Glossary “footprint” Definition:
1). The portion of the contact area of a loaded tire with the ground. 2). The bolt pattern of a device.
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footwell
Glossary “footwell” Definition:
Area for passengers’ feet in a vehicle.
force
Glossary “force” Definition:
Any push or pull exerted on an object, it may cause motion or produce a change in position. Force is measured in pounds in the US system and Newtons in the metric system.
foot pound
Glossary “foot pound” Definition:
Amount of energy or work needed to raise an item weighing one pound a distance of one foot.
FoloThru drive
Glossary “FoloThru drive” Definition:
An inertia-starting motor drive, similar to a Bendix Folo-thru drive.
foot (ft)
Glossary “foot (ft)” Definition:
Measurement equal to 12 inches.
following ball joint
Glossary “following ball joint” Definition:
Term used for non-load carrying ball joint.
fog coat
Glossary “fog coat” Definition:
Use in metallics. Following a wet coat in which mottling or straking occurs, move the gun back two or three times the normal distance and apply a fog coat with continuing fluid flow and circular motion until the condition is corrected. This technique unifies the metallic and pigment orientation. If necessary in enamels, apply just enough mist-coat solvent to enhance the gloss.
fog lamp
Glossary “fog lamp” Definition:
Auxiliary lamps, often amber, mounted low in front of a vehicle to aid visibility during snow, dust or fog conditions.
fold
Glossary “fold” Definition:
To bend a material, usually to 180 degrees.
follower
Glossary “follower” Definition:
Term used for lifter. Component the “follows” or rides on the camshaft, and is used to open a valve directly.
FMVSS
Glossary “FMVSS” Definition:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; U.S. government regulations that prescribe safety requirements for various vehicles, including passenger cars and light trucks. The FMVSS regulations are administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation
FMX
Glossary “FMX” Definition:
Ford automatic transmission.
fndr
Glossary “fndr” Definition:
Acronym form of Fender
foam fillers
Glossary “foam fillers” Definition:
Plastic foam used in body cavities, primarily to stop the transmission of sound.
foaming
Glossary “foaming” Definition:
1). Condition caused by the churning of oil or other fluids that induces air bubles into the fluid. 2). Term used for shock foaming after repeated jounce and rebound cycles.
FMC
Glossary “FMC” Definition:
Ford Motor Company
FMEM
Glossary “FMEM” Definition:
Failure Mode Effects Management
flyweights
Glossary “flyweights” Definition:
Weights mounted on a shaft which pivot outward from centrifugal force as the speed of the shaft increases, causing an adjustment in a device or valve.
flywheel
Glossary “flywheel” Definition:
1). A heavy metal wheel with a starter ring that is mounted at the rear of the crankshaft. It absorbs energy on power stroke(s), return energy on other stroke(s). Transfers power to the clutch or torque converter. 2). Front-most part of a clutch assembly that is bolted to the engine crankshaft with a rear surface to provide a smooth friction area for the disc-front facing to contact during clutch engagement.