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:
Motorcraft part numbers
1For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. See Scheduled
Maintenance
Information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design
specifications for
your vehicle, ...
Ignition Coil
Material
Item
Specification
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease
and Dielectric Compound
D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent
ESE-M1C171-
A
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional
information, refer to ...
Subwoofer Amplifier - Convertible
Removal and Installation
1. NOTE: The convertible top needs to be in the up position to
remove the subwoofer amplifiers.
From inside the luggage compartment, remove the forward panel.
1. Remove the pin-type retainers.
2. Remove the forward pa ...

