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:
Transmission Draining and Filling
Material
Item
Specification
DEXRON III (ATF)
Transmission Fluid
XT-2-QDX
DEXRON III
1. Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission.
Position a suitable drain pan under the transmission.
2. Clean and install the drain plug.
3. N ...
Wipers and Washers (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 59 , Generic Electronic Module for
schematic and connector
information.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 81 , Interval Wiper/Washer for schematic
and connector information.
Special Tool(s)
Alternator, Regulato ...
Refrigerant Oil Adding
CAUTION: During normal A/C operation, oil is circulated through the
system with the
refrigerant, and a small amount is retained in each component. If certain
components of the
system are removed for new installation, some of the refrigerant oil will go
with ...
