Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Inspection and Verification

NOTE: If any concerns are noted with the speedometer, stoplamps, or horn, address those concerns by referring to their associated sections before continuing speed control diagnosis.

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the speed control system.

2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.

Visual Inspection Chart

Mechanical Electrical
  • Deactivator switch
  • Speed control actuator cable not attached to throttle
  • Speed control actuator cable not fully seated to the engine bracket
  • Central junction box (CJB) Fuse:
  • 15 (15A)
  • 33 (15A)
  • 35 (15A)
  •  Battery junction box (BJB) fuse:
  • HORN (20A)
  • Wiring harness
  • Loose or corroded connections
  • Speed control actuator switches

3. If the fault is not visually evident, verify the symptom and GO to the Symptom chart.

    Principles of Operation
    The speed control system is designed to maintain vehicle speed above 48 km/h (30 mph). After the ON switch is depressed, depressing the SET/ACCEL switch will activate the speed control servo. To inc ...

    Symptom Chart
    NOTE: New speed control diagnostic software is available in Version 12 or higher for the diagnostic tool. When using this software, it is necessary to use Next Generation Speed Control Adapter 007- ...

    Other materials:

    Engine (Disassembly)
    Special Tool(s) Impact Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Remover, Crankshaft Vibration Damper 303-009 (T58P-6316-D) Holding Tool, Crankshaft 303-448 (T93P-6303-A) Guides, Connecting Rod 303-442 (T93P- ...

    Drive Pinion
    Special Tool(s) Adapter for 205-S127 205-105 (T76P-4020-A3) Adapter for 205-S127 205-109 (T76P-4020-A9) Adapter for 205-S127 205-110 (T76P-4020-A10) Adapter for 205-S127 205-111 (T76P-4020-A11) Adapter for 20 ...

    Using snow chains
    WARNING: Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for extended periods of time may result in damage to vehicle components. WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed ratin ...