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:
Electronic Leak Detection
Special Tool(s)
H10PM Refrigerant Leak
Detector With Battery
216-00001 or equivalent
CAUTION: Good ventilation is necessary in the area where electronic A/C
leak testing is to
be carried out. If the surrounding air is contaminated with refri ...
Removal
All vehicles
1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the Hydro-Boost brake booster. For additional information, refer to
Section..
3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section ...
Drive Pinion Flange and Drive Pinion Seal
Special Tool(s)
2-Jaw Puller
205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or
equivalent
Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion
Flange
205-126 (T78P-4851-A)
Installer, Drive Pinion Flange
205-002 (TOOL-4858-E) or
equivalent
...

