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:
Air Cleaner Element - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer
to Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe-
3.8L in this section
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the mass air flow (MAF) sensor.
1. Release the clips.
2. Re ...
Manual climate control
A. Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents
and demister vents. You can use this setting to defog and clear the
windshield of a thin covering of ice.
B. Rear defrost: Turns the heated windows and mirrors off and on.
See Heated windows ...
Pilot Bearing
Special Tool(s)
Puller with Slide Hammer
308-001 (T58L-101-B)
1. Remove the clutch disc and the clutch pressure plate. For additional
information, refer to Disc
and Pressure Plate-3.8L and 4.6L (2V) Engines or Disc and Pressure Plate-4.6L
(4V ...
