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:
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659).
3. Remove the radiator sight shield (8C291).
4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir (8A080).
1. Disconnect the hose.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remo ...
Summer tires (if equipped)
Summer tires provide superior performance on wet and dry roads. Summer
tires do not have the Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on the
tire side wall. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance
as All-season or Snow tires, Ford do ...
Exterior Trim and Ornamentation
Torque Specifications
Exterior Trim and Ornamentation
The exterior trim and ornamentation consists of the following
components:
body side scoop
hood scoop (if equipped)
front spoiler (Mach 1)
radiator grille
rear spoiler (if equipped)
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