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:
Installation
Using special tool 205-054
NOTE: This is the preferred method for installing the pinion bearing
cups. If necessary, proceed to
Using special tools 205-153, 205-054, and 205-D055 in this procedure for an
alternate method.
1. Position the special tools and th ...
Speed Control (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 31 , Speed Control for schematic and connector
information.
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or equivalent
diagnostic tool
7 ...
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Bracket - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the A/C compressor (19703). For additional information, refer to
Air Conditioning (A/C)
Compressor-3.8L in this section.
2. Remove the three bolts and one nut.
3. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bracket.
4. To install ...

