FFVs

Flexible fuel vehicles. Cars and trucks able to operate on a combination of fuels - generally unleaded gasoline and ethanol or methanol - in one tank.

FORD 2000

The global mindset, comprehensive reprocessing of business and an overall blueprint to achieve industry leadership in the 21st century. Launched in 1995, Ford 2000 is the largest worldwide reengineering project in corporate history. It supports Ford's vision to be the world's leading automotive company.

FUEL CELLS

A power source that very efficiently generates electricity form hydrogen and oxygen, producing water as the only reaction byproduct, thereby making it a true zero-emission energy converter.

L.L.V.C.

Large Luxury Vehicle Center located in Dearborn, Michigan.

NEW EDGE DESIGN

One of Ford's vehicle design themes which combines smooth, sculpted surfaces with clear, crisp intersections.

PLANT VEHICLE TEAM (PVT)

Teams at Ford assembly plants composed of design and manufacturing engineers, quality specialists, and production personnel working together on the plant floor. These teams are empowered to evaluate and make product changes on the spot to improve quality and lower cost.

PLATFORM

A basic rolling chassis on which a number of different vehicles can be built.

PROGRAM TEAM

A cross-functional (e.g. sales, manufacturing, engineering, finance, etc.), co-located group of employees working together to plan, develop and execute a new vehicle program.

PROTOTYPE

Test or concept vehicles, usually hand built, used to develop and prove out a new product concept, or to confirm a new product's design and manufacturing processes prior to going into full production.