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:
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance
Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodically
to
make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the vehicle
and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts.
Replace if necessary. All vehicle ...
Component Tests
Battery-Load Test
1. With the engine running, turn the A/C on, the blower motor on high
speed and the headlamps
on high beam.
2. Increase the engine speed to approximately 2,000 rpm. The voltage
should increase a minimum
of 0.5 volt above the ba ...
Rear View Mirrors (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 124 , Power Mirrors for schematic and
connector information.
Special Tool(s)
73III Automotive Meter
105-R0057 or equivalent
Flex Probe Kit
105-R025B or equivalent
Inspection and Verification
1. ...
