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FORScan & Ford Programming Code Acronyms or Abbreviations
Acronyms in RED = Modules pulled from 2019 F-150 Limited OBDII Connection Log
Updated May-20-2019
CODE Expanding Code Text
ABS Antilock Braking System Module
ACM Audio Control Module
APIM Accessory Protocol Interface Module
ASS Auto Stop Start
BdyCM Also BCM Body Control Module
BECMB Battery Energy Control Module B
C-CM Cruise Control Module
Can Controller Area Network
CCM Cruise Control Module
CEI Configuration Engine Immobilizer
CEL Check Engine Light
CKP Crankshaft Position Sensor
CMP Camshaft Position Sensor
DACMC Digital Audio Control Module C
DCDC DC to DC Converter Control Module
DCSM Front Seat Climate Control Module
DDM Drivers Door Module
DEPS Digital Engine Position Sensor
DIS Distributor-less Ignition System
DLC Data Link Connector
DSM Driver's Seat Module
DSP (Audio) Digital Signal Processing Module
DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes (can clear them)
ECM Engine Control Module
ECT Engine Coolant Temperature
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EEC Electronic Engine Control
EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EM Engineering Mode for Dashboard Display
ESS Engine Stop-Start
EPB Electronic Parking Brake
FCIM Front Controls Interface Module
GWM Gateway Module A
HSWM Heated Steering Wheel Module
HUD Head Up Display
IPC Instrument Panel Control Module
IPMA Image Processing Module A
IPMB Image Processing Module B
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MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp
OBDII On Board Diagnostic II
OCS Occupant Classification System Module
OHP ELM Configurator for Forscan OBDII
OSC Oxygen Storage Capacity
PAM Parking Aid Module
PATS Passive Anti-Theft System
PCM Powertrain Control Module
PDM Passenger's Door Control Unit
PSCM Power Steering Control Module
RBM Running Board Control Module
RCM Restraint Control Module
RTM Radio Transceiver Module
SCCM Steering Column Control Module
SCM Steering Control Module
SCME Seat Control Module E
SCMG Seat Control Module G
SCMH Seat Control Module H
SES Service Engine Soon
SODL Side Obstacle Detection Control Module Left
SODR Side Obstacle Detection Control Module Right
TBM Trailer Brake Control Module
TCCM Transfer Case Control Module
TCM Transmission Control Module
TCU Telematic Control Unit Module
TPS Throttle Position Sensor
TrlrBM Trailer Brake Control Module
TRM Trailer Module
TWC Three Way Catalyst
UART Universal Asychronious Receive & Transmit
VCM Vehicle Control Module
VCP Virtual COM Port
VIM Vehicle Interface Module
VPW Variable Pulse Width
VSS Vehicle Speed Sensor
WOT Wide Open Throttle
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pulled from 2019 F-150 Limited OBDII Connection Log