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:
Bumpers
Torque Specifications
Bumpers
CAUTION: Never apply excessive heat to the bumper cover surface. Heat
could cause
distortion of the bumper cover.
The bumper systems consist of the following components:
front bumper
front bumper cover
front bumper cover (Co ...
Camshaft
Material
Removal
1. Remove the valve tappets. For additional information, refer to Valve
Tappets in this section.
2. Remove the timing chain. For additional information, refer to Timing
Chain in this section.
3. Position the wire harness aside.
4. R ...
Cable - Antenna Lead In
Removal
1. Remove the audio unit. Refer to Section.
2. Lower the glove compartment by releasing the stops from the
instrument panel.
3. Disconnect the antenna in-line connector.
4. Remove the antenna lead in cable.
1. Disconnect the pin-type ...

