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:
Component Tests
Steering Linkage
1. NOTE: Excessive vertical motion of the studs relative to the
sockets may indicate excessive
wear.
With the parking brake applied, perform the following:
Have an assistant rotate the steering wheel back and forth 360 degrees
and watch ...
Wheel
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute
to allow the depletion
of the restraint system backup power supply.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and the ignition
switch to ...
Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are
always present
and may be ignited, possibly resulting in personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel supply lines ...
