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 ...
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Manual Transmission and Clutch (Diagnosis and Testing)
Inspection and Verification
It is important to get an accurate description of the concern before
any diagnosis can be carried out.
Ask questions as to whether it occurs when hot or cold, during shifting,
driving at a particular speed or
in a parti ...
Antenna (Removal and Installation)
Removal
1. Lower the glove compartment by releasing the stops from the
instrument panel.
2. Disconnect the antenna in-line connector
3. Remove the antenna base and cable.
1. Remove the radio antenna base cap.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Re ...
Front Seat Cushion
Disassembly and Assembly
All vehicles
1. Remove the seat track. For additional information, refer to Seat Track
in this section.
2. Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Front Seat
Backrest in this
section.
Vehicles with powe ...

