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
NOTE: Do not use a fiber disc to clean the surfaces. Fibers from
the disc can get into the oil pan and
oil and clog the oil bypass valve.
1. Clean and inspect the cylinder head for flatness.
2. Install a new head gasket on the cylinder block with the sma ...
Key Programming - Erase All Key Codes and Program Two
Keys
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052 or equivalent
diagnostic tool
NOTE: This procedure is used when a customer needs keys programmed
into the system and does
not have ...
Striker Adjustment
NOTE: After adjusting the door latch striker plate, verify that the
door can be closed easily and fits
tightly.
1. Loosen the door latch striker plate bolts.
2. Reposition the door latch striker plate from side to side or up and down
as necessary.
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