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:
Transporting the vehicle
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing
service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your
roadside assistance service provider.
We recommend the use of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment
to tow yo ...
Installation
1. NOTE: If the oil pan is not secured within four minutes, the
sealant must be removed and the
sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is
no sign of wetness,
or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this ...
Removal
WARNING: The restraints control module (RCM) orientation is critical
for proper system
operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system
(SRS) has been
involved in a collision in which the center tunnel area has been damaged,
in ...
