Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Acceleration Control (Description and Operation)
Component Locations
The throttle is controlled by the accelerator cable which is connected to the accelerator pedal and shaft.
- The accelerator pedal and shaft should travel smoothly from the idle to the wide-open throttle (WOT) positions. Hesitation on return or prevention of return to the idle position must not occur.
- Surrounding components such as wiring, hoses, sound insulator and floor covering must not contact the sliding inner member of the accelerator cable or the accelerator pedal and shaft.
- The sliding inner member of the accelerator cable should not be lubricated and is not serviceable.
Acceleration Control (Diagnosis and Testing)
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the acceleration control system
to duplicate the
condition.
2. Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical conce ...
Other materials:
Installation
1. CAUTION: The timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or
damage to the
valve and pistons will result.
Compress the tensioner plunger, using an edge of a vise.
2. While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the
tensioner ...
Pump - CIII
Special Tool(s)
Teflon Seal Replacer Set
211-D027 (D90P-3517-A) or
equivalent
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the pulley. For additional information, refer to Pulley-CIII Pump
in this section.
2. Remove the bolt and bracket.
3. Disconn ...
Acceleration Control (Description and Operation)
Component Locations
The throttle is controlled by the accelerator cable which is connected to the
accelerator pedal and
shaft.
The accelerator pedal and shaft should travel smoothly from the idle to
the wide-open throttle
(WOT) positions. Hesi ...
