General
ford
What does ford mean?
EMS shorthand for a body discovered dead in the street or roadway.
"Call came in as a FORD off the highway."
Origin
US EMS gallows-humour acronym, punning on the car brand.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'FORD' stand for in EMS slang?
'Found On Road Dead' — shorthand for a body discovered dead in the street or roadway.
Is 'FORD' a real protocol term?
No, it's informal gallows-humour slang, not an official EMS designation.
Where does 'FORD' come from?
It's US EMS dark humour that puns on the Ford car brand.
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