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
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag
supplemental restraint
system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will
reduce the risk of injury
in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Carry a live air ...
Evaporative Emission Canister
Removal and Installation
1. WARNING: The evaporative emission system contains fuel vapor
and condensed
fuel vapor. Although not in large quantities, it still presents the
danger of explosion or
fire. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the bat ...
Catalyst Monitor Sensor
Special Tool(s)
Socket, Exhaust Gas Oxygen
Sensor
303-476 (T94P-9472-A)
Material
Item
Specification
Penetrating and Lock Lubricant
or equivalent
E8AZ-19A501-
B
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground ...

