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:
Engine Mount RH
Special Tool(s)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2)
Support Bar, Engine
303-290-A
Removal
1. Install the special tool.
2. Install the special tools.
3. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to Secti ...
Installation
1. Using the special tools, install the new intake valve stem seals.
2. Using the special tools, install the new exhaust valve stem seals.
3. Install the Valve Spring Compressor Spacer between the valve spring coils
to protect the intake
valve stem seal f ...
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the steering wheel
WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle
is moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. See
Sitting
in the Correct Position in the Seats chapter.
1. Unlock the steering column.
2. Adju ...

