Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Acceleration Control (Description and Operation)

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Acceleration Control (Description and Operation)

 

Acceleration Control (Description and Operation)

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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    Functionality
    With the ignition switch in the RUN position, voltage is applied through the warning indicator I circuit 904 (LG/RD) to the voltage regulator. This turns the regulator on, allowing current to flow from battery sense A circuit 36 (YE/WH) to the genera ...

    Antenna (Removal and Installation)
    Removal 1. Lower the glove compartment by releasing the stops from the instrument panel. 2. Disconnect the antenna in-line connector 3. Remove the antenna base and cable. 1. Remove the radio antenna base cap. 2. Remove the screws. 3. Re ...

    Air Distribution
    NOTE: The air distribution system of this vehicle cannot be equipped with a cabin air filter. There are two sources of air available to the air distribution system: outside air recirculated air Recirculated air is only used during MAX A/C. Air distribut ...