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Ferromagnetic Material

Any material with an Iron-like (Ferrous) magnetic characteristic, such as high permeability to magnetic flux lines.

Ferrous Metal

A metal containing iron, such as steel.

Ferrous Wheels

Vehicle wheels made of iron or steel alloy.

FET

Field effect transistor.

FEV

Fuel enrichment valve.

FF

An acronym for 1. Ferguson Formula. 2. Formula Ford.

FFA

Flexible fuel automobile.

FFS

Flexible fuel sensor.

FFV

Flexible fuel vehicle.

FHWA

Federal Highway Administration.

FI

An acronym for fuel injection.

FIA

An acronym for Federation Internationale de l'Automobile.

Fiber Optics

A data-transmission medium made of tiny threads of plastic (polymethyl methacrylate) that transmit huge amounts of data via light waves, at the speed of light. Also used in some automotive applications for a small light source for cigarette lighter, ashtray, or heater controls.

Fiber Timing Gears

Camshaft timing gears made of fiber composition material that reduce gear noise.

Fiber-composite Leaf Spring

Leaf springs made of fiberglass, laminated and bonded together by tough polyester resins; incredibly lightweight, they possess some unique ride-control characteristics.

Fiber-composite Spring

A term used for fiber-composite leaf spring.

Fiberglas

The trade name for Owens Corning fiberglass-reinforced plastic.

Fiberglass

1. The generic spelling of Fiberglas. 2. A product used to fabricate or mold durable lightweight parts and auto body panels.

Fiberglass

A composite fabric that is nonflammable, nontoxic and rigid. It is used with resins to create a variety of automotive components and accessories, including truck caps, hard hard tonneau covers, cowl induction hoods, hood scoops and much more. In addition, the Chevrolet Corvette has always come with fiberglass body panels.

Fiberglass Spring

A term used for fiber-composite spring.