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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Component Tests
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
1. Open the hood.
2. NOTE: Key symptom is elevated idle speed while noise is occurring.
NOTE: "Snapping" the throttle can induce the noise.
Verify the condition by operating the vehicle for a short time.
3. Inspect the IAC valv ...
Brake Pads - Cobra
Removal
1. Remove brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir until the
reservoir is half full.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
4. CAUTION: Install new pads if worn to or past the specified
thi ...
Gearshift Rail and Fork
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Using a 5/32-inch drift and a hammer, remove and discard the split pin.
Slide the shift fork from
the shift rail.
2. Remove the gearshift fork inserts.
3. CAUTION: Support the shift rail to prevent damage to the parts.
Positio ...
