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+ | List of most commonly used car-related and Ford-specific acronyms and abbreviations. | ||
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+ | Compiled and supplemented on the basis of information provided by members of [http://www.talkford.com TalkFord.com] (former FordMondeo.org) in [http://talkford.com/index.php?/topic/119315-acronyms/ this] and many other forum threads. | ||
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== Acronyms and abbreviations == | == Acronyms and abbreviations == | ||
=== Up to G === | === Up to G === | ||
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ACC: Adaptive Cruise Control | ACC: Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
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+ | ACM: Audio Command Module | ||
AFS: Adaptive Front [Lighting] System | AFS: Adaptive Front [Lighting] System | ||
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AWS: Auxiliary Warning System | AWS: Auxiliary Warning System | ||
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+ | BARO: Barometric Pressure [sensor] | ||
BHP: Brake Horse Power (also known as “bhp” or “mechanical horsepower”) - a unit of engine power commonly used by UK motoring press. bhp = PS x 0,9864 | BHP: Brake Horse Power (also known as “bhp” or “mechanical horsepower”) - a unit of engine power commonly used by UK motoring press. bhp = PS x 0,9864 | ||
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EPB: Electr[on]ic Parking Brake | EPB: Electr[on]ic Parking Brake | ||
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+ | ESCL: Electric Steering Column Lock | ||
ESP: Electronic Stability Program | ESP: Electronic Stability Program | ||
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FA: Forward Alert | FA: Forward Alert | ||
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+ | FAP: Ford Asia Pacific | ||
FFV: Flexi-Fuel Vehicle - e.g., Mk4 Mondeo 2.0 Duratec-HE running on petrol and/or ethanol E85 | FFV: Flexi-Fuel Vehicle - e.g., Mk4 Mondeo 2.0 Duratec-HE running on petrol and/or ethanol E85 | ||
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+ | FINIS: Ford International Numeric Identification System | ||
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+ | FRP: Fuel Rail Pressure [sensor] | ||
FWD: Front Wheel Drive | FWD: Front Wheel Drive | ||
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GPS: Global Positioning System | GPS: Global Positioning System | ||
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=== H to O === | === H to O === | ||
HCU: Hydraulic Control Unit - controls the ABS | HCU: Hydraulic Control Unit - controls the ABS | ||
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+ | HEC: Hybrid Electronic Cluster - another name for instrument cluster, also known as ICM | ||
HEGO : Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen [sensor] - another name for a Lambda sensor | HEGO : Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen [sensor] - another name for a Lambda sensor | ||
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IAT: Intake Air Temperature [sensor] | IAT: Intake Air Temperature [sensor] | ||
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+ | ICM: Instrument Cluster Module - another name for instrument cluster, also known as HEC | ||
ICV: Idle Control Valve | ICV: Idle Control Valve | ||
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IMRC: Intake Manifold Runner Control | IMRC: Intake Manifold Runner Control | ||
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+ | IMT: Intake Manifold Tuning [valve] | ||
IPC: Instrument Panel Controls | IPC: Instrument Panel Controls | ||
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KS: Knock Sensor | KS: Knock Sensor | ||
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+ | LCM: Lighting Control Module | ||
LGV: Large Goods Vehicle (also known as “HGV”) - category N2 and N3 vehicle with a maximum allowed mass over 3,5 tonnes, commonly used for transporting goods and materials. Commonly also referred to as "lorry" or "truck". Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) is a term which formally substitutes the former term Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV). | LGV: Large Goods Vehicle (also known as “HGV”) - category N2 and N3 vehicle with a maximum allowed mass over 3,5 tonnes, commonly used for transporting goods and materials. Commonly also referred to as "lorry" or "truck". Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) is a term which formally substitutes the former term Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV). | ||
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LIN: Local Interconnect Network [vehicle bus] - control module subnetwork | LIN: Local Interconnect Network [vehicle bus] - control module subnetwork | ||
− | LHD: Left Hand Drive [vehicle] – vehicle | + | LHD: Left Hand Drive [vehicle] – "''Left''" refers to placement of steering wheel in the vehicle, as seen whilst sitting in the vehicle and looking forwards. LHD vehicles are used in countries with RHT (e.g., in mainland Europe and elsewhere). |
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+ | LHT: Left Hand Traffic - bidirectional traffic in countries where traffic flow keeps to the left side of the road, as seen whilst sitting in the vehicle and looking forwards (e.g., in AU, IRL, NZ, UK and elsewhere). LHT countries use RHD vehicles. | ||
LPG: Liquified Petroleum Gas | LPG: Liquified Petroleum Gas | ||
MAF: Mass Air Flow [sensor] | MAF: Mass Air Flow [sensor] | ||
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+ | MAPT: Manifold Absolute Pressure and Temperature [sensor] | ||
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+ | MCN: Module Communications Network | ||
MIL: Malfunction Indicator Lamp | MIL: Malfunction Indicator Lamp | ||
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MS CAN: Mid-Speed Controller Area Network [vehicle bus] | MS CAN: Mid-Speed Controller Area Network [vehicle bus] | ||
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+ | MY: Model Year | ||
Nm: Newton Metres | Nm: Newton Metres | ||
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O/S/R: Off Side Rear | O/S/R: Off Side Rear | ||
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=== P to Z === | === P to Z === | ||
PAD: Passenger Air bag Deactivation [switch] – part of SRS | PAD: Passenger Air bag Deactivation [switch] – part of SRS | ||
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RFT: Run-Flat Tyre | RFT: Run-Flat Tyre | ||
− | RHD: Right Hand Drive [vehicle] – vehicle | + | RHD: Right Hand Drive [vehicle] – "''Right''" refers to placement of steering wheel in the vehicle, as seen whilst sitting in the vehicle and looking forwards. RHD vehicles are used in countries with LHT (e.g., in AU, IRL, NZ, UK and elsewhere) |
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+ | RHT: Right Rand Traffic - bidirectional traffic in countries where traffic flow keeps to the right side of the road, as seen whilst sitting in the vehicle and looking forwards (e.g., in mainland Europe and elsewhere). RHT countries use LHD vehicles. | ||
RJB: Rear Junction Box - another name for rear fuse box | RJB: Rear Junction Box - another name for rear fuse box | ||
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SFI: Sequential Fuel Injection | SFI: Sequential Fuel Injection | ||
− | SOHC: Single Overhead Camshaft | + | SOHC: Single Overhead Camshaft |
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+ | SRM: Speech Recognition Module | ||
− | SRS: Supplemental Restraint System – | + | SRS: Supplemental Restraint System – controls air bags, safety belts and sensors involved |
S/S: Stainless Steel | S/S: Stainless Steel | ||
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In case of two-colour wires, 1st is the dominant base colour and 2nd is the colour of thin stripes along sides of the wire. For instance, “BK/WH” is a black wire with thin white stripe, meanwhile “WH/BK” is a white wire with thin black stripe. | In case of two-colour wires, 1st is the dominant base colour and 2nd is the colour of thin stripes along sides of the wire. For instance, “BK/WH” is a black wire with thin white stripe, meanwhile “WH/BK” is a white wire with thin black stripe. | ||
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+ | [[Category:Capri_Mk2]] | ||
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+ | [[Category:Cortina_Mk1]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Cortina_Mk2]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Cortina_Mk3]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Cortina_Mk4]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Cortina_Mk5]] | ||
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+ | [[Category:Cougar_Mk1]] | ||
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+ | [[Category:C-Max_Mk1]] | ||
+ | [[Category:C-Max_Mk2]] | ||
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+ | [[Category:Escort_Mk2]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Escort_Mk3]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Escort_Mk4]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Escort_Mk5]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Escort_Mk6]] | ||
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+ | [[Category:Fiesta_Mk1]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Fiesta_Mk2]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Fiesta_Mk3]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Fiesta_Mk4]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Fiesta_Mk5]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Fiesta_Mk6]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Fiesta_Mk7]] | ||
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+ | [[Category:Focus_Mk1]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Focus_Mk2]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Focus_Mk3]] | ||
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+ | [[Category:Fusion_Mk1]] | ||
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+ | [[Category:Galaxy_Mk1]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Galaxy_Mk2]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Galaxy_Mk3]] | ||
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+ | [[Category:Granada_Mk1]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Granada_Mk2]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Granada_Mk3]] | ||
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+ | [[Category:Ka_Mk1]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Ka_Mk2]] | ||
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[[Category:Mondeo_Mk1]] | [[Category:Mondeo_Mk1]] | ||
[[Category:Mondeo_Mk2]] | [[Category:Mondeo_Mk2]] | ||
[[Category:Mondeo_Mk3]] | [[Category:Mondeo_Mk3]] | ||
[[Category:Mondeo_Mk4]] | [[Category:Mondeo_Mk4]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:26, 14 December 2010
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List of most commonly used car-related and Ford-specific acronyms and abbreviations.
Compiled and supplemented on the basis of information provided by members of TalkFord.com (former FordMondeo.org) in this and many other forum threads.
Contents
Acronyms and abbreviations
Up to G
4WD: Four Wheel Drive
ABS: Anti-lock Braking System
AC: Air Conditioning
ACC: Adaptive Cruise Control
ACM: Audio Command Module
AFS: Adaptive Front [Lighting] System
AJB: Auxiliary Junction Box - another name for footwell fuse box
APP: Accelerator Pedal Position [sensor]
ARB: Anti Roll Bar
AWD: All Wheel Drive
AWS: Auxiliary Warning System
BARO: Barometric Pressure [sensor]
BHP: Brake Horse Power (also known as “bhp” or “mechanical horsepower”) - a unit of engine power commonly used by UK motoring press. bhp = PS x 0,9864
BPP: Brake Pedal Position [switch]
BT/VC: Bluetooth / Voice Control
CAN: Controller Area Network [vehicle bus]
CAT: Catalytic Converter
CCC: Central Car Configuration
CCD: Continuously Controlled Damping. "IVDC/CCD" is another name for VDS
CKP: Crankshaft Position [sensor]
C/L: Central Locking
CMP: Camshaft Position [sensor]
CPP: Clutch Pedal Position [switch]
CV: Constant Velocity [joint]
DAB: Digital Audio Broadcast
DDM: Driver Door Module
DEATC: Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
DERV: Diesel Engine Road Vehicle
DOHC: Double Overhead Camshaft
DoT: Department of Transport
DPF: Diesel Particulate Filter
DRL: Daytime Running Lamps
DTC: Diagnostic Trouble Code
DTE: Distance To Empty [fuel tank]
EATC: Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
EBA: Emergency Brake Assist
EBD: Electronic Brake [force] Distribution
ECT: Engine Coolant Temperature [sensor]
ECU: Engine Control Unit - another name for PCM
EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection
EGR: Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EHPAS: Electro-Hydraulic Power-Assisted Steering
EJB: Engine Junction Box - another name for engine compartment fuse box
E/M: Electric Mirrors
EOP: Engine Oil Pressure [switch]
EPB: Electr[on]ic Parking Brake
ESCL: Electric Steering Column Lock
ESP: Electronic Stability Program
ET: Einpresstiefe (German for "wheel offset"). Wheel offset - distance between the wheel centreline and the wheel mounting face
ETIS: online Technical Information and Services website from Ford, also known as "FordEtis"
FA: Forward Alert
FAP: Ford Asia Pacific
FFV: Flexi-Fuel Vehicle - e.g., Mk4 Mondeo 2.0 Duratec-HE running on petrol and/or ethanol E85
FINIS: Ford International Numeric Identification System
FRP: Fuel Rail Pressure [sensor]
FWD: Front Wheel Drive
GEM: Generic Electronic Module - serves as a gateway between HS CAN and MS CAN
GND: ground (In electric circuits)
GPS: Global Positioning System
H to O
HCU: Hydraulic Control Unit - controls the ABS
HEC: Hybrid Electronic Cluster - another name for instrument cluster, also known as ICM
HEGO : Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen [sensor] - another name for a Lambda sensor
HGV: Heavy Goods Vehicle - see "LGV".
HID: High Intensity Discharge
HLA: Hill Launch Assist
HMI: Human-Machine Interface
HS CAN: High-Speed Controller Area Network [vehicle bus]
IACV: Idle Air Control Valve
IAT: Intake Air Temperature [sensor]
ICM: Instrument Cluster Module - another name for instrument cluster, also known as HEC
ICV: Idle Control Valve
IDS: Intelligent Diagnostic System
IMRC: Intake Manifold Runner Control
IMT: Intake Manifold Tuning [valve]
IPC: Instrument Panel Controls
IVDC: Interactive Vehicle Dynamic Control. "IVDC/CCD" is another name for VDS
KPH: Kilometres Per Hour (also known as “km/h”)
KS: Knock Sensor
LCM: Lighting Control Module
LGV: Large Goods Vehicle (also known as “HGV”) - category N2 and N3 vehicle with a maximum allowed mass over 3,5 tonnes, commonly used for transporting goods and materials. Commonly also referred to as "lorry" or "truck". Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) is a term which formally substitutes the former term Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV).
LIM: Lower Inlet Manifold
LIN: Local Interconnect Network [vehicle bus] - control module subnetwork
LHD: Left Hand Drive [vehicle] – "Left" refers to placement of steering wheel in the vehicle, as seen whilst sitting in the vehicle and looking forwards. LHD vehicles are used in countries with RHT (e.g., in mainland Europe and elsewhere).
LHT: Left Hand Traffic - bidirectional traffic in countries where traffic flow keeps to the left side of the road, as seen whilst sitting in the vehicle and looking forwards (e.g., in AU, IRL, NZ, UK and elsewhere). LHT countries use RHD vehicles.
LPG: Liquified Petroleum Gas
MAF: Mass Air Flow [sensor]
MAPT: Manifold Absolute Pressure and Temperature [sensor]
MCN: Module Communications Network
MIL: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
MM CAN: Multimedia Controller Area Network [vehicle bus]
MOT: Ministry Of Transport (annual statutory test for cars and motorcycles)
MPG: Miles Per Gallon
MPH: Miles Per Hour
MS CAN: Mid-Speed Controller Area Network [vehicle bus]
MY: Model Year
Nm: Newton Metres
N/S: Near Side - Left Hand side of car
N/S/F: Near Side Front
N/S/R: Near Side Rear
OBD I / OBD II: OnBoard Diagnostics (Version I or II)
OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer. OEM parts, as opposed to aftermarket, have guaranteed conformity with car manufacturer's standards. OEM parts are made either by OEM Suppliers (e.g., Bosch, Visteon, Aisin etc.) or by car maker's own sub-brand manufacturers (e.g., Ford's "Motorcraft"). According to general concept, OEM parts are: [1] factory-installed as standard components that are also [2] retailed in car maker-branded packaging (e.g., Bosch part in Ford packaging). In common use of term, people tend to add another meaning - [3] OEM Supplier-made parts retailed in OEM Supplier-branded packaging, which is allegedly wrong use of term. [2] may or may not have car manufacturer's name on the part body. [3] may be exact equivalent of [1] and [2].
O/S: Off Side - Right Hand side of car
O/S/F: Off Side Front
O/S/R: Off Side Rear
P to Z
PAD: Passenger Air bag Deactivation [switch] – part of SRS
PAS: Power Assisted Steering
PATS: Passive Anti-Theft System
PCD: Pitch Circle Diameter [of the wheel] - diameter of a circle drawn through the centre of wheel bolt holes. PCD is measured in mm and also indicates the number of studs or bolts.
PCM: Powertrain Control Module - another name for ECU
PCV: Positive Crankcase Ventilation [valve]
PDC: Park Distance Control
PS: Pferdestärke (German for "horse power", also known as “metric horsepower”) - a unit of engine power commonly used in Europe, South America and Japan, especially by the automotive and motorcycle industry. PS = bhp x 1,0139
PSP: Power Steering Pressure [switch]
PWM: Pulse-Width Modulation
RCM: Restraints Control Module – part of SRS
RFT: Run-Flat Tyre
RHD: Right Hand Drive [vehicle] – "Right" refers to placement of steering wheel in the vehicle, as seen whilst sitting in the vehicle and looking forwards. RHD vehicles are used in countries with LHT (e.g., in AU, IRL, NZ, UK and elsewhere)
RHT: Right Rand Traffic - bidirectional traffic in countries where traffic flow keeps to the right side of the road, as seen whilst sitting in the vehicle and looking forwards (e.g., in mainland Europe and elsewhere). RHT countries use LHD vehicles.
RJB: Rear Junction Box - another name for rear fuse box
RKE: Remote Keyless Entry - system where unlocking is done manually via remote. Not to be confused with Keyless Vehicle System where unlocking is done by pulling an exterior door handle.
RSAP: Rallye Sport Appearance Pack
RWD: Rear Wheel Drive
SATC: Semi Automatic Temperature Control
SFI: Sequential Fuel Injection
SOHC: Single Overhead Camshaft
SRM: Speech Recognition Module
SRS: Supplemental Restraint System – controls air bags, safety belts and sensors involved
S/S: Stainless Steel
TCM: Transmission Control Module
TCS: Traction Control System
TDC: Top Dead Center
TDCi: Turbocharged Diesel Common-Rail Injection
TDdi: Turbocharged Diesel Direct Injection
Ti-VCT: Twin independent Variable Camshaft Timing
TPMS: Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
TPS: Throttle Position Sensor
TSB: Technical Service Bulletin
UIM: Upper Inlet Manifold
V5: Vehicle Registration Document
VCT: Variable Camshaft Timing
VDS: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension - another name for IVDC/CCD
VED: Vehicle Excise Duty
VIC: Vehicle Identification Check
VIN: Vehicle Identification Number
VSS: Vehicle Speed Sensor
VVT: Variable Valve Timing
WHP: Wheel Horse Power
Abbreviations of colours in Ford wiring diagrams
BK: Black
BN: Brown
BU: Blue
GN: Green
GY: Gray
LG: Light green
NA: Natural (transparent?)
OG: Orange
PK: Pink
RD: Red
SR: Silver
VT: Violet
WH: White
YE: Yellow
In case of two-colour wires, 1st is the dominant base colour and 2nd is the colour of thin stripes along sides of the wire. For instance, “BK/WH” is a black wire with thin white stripe, meanwhile “WH/BK” is a white wire with thin black stripe.
- Capri Mk1
- Capri Mk2
- Capri Mk3
- Cortina Mk1
- Cortina Mk2
- Cortina Mk3
- Cortina Mk4
- Cortina Mk5
- Cougar Mk1
- C-Max Mk1
- C-Max Mk2
- Escort Mk1
- Escort Mk2
- Escort Mk3
- Escort Mk4
- Escort Mk5
- Escort Mk6
- Fiesta Mk1
- Fiesta Mk2
- Fiesta Mk3
- Fiesta Mk4
- Fiesta Mk5
- Fiesta Mk6
- Fiesta Mk7
- Focus Mk1
- Focus Mk2
- Focus Mk3
- Fusion Mk1
- Galaxy Mk1
- Galaxy Mk2
- Galaxy Mk3
- Granada Mk1
- Granada Mk2
- Granada Mk3
- Ka Mk1
- Ka Mk2
- Kuga Mk1
- Mondeo Mk1
- Mondeo Mk2
- Mondeo Mk3
- Mondeo Mk4
- Puma Mk1
- S-Max Mk1
- Sierra Mk1