating
GCVWR- Gross combined vehicle weight rating
IEB- Integrated exhaust brake
IMHO- In my honest/humble opinion
IMO- In my opinion
IIRC- If I recall/remember correctly
JMO- Just my opinion
KOEO- Key on engine off
KOER- Key on engine running
LS- Limited slip differential
LWB/LB- Long wheel base/ Long bed
my.02- My .02 cents worth
NOx- Nitrous oxide emission
OEM Original equipment manufacturer
OP- Original poster
PCM- Power control module
POS- Piece of s***
PSD- Power Stroke Diesel
SB- Short box/bed
SCR- Selective catalytic reduction
SD- Super Duty
SEIC- Secondary elevated idle control
SRW- Single rear wheel
TCM- Transmission control module
T/H- Tow/haul mode
TPMS- Tire pressure monitoring system
TSB- Technical service bulletin
TV- Tow vehicle
ULSD- Ultra low sulphur diesel
WOT- Wide open throttle
WAG- Wild a** guess
YMMV- Your model may vary
YRMV- Your results may vary

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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 03:18 PM
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WTF...What The F***
 
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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WTF...What The F***
I can't believe I overlooked that one. I've even used it myself. Thanx.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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EBP - Exhaust Back Pressure
YMMV - Your Mileage May Vary

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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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MILF - hey, that's not diesel truck related
 
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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OK, OK... I may have asked for this list, but my head is spinning. Trying to remeber all these acronyms is a PITA!

Thanks for taking the time and though to start the list..

Have a great weekend!

Tom
 
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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Good List

MY= Model Year
 
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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MTBF - mean time between failure
 
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How bout TGIF - Thank Goodness It's Ford
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 12:28 AM
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Useful list.
I had to look up BWDIK the other day when Rick used it.

I don't have anything serious to contribute, but...

PICNIC - Problem in chair, not in computer.

Since our trucks are computers, it kind of works out.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 12:56 AM
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For What It's Worth
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 08:00 AM
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DW = Dear Wife
FUBAR = F**ked up beyond all recognition
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 09:15 AM
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ST - So There
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 09:20 AM
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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Edit: Thom12 already said MY; I didn't see it!
 
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