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Ford Specific Acronyms
Ford Specific Acronyms

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Acronyms Description
Hall effect A process where current is passed through a small portion of semiconductor material and a magnetic field to produce a small voltage in the semiconductor.
Hard Fault A fault currently present in the system.
HC 1. Hydrocarbon. A by-product of combustion and a component of auto exhaust emissions. 2. High Compression.
HCDSS High Clutch Drum Speed Sensor. PCM input from the 4R44E and 4R55E.
HFC High Fan Control
HFCF High Fan Control Fault. Identifies if there is a fault in the HFC circuit.
HFP High Fuel Pump
HLOS Hardware Limited Operating Strategy. A mode of operation where the PCM replaces output commands with fixed values in response to internal PCM malfunctions.
HO High Output
HO2S Heated Oxygen Sensor. Provides information on rich or lean exhaust conditions to the PCM.
Hot Soak Period of time after an engine operates where localized combustion heat dissipates throughout the engine.
HTR11, HTR12, HTR13, HO2S Heater. Heater element for the HO2S sensor.
Hydrogen Chemical symbol H. Highly flammable gas.
Hz Hertz. Cycles per second.